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Little Miss Flint

Kalina Silverman

Samuel Weidenhofer

Patriotic Kenny Foundation

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The Dogist

Peter Bond

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That Good News Girl

Tess Bohne

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Latonja and Taylor Richardson

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<div>Edit: I originally set up this campaign to help Yousef raise evacuation funds, but since the start of the ongoing blockade on aid, they have been using these funds to continue affording food and water. Prices have become exorbitant due to the siege, but your donations have saved them from starvation and allowed them to continue living with dignity. Every small contribution has gotten us to where we are today. They are so close to getting out of this war. Please continue supporting my friends. Thank you. 
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<div>Hello, my name is Ayaki. I have set up this campaign on behalf of my friend Yousef (23) who is currently living in the middle of the Gaza war with his three siblings, his 2-year old niece, and his parents.
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<div>Yousef and his family are very gentle, kind people who remind me a lot of my own family. I have been in touch with them regularly (via messages and calls) over the past few months. I hope that you can take a few minutes to read their story.
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<div>Although the Rafah crossing is closed at this time, we remain hopeful that it will reopen. I have set up this campaign to raise the funds necessary for evacuation, as well as to support Yousef and his family with their day to day living costs until they are able to flee the war. All of the money raised in this campaign will be transferred directly to Yousef and his family.
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<div>Hello, my name is Yousef Al-Zayyan. I am 23 years old and I am from Gaza. In this war, my family and I have lost our loved ones, our jobs, and our studies. I am asking you today for your support so that we can evacuate to safety and rebuild our lives.
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<div>During the past 9 months, we have seen and experienced things that we never imagined. I lost 7 of my close friends. My sister Esraa lost her best friend. We have spent many empty nights filled with sadness and despair, but we dream of moving forward with our lives, which stopped 10 months ago. We want to live in a safe place without bombing or fear.
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<div>We each have our own careers and ambitions that we are passionate about achieving. I was studying Law in University. My father was a principal, and my mother was a teacher. My older brother Mohammed was pursuing a master’s degree in Infection Prevention Control, and only had a semester left before graduation. He is currently working as a Nurse Provider for Al-Aqsa hospital to provide medical services out of tents. My sister Esraa was a pharmacist. My younger brother Moath had just started university to study Programming. The war has disrupted our lives and filled our futures with uncertainty, but what propels us now is the hope that we may be able to start again.
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<div>Life in Gaza right now is very difficult. It is dangerous for us to go outside because of the bombing, but we have to walk for hours just to find food and water, or to complete simple tasks like charging our phones. My brother Mohammed came close to death when he was working and there were gunshots nearby that pierced his tent providing medical services.
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<div>Streets are difficult to walk on due to the destruction of infrastructure. Temperatures are very high, and there is no electricity or cold water since the start of the war. Municipalities have stopped working, so garbage has accumulated, and infectious diseases are spreading among people. We are forced to walk through sewage on the street, creating very unhygienic conditions. On top of that, prices for everything are very high, as no aid can enter Gaza, despite the fact that we have all been surviving for no months with no sources of income.
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<div>Your donations are a lifeline to us to overcome these circumstances and get to safety, where we can start our lives again. What keeps us moving forward is the hope that we will be able to return to peace and security soon. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, helps us with this mission of surviving this war and returning to our normal lives. If you could share this campaign with others, we would be truly grateful as that will help us reach our goal as soon as possible.
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<li>$45,500 to evacuate to Egypt: The only route available to Youssef and his family right now is the Rafah crossing, which now requires a fee of $7,000 for adults and $3,500 per child. There are 6 adults and 1 child in his family. Therefore, it will cost $45,500 for them to evacuate to Egypt.
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<li>$10,000 for immediate support: This will help them to buy food and water while they are in Gaza, where prices for everything are currently extremely high due to the siege. These funds will also allow them to cover their basic necessities in the transition period, once they get to Egypt.
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<li>$2,000 to cover GoFundMe’s Transaction fees. The transaction fee is currently 2.9% +$0.3 per donation.
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<div>Hello, my name is Ayaki and I am setting up this campaign on behalf of my friend Nour (23) who is a fourth-year Nursing student currently trapped in Gaza with her family.
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<div>When Nour first contacted me, she was very depressed and had given up hope on being able to evacuate because she was having many issues with her PayPal campaign. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to be advocating for yourself and trying to find donors when you are stuck in a war zone and just trying to survive every day. I am really hoping that GoFundMe will work better and that we can help her and her family get to safety.
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<div>Although the Rafah crossing is closed at this time, we remain hopeful that it will reopen. I have set up this campaign to raise the funds necessary for evacuation, as well as to support Nour and her family with their day to day living costs until they are able to flee the war. All of the money raised in this campaign will be transferred directly to Nour and her family.
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<div>I'm Nour. I found myself a stranger to ask for help. It isn't an easy thing, but in this war I lost my studies, my dreams, my memories, and 15 members of my family as a result of the bombing. I didn't expect to reach this stage, where there is no longer a home, no work, and no income. We live in a moment where we only have clothes.
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<div>My family lived a happy, ideal life in the most beautiful house in Gaza. My father was at work and my sisters were committed to studying. The war not only destroyed our home, but it also destroyed my father’s workplace, which we relied on to complete our studies, as my father was a skilled carpenter in his field, and our land, from which we used to make a living and eat, was destroyed.
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<div>As a nursing student in my final year (graduation year), I found myself in the middle of the road. My future was harmed by the destruction of my university, and my sisters Aseel and Shahad were unable to complete their educational career either.
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<div>Sarah, my little sister, who is 8 years old, is smart and beautiful. She lost her school. She can't bear the remains of children or the destruction. We try to ease her pain by drawing, as she loves it, to preserve her psyche, but I want to preserve her life as well and provide her with the education she deserves.
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<div>But everything has changed since October 7, when we were forced to leave our house after the occupation threatened us, It is a dangerous area. We stayed outside the house for two months and endured what no human being could endure (lack of water, medicine, extreme cold, and much more). So we decided to return despite the danger of the house, but we didn't stay there for two weeks. Where we miraculously survived after a belt of fire in the middle of the night on our neighbors and on us, we fled with our clothes to save our lives, and returned to suffering and cold again.
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<div>Two weeks later, the occupation destroyed the entire house. Now we live in our relatives’ apartment with 40 of them, and we suffer from water, food, and everything.
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<div>I hope to help us rebuild our future and to be able to travel to complete my last year of university and achieve my dream since childhood and the dream of my father and mother that I become a nurse. And so that my sisters can also complete their educational career.
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<li>$38,500 to evacuate to Egypt: The only route available to Nour and her family right now is the Rafah crossing, which now requires a fee of $7,000 per adult and $3,500 per child. There are 5 adults and 1 child in her family. Therefore, it will cost $38,500 for them to evacuate to Egypt.
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<li>$8,000 for immediate support: This will help them to buy food and water while they are in Gaza, where prices for everything are currently extremely high due to the siege. These funds will also allow them to cover their basic necessities in the transition period, once they get to Egypt.
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<li>$1,800 to cover GoFundMe’s Transaction fees. The transaction fee is currently 2.9% +$0.3 per donation.
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<div>"My name is Shahad, I am 21 years old. I have been pursuing my university studies with great passion. I have always dreamed of becoming a successful nurse who serves people and restores hope in their difficult moments.
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<div>"Before the war started, I was in my third year as a nursing student. But on October 7, which was a Saturday, everything changed. The sounds of explosions began in the distance, and the noise of planes became part of daily life, as our city transformed from a haven of peace into a battlefield of fear and horror."
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<div>"University life came to a complete halt, the doors were closed, and it became a target for bombing. Our lives turned into a daily struggle for survival. But every time, I tell myself, 'I will return one day. I will return and finish what I started. The war will not steal my dream.'"
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<div>But l have dreams and l want to achieve them . If the war doesn’t kill me, then the killing of my dreams will kill me . Can you help me to leave Gaza for a safer country where I can study at university, graduate, and another victim of war 
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<div>My name is Anas Ibrahim.  I am 22 years old.  I graduated from the College of Engineering before the war and entered the workforce.  I have only worked for a month and my dream is to work for a longer period of time and share my work with my father, the engineer, had not been able to reduce his workload.
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<div>We bought our new house, which we wanted for years, and we bought all new furniture, which cost us a very large amount of money
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<div>Just a few days before the war, we lived there for a week, and then the war broke out and we were displaced about five times, miraculously escaping death each time.
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<div>Now my family and I live in a tent in the south of the Gaza Strip, threatened by poverty, hunger and fear of the unknown
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<div>I need a very large sum of money to save our souls from certain death at any time
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<div>One of the coordination companies asked me five thousand dollars per person to leave the Gaza Strip
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<div>The equivalent of $40,000 for me and my family to get out and get to safety
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<div>Share my story.  One euro makes a difference and saves a human life
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Our dreams are under the rubble

