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<div>Every year, more eyewitnesses to the Bosnian Genocide are lost.
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<div>Survivors are aging. Witnesses are passing away. Crime scenes are changing or being deliberately erased. At the same time, genocide denial continues to spread through politics, education, and social media.
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<div>If these stories are not documented now, many will disappear forever.
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<div>Our mission is to preserve the history of the Bosnian Genocide through evidence-based educational videos that document the stories of genocide victims and survivors, the places where crimes occurred, and the evidence that helps future generations understand what happened before, during, and after the