<div>UPDATE: This campaign will be merged with another, bigger in order to pool resources. The funds will be used towards the same goals and received by the same beneficiaries, including Gazan artist Durgham Qreiqe, his family, and his initiatives for the children of Gaza.
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<div>You're welcome to read more here: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-durgham-qreiqes-mission-of-hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-durgham-qreiqes-mission-of-hope?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-durgham-qreiqes-mission-of-hope?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer</a></a>
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<div>The ongoing aggression on the Gaza Strip was the fiercest and most violent for Palestinians. Tens of thousands have lost their homes, businesses, and public spaces.
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<div>Families have been displaced several times over the past months with nowhere to go.
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<div>I am organizing a small-scale fundraiser for some friends of friends to provide some minimal shelter by buying tents.
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<div>Please consider donating, no matter the amount, so a family or two can have a temporary shelter.
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<div>Hello everyone, my name is Ayaki and I have set up this campaign on behalf of my friend, Salah Hamdan. Salah, his wife, and their three children are currently trapped in Gaza. Salah is an incredibly kind, sweet person and desperately needs help so that he can save his family from the war. I hope that you can spend a few minutes reading his story, and help him towards his goal, either by donating to his campaign or by sharing his message. The money will be transferred directly to Salah and his family. Thank you very much for your support. 
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<div><strong>Message from Salah: </strong>
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<div>Hello everyone, we're appealing to anyone who can help. I’m reaching out today with a heavy heart, asking for your help during a time of urgent need. My name is Salah Hamdan and I am in Gaza with my wife Neveen, my son Ameer (10), my daughter Rama (15) and my eldest son Kareem (16). My children are everything I have, and they are what keeps me going every day. I need to get them safe before it’s too late.
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<div>Me and my family had plans in our house until the war began and destroyed the house and we became without a shelter. We were building a new house and unfortunately this house was also destroyed in the war. In which we were planning to start a new life &amp; we need Evacuate &amp; solidarity &amp; Support Survive and a new step.
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<div>We also lost our source of income from our own factory which also became ashes. I lost my brother and four sons and their wives. In the first massacre in northern Gaza , And in the second massacre in south, we lost over 12 people of our family, mostly of them from children, even animals were targeted by war and my little son he lost his dog while he playing with him in war.. Life is almost nonexistent. The sounds of the aircraft don't stop &amp; the sounds of the explosions everywhere my kids are always afraid. &amp; famine is widespread.
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<div>We Had to evacuate to tents where there was no water, no food , no electricity and not even essential things. Meanwhile we lost some of our family members including kids. The life we had before became a dream. Now after this miserable war my kids will have no future , no education, no dreams and no life. My children don’t even know when they will return back to their normal life. As parents it’s very hard for us when our kids ask us this and we have no answer. We try to run away from their questions so we don’t hurt their feelings.
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<div>I hope to find help and support the rebuild what the war reunited and seek a better future for our kids. With tensions escalating, I am desperate to relocate my family to safety before it’s too late. This appeal for help is not made lightly; it is a plea for compassion and assistance in our time of dire need.
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<div>This is a call to action for anyone who believes in the power of humanity to change lives. With your help, we can offer my family a future filled with hope, security, and the opportunity to rebuild in a place where peace is not just a dream, but a reality, and where education and personal development are accessible to all.
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<div>My family is the only hope that it will be safe and bright and live in peace, and that's why this link is financing me. So far, &amp; we're far from achieving our goal so that we can stay safe and rebuild what the war has destroyed. Please donate, even if only 5$ countries can contribute to my family's preservation and to building a brighter future.
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<div>Unfortunately, this money is the only way we have. To get out of this nightmare we are stuck in. Even with all the unimaginable things that have happened, we remain positive and remain hoping that because of our supporters can survive. I can't see myself and my family suffer like that anymore.
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<div>First picture: my son Ameer with his dog Pooge who loved him so much and lost him in war, while he was playing with him by sniper.
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<div>Please consider contributing to our cause. Together, we can turn the tide for my family, transforming despair into hope and tragedy into a new beginning. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any support you can provide.
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Support Salah's family to evacuate Gaza

<div>With profound heartbreak, we must share the devastating news that Dorgham Qreiqe and his entire family were tragically killed on the morning of 18th March 2025 in an Israeli airstrike. This loss is immeasurable, and we are still struggling to grasp the reality of it. 
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<div>Dorgham was not just an artist; he was a beacon of hope, resilience, and love for the children of Gaza. Until his final breath, he remained committed to bringing light and joy to those who needed it most.
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<div>Thanks to your generosity, the majority of the funds raised were successfully transferred to Dorgham over the past months. These funds provided crucial support, helping him and his family survive amid unimaginable hardships, allowing him to continue his work with the children of refugee camps, even in the face of a genocide. Your kindness ensured that his mission of art, healing, and resistance lived on until his very last moments.
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<div>In light of this tragedy, we want to ensure that Dorgham’s legacy continues. We are working to transfer the remaining funds from this campaign to another GoFundMe supporting "Rajeen Team", a Dabka group that Dorgham was deeply involved with and supported. This group, made up of young Palestinian dancers, embodies the cultural expression and artistic spirit that Dorgham so passionately championed. We believe this is what he would have wanted—to see his work live on through the people he loved and inspired.
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<div>We are endlessly grateful to every person who supported Dorgham in his journey. While he is no longer with us, his impact will never fade. His art, his passion, and his love for Gaza’s children will continue through those he touched.
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<div>Thank you for being a part of his story. Thank you for keeping his dream alive.
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<div>My name is Wadih Abou Saoud, a journalist and correspondent for several television channels since the beginning of the war, where I practice my profession to expose the harsh realities in the northern Gaza Strip. I have always been opposed to the idea of short-term displacement to the south.
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<div>My family and I are homeless. We are also faced with the difficult task of rebuilding our home. Our home, once filled with laughter and love, now bears the scars of war. War has left us with nothing we love; it has taken our loved ones and the places we cherish.
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<div>I am a survivor, as are my brothers, relatives, and friends. We want to live. We spent our whole lives searching for life, and you came and stole it from us.
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<div>We lost a lot where we almost lost our lives. We lost loved ones who meant everything to us.
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<div>Dear donors, I thank you immensely for the incredible support you have provided us with so far, and I am grateful for your amazing generosity. We are still somewhat far from raising the necessary funds to support my family. I would be grateful if you could not make any more donations, but you could share my fundraising page with others who might be able to contribute. I am attaching a photo of the place where we lived safely. The building has been completely destroyed, we have nothing left to live for here, and our lives are constantly in danger. Thank you again for your support; we will never forget it. Blessings from my entire family.
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<div>We wanted to update you all on the latest developments and let you know that the situation remains very bad in northern Gaza. As you know, my family and I have become homeless after our house was destroyed. There is no place to shelter my small children. It is difficult to live a life where we lose so much, but we are very fortunate to be alive!
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<div>As times get harder here in Gaza, we are asking for your help once again!! We desperately want to take my family to safety and show them how wonderful life can be. Thanks to kind and amazing people like all of you, we believe this dream will come true.
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<div>We hope you can help our family move to a safer place. With your efforts, we can achieve this goal, so please don't hesitate to support us. You can share the link with your friends, and we thank you all from my family and small children.
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, support, prayers, and donations! ❤️
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<div>أتواصل اليوم بقلب مثقل، وأطلب مساعدتكم لي وعائلتي،
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<div>اسمي وديع ابوالسعود صحفي ومراسل للعديد من القنوات الإخبارية منذ بداية الحرب وانا أمارس مهنتي كصحفي لكشف الحقائق القاسية في شمال غزة الرمال . كنت رافض ومازلت فكرة التهجير القصري للجنوب 
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<div>الآن، أنا في مهمة من نوع مختلف: تأمين مستقبل آمن لعائلتي وسط الفوضى التي تحيط بنا.
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<div>حيث تعرضنا للعديد من النزوح منذ مايزيد عن ٦ أشهر ومازلنا نعاني من الحرب حيث تم تدمير منزلي وسيارتي     
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<div>انا وعائلتي أصبحنا بلا مأوى 
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<div>نواجه أيضًا المهمة الشاقة المتمثلة في إعادة بناء منزلنا ، إن منزلنا، الذي كان مليئًا بالضحك والحب، يحمل الآن ندوب حرب ..
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<div>لَمْ تَتْرُكْ لَنا الحَربْ أَيْ شَيْئ نُحِبُه ، سَلَبُوا مَنَّا حَتَّى أَروَاحنا أَخَذُوا أَحِِبتنا و الأَماكِن التِي نُحِبُها ، سَلامٌ 
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<div>أنا الناجي من الموت و إخوتي و أقاربي و أصدقائي نريد الحياة ، قضينا عمراً نبحث عن الحياة و أتيتم غفلةً سارقين لها.
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<div>سقط منا شيئٌ هناك حيث كدنا نموت ، سقط أحباباً كانوا لنا الكثير
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<div>أعزائي المتبرعين،
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<div> شكرًا جزيلاً لكم على الدعم المذهل الذي قدمتموه حتى الآن، ونشكركم على كرمكم المذهل. ما زلنا بعيدين بعض الشيء عن الحصول على الأموال اللازمة للحصول على التحويلات اللازمة لعائلتي. سأكون ممتنًا إذا لم تتمكن من تقديم المزيد من التبرعات، فبإمكانك أن تتفضل بمشاركة صفحة جمع التبرعات الخاصة بي مع الآخرين الذين يمكنهم التبرع. أرفق صورة للمكان الذي عشنا فيه آمنًا ومأمونًا. لقد تم تدمير المبنى بأكمله وكل ما حوله، ولم يعد لدينا ما نعيش من أجله هنا وحياتنا في خطر دائم. أشكركم مرة أخرى على دعمكم، لن ننسى أبدا. مباركة من كل عائلتي
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Help my family survive the Gaza war

<div>"My wishes are no longer grand. All I need is for my days to pass in complete peace. To sit on a chair by the sea, take a deep breath, and say to myself, 'Finally, it's all over.' I feel embarrassed to do this but we're going through very difficult times. If you'd like to help me, this is my link."
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<div>Hello, I am Ahmed and I am from Gaza. I am still alive after 21 months of aggression against Gaza.
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<div>I would like to say some words that come to my mind.. Why is all this happening to us? Why do we not live like the rest of humanity? Why do we always live in injustice? Are we different from everyone else? We are helpless in everything.
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<div>I am now 24 years old and have not achieved any of my dreams that I always dreamed of. Even some of the small dreams that I achieved before the war no longer exist because everything was demolished. I worked for 10 months as a cleaner so that I could collect money and buy my own laptop to work on freelance websites, but I did not succeed in this because the war destroyed everything, even the laptop was destroyed because it does not work now.
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<div>I'm really tired because of everything that's happening. Till when?! Why does this conflict not end? What is my fault? I want to live like other people. I want freedom. I want all my rights. I am not less than any person who enjoys freedom. I want all my rights to travel, work, and sleep in peace. I want everything that makes me feel safe. I hope to travel one day. I travel to a place that gives me all my rights. I travel to a country when I want. Making something motivates me. I just want to achieve my dreams in any way. I would like to say something. I practiced parkour for 9 years and did not achieve any success because Gaza did not recognize this sport. Then I started making videos on YouTube and did not succeed in making profits because Gaza is considered a conflict zone and there is no significant profit making. Then I started freelancing, and then the war came and I did not succeed. Really achieve any success. This is tiring.
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<div>I am a person who does not give up easily. I continue despite all this and remember my name well. I am Ahmed. One day I will achieve all my dreams and I will cry from the intensity of joy, as now I cry from the intensity of oppression. I will continue with all my effort. #gaza
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<div><strong>Update:</strong> 19 June 2025
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<div>Thank you for your continued generosity to and support for Ahmed. I am continuing to transfer all of your donations to him. Since my last update, I've sent another six transfers totalling £2,200. Thank you.
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<div><strong>Update:</strong> 3 May 2025
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<div>I'm continuing to send Ahmed your donations. Since the last update, I've sent three transfers: £424 on 31 March, £436 on 10 April and £482 on 22 April. We've found a good system that minimises bank and transfer fees, but the £/$ exchange rate is working against us and money does not go far in Gaza these days.
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<div>Today, if Ahmed is able to find a bag of flour, it will cost him at least $450. He is trying to look after his family of 8 people; one bag of flour does not last long.
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<div>As always, your generosity is hugely appreciated. Thank you.
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<div><strong>Update: </strong>18 March 2025
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<div>Thank you all for your continued generosity. I sent Ahmed £255 ($349) last night, before the bombing started again. Thank you for anything and everything you are doing to support P*lestinians.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 4 March 2025
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<div>Apologies for the lack of updates. Since the last update, I've sent Ahmed eight transfers for a combined total of £2996. He greatly appreciates your generosity and it makes a real difference to his quality of life. Thank you.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 2 December 2024
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<div>I've sent Ahmed two more transfers: £370 (= US$466.97) on 19 November, and £354 (=US$452) on 30 November. The situation in Nuseirat is extremely difficult at the moment and Ahmed very much appreciates your support. Thank you.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 6 November 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed another transfer today: £255, converted to US$327.66. Thank you all for your ongoing generosity - it really makes a difference.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 1 November 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the seventh tranche of your donations today: £370, converted to US$476.37. Thank you all - your donations are enabling him to survive at this extremely difficult time.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 28 September 2024
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<div>Ahmed received the sixth tranche of your donations today: £550, converted to US$732.92. Thank you all for your generosity.
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<div><strong>Update:</strong> 17 August 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the fifth tranche of your donations today: £250, converted to US$327.93. Thank you once again for your donations.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 6 September 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the fourth tranche of your donations today: £390.09, converted to US$512.40. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 23 August 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the third tranche of your donations today (£909.91, converted to US$1,198.53). Thank you so much for your donations: times are very difficult in Gaza at the moment and Ahmed really appreciates your support.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 30 July 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the second tranche of your donations (£1,000, converted to US$1,282.26) today. Thank you all so much for your generosity and kindness and support for him.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 10 July 2024
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<div>Ahmed has received the first tranche of your donations (£1,200, converted to US$1,532.43) and would like to thank you all for your generosity, it is greatly appreciated. We're sending money in large tranches to minimise transfer fees. Thanks again to every one of you.
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<div><em>Practical information</em>
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<div><em>I'm Laura, from Edinburgh in Scotland, and I'm helping my friend </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2E68UUruGL/?igsh=Mm5nMGcxNDg2eHJk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Ahmed Younis</em></a> <em> (@ahmed.ys3 on Instagram), from Nuseirat in Gaza. He is raising funds not only to pay for his living expenses in Gaza but also to buy photographic equipment so he can continue to document the situation in Gaza, produce content that keeps people engaged with Palestine, and earn a living in the future. </em>
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Help Ahmed achieve his dreams

<div>Hi everyone,
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<div>I've spent a lot of time exploring various options to support my family, and after careful consideration, I've come to realize that this is my only and last hope. My uncle, along with his family (his wife and three children), has confronted unimaginable challenges in Gaza, where conflict and destruction have shattered their lives.
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<div>They were leading peaceful lives until recent devastating events unfolded. The conflict not only claimed their home, left them without jobs and any means of livelihood, but also resulted in my uncle being injured during the war, requiring urgent medical help. Evacuating Gaza has become the only viable option for my family to survive the perilous situation.
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<div>Despite attempting other avenues, none have proven successful, leaving evacuation through the Egyptian border, Rafah, as the sole option. While this process may be challenging and time-consuming, it is the only way forward. The cost of evacuating Gaza is nearly $11.000 per person, and I am reaching out for your support to make this possible.
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<div>On another front, my immediate family (parents and siblings) has managed to evacuate Gaza, but not without borrowing money to cover expenses. They are now in Egypt, facing financial hardship after losing our house and my dad's salary – our sole financial resource. A portion of the funds raised will be dedicated to supporting them, helping repay the borrowed money, and covering rent and living expenses in Egypt.
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<div>Your support means the world to me and my family. Please share this plea with anyone who can contribute in any way.
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<div>With heartfelt gratitude,
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<div>Dima Aljamal
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<div>Hello, I am Banan Hamdan a 17-year-old from Gaza. Currently, I am studying at the United World College Of The Adriatic in Italy.
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<div>I left Gaza for an education that would build my future and help support my family. However, things sadly didn't go as planned.
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<div>The war started and destroyed everything in my homeland. Our streets, buildings, and our schools. All of that was and is still being destroyed. More than 1 million people have been displaced, and have been living in tents, including my family. Unfortunately at the beginning of the war, I lost my brother (20) when our house was bombed with two missiles. Now, my family lost not only my brother but also all of their belongings. My family was forced to move to the south in an attempt to survive. This includes my parents Basheer and Rinad (see front picture) and 4 of my siblings, Marah (23), Menna (16), Mayar (14), and my little brother Ahmed, who is just 4 years old.
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<div>They are now living in an unsafe environment, where there is a war and a cold winter. I can't imagine what they are going through. All these events are terrifying, to say the least.
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<div>I am writing my family's story and mine in an attempt to help and to try and save my family, who are lacking food, clean water, and any basic supplies (for example: hygiene products and medicine)
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<div>To help them get out of Gaza I am trying to raise 44 000€. The only way to exit Gaza without a foreign passport is to pay for the crossing at the Rafah border to Egypt. (7000€ per person).
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<div>The money will be divided as follows:
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<div>for the Rafah Crossing for 6 People: 7 000€ x 6 = 42 000€
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<div>living cost in Egypt (until we find a permanent solution): 2000€
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<div>The money will be sent to my uncel´s bank account as I am not over 18 and I am not allowed to have an account on my own.
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<div>After looking for so many different solutions this is my last option. I am grateful for every donation. I hope that this summer, I will be able to reunite with my family in Egypt.
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<div>Thank you for your contribution!
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Help evacuate my family from Gaza

<div>My name is Abdallah. I am 22 years old. I like to eat key lime pie. My favorite song is Onceortwice by Oscar Anton. I love finding new trails to hike. I love to ride in the car with the windows down feeling the wind, especially by the beach. I love listening to my nephews laugh. I love enjoying a meal that my mother cooked just for me.

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<div>I share all of this because, well, you might think that you don't know someone like me. But you do. Just because I am a Palestinian from Gaza does not change the quality of my dreams, the depth of my love, my love of a good pop song, or the way that my heart is breaking as my homeland and my family are under siege.

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<div><strong>It is with a deep sense of heartache, after much deliberation with my sister Nedaa in Germany, that we share specifics about what our family in Gaza needs right now. It is scary for us to ask you for help. But we don't know what to do, so here we are.</strong>

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<div>The destruction of our family home in Jabalia, North Gaza, is where this war lives for me. I grew up in a three-floor duplex, which housed my parents and my two brothers, Ayman and Mahmoud and their families in separate condos. My sister Abeer lived in a separate apartment complex in Sheikh Zayed, North Gaza.

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<div>The neighbors next door were bombed on November 24, 2023, 30 minutes before the ceasefire was scheduled to take effect at 8 AM. That, in big part, destroyed my home while my family was there. My brothers’ condos upstairs were largely destroyed and my house suffered destroyed walls, broken windows, and maimed furniture. My room is the only functioning place in the house where my parents are staying, while my brothers are staying in other wall-less rooms.

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<div>My family stayed in the North of Gaza even when the soldiers displaced them Dec 14- Jan 14 2024. On January 16th, what appears to be a drone or shelling attack on the same neighbors injured Ayman with 10 shrapnel pieces neck to ankle. We are lucky that none of them hit a life-threatening spot. He continues to ache, especially the neck. My 70-year-old baba lost around 20 kilos ~44 pounds, so did the rest of the family with the crushingly dire situation and resources.

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<div>We did everything "right". We are educated, hard working, and we love peace. In fact, I've been studying peace and reconciliation for years through my participation in peacebuilding programs. Abeer worked as an architect, Mahmoud as a nurse, and Ayman as a school science lab tech and substitute teacher. Abeer’s husband, Mustafa, worked on telecoms as a mechatronics engineer.

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<div>My parents; 70 and 62 yo; lived abroad most of their professional lives as teachers. They came home to Gaza in 2003 to build a future after retirement. We are hoping to give them a comfortable living as much as possible.

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<div>My immediate family in Gaza is:

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<div>Parents: Mohammed and Maha

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<div>Brother Ayman, his wife Rewaa and three kids; Mohammed (7), Jamal (5) and baby Amir.

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<div>Brother Mahmoud, his wife Lamis and kid Murad.

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<div>Sister Amany, her husband Mohammed and three kids; Qasem (8), Yazeed and Bahaa (3).

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<div>Sister Abeer, her husband Mustafa and their baby Ahmed.

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<div>Somethings you might not know about how much it costs to be a Palestinian in Gaza trying to stay alive right now:

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<div>It costs $250 for a 50 pound bag of flour

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<div>It costs $5000 for a Palestinian adult or kid to get out of Gaza (latest figures)

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<div><strong>With the raised funds, I hope to immediately support with:</strong>

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<li>The soaring food costs as soon as possible

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<li>Providing opportunity for Abeer to complete an MA in architecture abroad

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<li>Finding opportunities away from Gaza for Parents, Fatoom, as well as Ayman, Mahmoud and Amany and their families. That entails costs to cross Rafah, as well as other costs to travel forward to a destination (tbd).

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<li>Plan B is to rebuild in Gaza. With aid groups being extremely depleted, relying on aid organizations is not looking positive in the next few years or more.

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<div><strong>If you have questions about this effort, please contact me (Abdallah) directly for more information and details. I am working with my friend. Sera Bonds, who runs a social impact company, <a href="https://www.wakinggiants.me/" title="">Waking Giants</a> that provides reparations and mutual aid support to provide <a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/forthegoodfight" title="">Venmo options</a> for contributing if you'd rather do that.</strong>

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<div>Thank you for your attention. Thank you for remembering that Palestinians are people. Thank you for contributing. Thank you for keeping your heart open.

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Relief for Abdallah's Family Amidst Crisis

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<div>When I started this fundraiser in January 2024, my dear friend Mohammed Almzainy and his wife Shahd were expecting their first child. Since then, their darling baby girl has been born and, thanks to the help of generous donors from around the world, is healthy and doing well. During the brief ceasefire, she was able to receive her first polio vaccine. (She will need 2 more in the coming months to be fully immunized.)
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<div>Mohammed and Shahd were in the midst of earning their master’s degrees when the events of last October interrupted their studies and destroyed their home. Over the past year, they’ve been forced to relocate at least half a dozen times as home after home has become uninhabitable from the bombing. Mohammed’s mother and two sisters have had to live in tents, moving first to Rafah and then evacuating to central Gaza. All 6 members of the family are now together, sleeping on the floor in the living room of a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom house they share with 14 other people in Dier al-Balah in central Gaza. 
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<div>This summer, despite the chaos, both Mohammed and Shahd managed to resume their studies via the internet. They need to walk a mile to get a decent connection, and ten miles to get a connection strong enough to let them take their exams. Shahd has just submitted her thesis, and Mohammed plans to submit his in the next month. Their future is uncertain, though, in terms of work. No one can leave Gaza yet, and the internet is not reliable enough for a full-time, long-distance job — even if you can find a company that will hire people living in Gaza right now.
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<div>Mohammed’s older sister was accepted to a university in Qatar, but has had to delay acceptance until the Israeli government allows her to leave. His younger sister, age 9, is being home schooled by family members because no elementary schools remain standing. It’s hard to obtain school supplies like textbooks, writing paper, or pencils for her, but they are trying to teach her what they can so she doesn’t fall too far behind.
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<div>Shahd and baby are healthy despite the conditions. There is sewage running in the streets, and clean water is difficult to find. Bottled water is now 10 times its price before the conflict, and even non-bottled water (which is not safe enough for Shahd, who is breast feeding, and her baby to drink) is 3 times the price it was before. Farmland has been destroyed and food stocks have been depleted, so the family is relying on whatever expensive canned food they can find. 
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<div>Medical care is almost non-existent, and Mohammed’s mother is still waiting for the surgery she has needed for the past year. People with urgent medical needs are being asked to bring their own medical supplies to the hospital, and family members are often required to assist doctors with procedures.
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<div>Mohammed and Shahd have managed to keep the bulk of donated funds in reserve for exit fees in the hopes that they will be permitted to leave Gaza soon. However, as the conflict continues funds are increasingly needed for their basic survival. No one imagined that the Rafah exit would not only be closed, but that all the roads and buildings leading up to the Egyptian border would be completely burned and demolished. No one imagined the conflict would last this long with no end in sight.
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<div>Thanks to your generosity, Mohammed was able to purchase a solar panel that has proved indispensable to their family. With it, they can power a 30-watt fan to keep the baby comfortable in 90 - 100 degree heat. If they alternate usage, the panel also allows them charge their cell phones so they can complete their university studies. Mohammed and Shahd are so grateful to you for making this possible for them.
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<div>In January, we estimated for 2 months worth of expenses. Thankfully, your donations have allowed them to survive for an additional 7 months. We’re hoping you’ll continue to donate what you can to help them through whatever time remains. 
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<div>Costs are more exorbitant each day. For example, before the conflict, 3 potatoes cost about 55 cents. Now they cost the equivalent of $41. Fresh food is almost impossible to find, so the family relies mostly on canned goods. A single can of fava beans costs more than $5. There’s no work to help them afford to buy food, so your donations are the only way they are able to survive. They are so thankful for your help.
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<div>To get the funds to Shahd, Mohammed, and their family, I transfer donations from my bank account in the US to Mohammed’s bank account in Gaza. There are no ATMs left standing, but Mohammed is able to access the funds by going to the bank when possible. The fees at the time of transfer are 12%, and Mohammed pays additional 8% fees as well as providing ID and extensive paperwork to collect the funds. Despite the high fees, we have found this to be the most cost-effective, secure, and efficient way to get the funds to Shahd and her baby.
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<div>Originally, Mohammed and Shahd had 9 family members (including themselves and their baby) in Gaza. Just before the Rafah crossing was destroyed, 3 members of their family were able to leave. Now Mohammed is trying to keep about $52,000 USD in reserve for travel expenses for the remaining members of their family (Mohammed, Shahd, their baby, his mother, and his two sisters) to have ready if they are allowed to exit.
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<div>Previously, we had a general idea of the exit and travel costs. At present, it’s not clear what amount will be needed. Costs could be more or, if there is humanitarian aid to cover some of the costs, less. Below I’ve outlined their expenses so far and our best estimate for how much the family may need through December.
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<div>Exit and Travel Expenses
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<div>Border crossing = 6 * $6,000 = $36,000
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<div>Passport fees = 6 * $150 = $600
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<div>Flight tickets 6 * $2500 = $15,000
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<div>Total Exit &amp; Travel = $51,600
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<div>GoFundMe Fees 2.9% of $97, 092 raised: $2813
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<div>Bank Fees 20% of remaining $94,279: $18,856
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<div>Total Fees: $21,669
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<div>January - September Expenses
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<div>Solar Panel: $3,000
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<div>University Fees: $1,000
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<div>Baby Supplies: $1,000
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<div>Food: $9,000
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<div>Water: $1,800
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<div>Shelter: $6,300
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<div>Hygiene, Medications, and Medical Care: $4,500
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<div>Total Jan - Sep Expenses: $26,600
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<div>Estimated October - December Expenses
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<div>Baby Supplies: $300
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<div>Food: $3,000
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<div>Water: $600
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<div>Shelter: $2,100
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<div>Hygiene, Medications, and Medical Care: $1,500
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<div>Total Estimated Oct - Dec Expenses: $7,500
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<div>Summary
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<div>Exit &amp; Travel = $51,600
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<div>Fees: $21,669
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<div>Jan - Sep Expenses: $26,600
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<div>Estimated Oct - Dec Expenses: $7,500
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<div>Total Expenses through December: $138,100
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<div>Amount Raised So Far: $97,092
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<div>Still Needed: $41,008
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<div>Thank you again for giving a sense of normalcy and security to this young and hardworking family. You’ve helped alleviate the constant fear and instability they face, allowing them to focus on the joy of welcoming their child and the task of building a better future amidst the challenges.
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<div>With heartfelt gratitude,
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<div>Alice Wakelin
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Bringing Hope to Shahd and Her Newborn

<div>A message from Dima Al Jerjawi:
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<div>Dear friends and kind strangers,
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<div>This is a call to help our family escape Gaza amidst the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe. our family is struggling to survive in Gaza, so we are desperate to ensure our survival and are therefore asking for your kind donations.
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<div>We only want to be able to save our family and contribute to a safe, hopeful future. As compassionate people who follow the events of the world, you know the horrible situation every Gazan has found themselves in for the past several months. Therefore, the following description may not be necessary, but I want to underline how urgently these funds are needed for the mere survival of our family. We want to convey the urgency and deep emotional distress we are currently experiencing. We are living with deep pain, generation after generation, and the recent events in Gaza have shattered our lives and left us in a state of profound despair.
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<div>Since October 7th, our family has experienced three evacuations. Our neighbourhood in Gaza, Abu Mazen Square in the Northern district, has been destroyed. We evacuated to various relatives' homes in both the North and South, but we we were forced to evacuate again from the Nuseirat refugee camp when the Israelis dropped leaflets telling us the area was going to become a combat area. We are terrified for our safety. We are currently separated between different relatives’ homes and are living in overcrowded houses hosting dozens of people who have found themselves in a similar situation; food and water are scarce, and we are afraid we may soon no longer be able to find enough for ourselves and our kids. Bombardments are still ongoing near us and several homes in our area have been targeted, killing or wounding everyone inside.
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<div>The recent horrifying events since 7th October have not only destroyed our homes but have also shattered our dreams and aspirations. Our home, which we have worked for years to obtain, was completely destroyed, along with most of our possessions.
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<div>Both of us worked hard to provide for our family before the genocide started, and did whatever we could to provide for our children’s needs in order to guarantee them a stable future. Our son Mohammed is 6 years old , he’s a talented kid who enjoys maths and coding, and is an avid swimmer and football player. Our beautiful daughter Mariam is 3 years old, and has the most beautiful and gentle smile that could melt your heart. All of their dreams, aspirations, and potential for a better life have been mercilessly crushed.
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<div>Both me and my husband also suffer from different pre-existing health conditions and the medications we need are no longer available. The longer we don’t have access to these medications, the more difficult our situation becomes and we fear for our children in the case that our medical conditions deteriorate.
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<div>We need to raise enough money to pay the fees being requested by the Egyptian administration of the Rafah border crossing in order for us to evacuate to safety. These fees are exorbitantly high, and considering the situation inside the Strip, we find them to be unjust. However, at the moment it is the strongest straw to grasp. We have no other option.
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<div>The goal is to raise enough money to evacuate my family’s two adults and two children. The current cost of one adult to enter Egypt from Gaza is around $7,000 per adult and $3,000 per child. This means that the funds needed for an evacuation to Egypt are around $20,000. To account for GoFundMe’s fees (2.9% plus $0.30 per donation), and to facilitate our onward travel from Rafah, we are therefore setting the funding goal at $22,000.
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<div>Thank you so much for considering this cause to donate to. Words cannot express how much international solidarity has meant us Palestinians.
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<div>I will keep you posted here on the site about our situation.
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<div>With deepest gratitude,
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<div><strong>Note for transparency:</strong> This fundraiser is being administered by Dima's cousin located outside of Gaza, since Palestinian bank accounts are not allowed on GoFundMe. The fundraiser is tied to a bank account that I no longer use, meaning it will be dedicated solely to this fundraiser. The contributions from this campaign will be either forwarded directly to Dima in order to be paid to Egyptian officials directly, or to family members in Egypt in order for them to handle the transaction from within Egypt, depending on the circumstances and which of these two options make the most sense at the time of the fundraiser's conclusion.
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<div>Thank you.
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<div><strong>UPDATE 1:</strong> Dima and her family were able to leave Gaza through the Rafah border crossing; they were able to secure credit from banks and private individuals to pay for their border crossing costs. The proceeds from this campaign will go towards paying back these loans and for short-term living expenses in Egypt. In addition, her husband, who spent the last 40 days living in a tent, is hoping to receive treatment for an existing knee injury in Egypt.
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<div>Thank you for your contributions and your support, it has been truly heartwarming to witness.
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<div><strong>UPDATE 2:</strong> We have increased the funding goal for this campaign, in order to help Dima's family cover emergency costs in Egypt. Dima's family left Gaza with very little and are not allowed to work in Egypt. The funds will be used to cover some or all of the following costs:
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<li>Psychiatric help for Mohammed: between €500 - €1,000
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<li>Rent for the next 6 months: around €3,000
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<div>Everything Dima's family owns has been lost during this war, and so your generosity would go a long way in helping us secure shelter, medicine, and food for them during their temporary stay in Egypt.
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<div>Thank you all again for your contributions.
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Help Dima's Family Evacuate from Gaza

<div>My name is Ali and I'm helping my friend of many years, Iman, put together this fundraiser to help her family. Iman is a Googler, Sacramento-resident, LGBT community member, the goofiest devoted friend, and a mom. While Iman has lived in the US for over a decade now, her sister Safi is trapped in Gaza with all her kids (Saif, Mohammed, Ahmed, Eman, and Adam). Safi is an Egyptian citizen but her kids are not. Initially Safi was lucky and could stay in her home in the south in Khan Younis. Then her home was bombed and now they are all in a tent near Rafah. It is cold and food prices are going up and up.
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<div>This war has stretched us all mentally, spiritually and financially. We have lived in fear every single day. We have drained our bank accounts sending money to help Safi with the rising cost of living in ever more dire conditions. At our breaking point, now is the time we ask for your help.
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<div>All money raised will go directly to Iman's bank account. She will send the money to Safi via Western Union in Rafah. Safi will use the money to buy food, blankets, to try and survive, to improve the tent, and to help with the same for those nearby. If we raise enough money we may be able to save some for rebuilding and resettlement.
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<div>PS Iman's daughter is also named Safi, after her sister. Here they are in a recent photo at home in Sacramento. By contributing you are helping both Safi the elder in Gaza and Safi the younger in the diaspora.
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<div>Here is an additional bonus photo of Iman and Ali recently. We've been friends for over 15 years. We met in Gaza. Please help us help our friend and our sister.
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Help me save my sister

<div>I lost my mother when I was 16 (she was 57) and my sister this year (she was 43) to triple negative breast cancer. I have made the tough decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy (removal of breast tissue) with reconstruction, which will reduce my chances of breast cancer by 95%. The plan my doctors and I have chosen will require 3 surgeries, which will require about a year to fully recover from. This is not an easy decision or path to travel down. However, it will free me from the anxiety that comes from mammograms and breast MRIs every 6 months, and give me the best odds of making it through middle age.
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<div>My first surgery will be April 25th, the second in September, and the third in December. For 6 weeks after each surgery, I will have activity restrictions which include not raising my arms to/above my shoulders, reaching behind, or carrying more than 5lb. I will take some time off of work to initially heal and then resume modified duty at the hospital.
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<div>Funds will help with medical expenses not covered by insurance and lost income not covered by medical leave.
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<div>Please message me if you would  like to join a meal train or other kinds of support. 
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<div>Thank you for considering to help me and being there for me during this difficult time. All of the love and support, big and small, touches my heart. I feel empowered to take my fate into my own hands, and hopefully be spared from this terrible disease.
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Katie’s Breast Cancer Prevention Surgery

<div>My name is Sulaiminah Burns. I am fundraising for the family of Destini Smothers. The family would like to hire a private investigator to locate Kareem Flake Sr. her partner and the last person to see her alive.
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<div>They also need support caring for Destini's young sons Kareem Jr. (11) and Kaden (4).
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<div>On November 03, 2020 Destini went missing in Queens NY. Her partner Kareem Flake Sr. claimed that she jumped out of their car in the middle of the night during a heated dispute, and that he hadn't seen her since and did not know where she was. Destini's family desperately searched for her. They were given the runaround by numerous agencies and not much was done to locate her. On March 11, 2021 a concerned neighbor called in an unfamiliar car that had been parked on their street for months. The body of Destini Smothers was found inside the trunk. This was the SAME CAR her partner claimed she jumped out of.
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<div>Initially authorities believed that she succumbed to blunt force trauma to the head. A bullet was later discovered lodged in her skull. Despite all of this, there has been no media search for Kareem Flake Sr. There have been no news stories imploring viewers to tell the authorities where he is.
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<div>Destini leaves behind two bright, handsome young men who I have had the pleasure of meeting on numerous occasions. Kareem is smart, funny and loves to read but you can see the sadness in his eyes. Kaden is an adorable toddler, with a mischievous sparkle in his eyes and boundless energy. They are wrapped in love by their Grandmother Simone King (Destini's mother) and Grandaunt Shareen King (who is raising)the boys) but the loss of their mom effects them.
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<div>Destini Smothers loved her children more than anything. In family photos she is often smiling and holding or kissing one of them. Videos of her show a bubbly, happy woman enjoying life with her children and family. Always dancing, singing, laughing....that was Destini. Destini did not deserve what happened to her....no one does. Her children do not deserve to grow up in a world without her. Kareem and Kaden lost so much on November 3rd 2020. Their mom and their dad....he has not been in touch with them since that fateful night. I am asking anyone who can, to please help bring her killer to justice and to support her beautiful children.
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The Family of Destini Smothers needs our help!!!

Sibonay Koo

<div>Disclaimer: SEK and USD are separate currencies: 1 USD is circa 10 SEK.
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<div>Hi! My name is Victor, I am from Sweden, and I am in contact with Shehab to try to help him and his family get through the situation in Gaza. Shehab and his family's house was bombed three weeks ago. The house became completely uninhabitable, although it used to house three families.
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<div><a href="https://shehab-sh.notion.site/Support-Shehab-s-Family-1348501a386980ee9b14edeadd0ed659?pvs=4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shehab himself has written his story via a blog</a>.
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<div>"I am Shehab from Palestine, Gaza ❤
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<div>Today, I will tell you our story, one of thousands of sad stories in this small part of the world. We are a family of 15. My dear father, Issam, 49, worked in a stationery store for many years until October 7, when he stopped working completely. My beloved mother, Wajdan, 48, is a caring homemaker who cared for and raised us for many years, and continues to do so.
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<div>As for me, I am the middle child in the family, 24 years old. I was studying computer engineering in my final year, but I did not complete my university studies, and my dreams were shattered by the bombing and destruction of the university.
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<div>We were displaced from our home without winter clothes, blankets, food, or water, and are now living in extremely difficult conditions. We urgently need to purchase two tents and some health and food supplies, in addition to clothing and blankets, especially with winter approaching.
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<div>The funds raised here will be used to meet these urgent needs and provide the food necessary to ensure the family's survival.
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<div>Here's a breakdown of some of the urgent donations before winter arrives:
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<div>Two tents: $1,400
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<div>Fully equipped bathroom: $700
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<div>Blankets, mattresses, and rug: $1,050
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<div>Waterproof wood and nylon sheets: $550
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<div>Clothing supplies: $400
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<div>Clothing and shoes: $700
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<div>GoFundMe transaction fee: $435 (2.9% transaction fee + $0.30 per donation)
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<div>In total, the family hopes to raise $10,000 to cover their immediate needs.
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<div>USD $ 1 = SEK 10.98828"
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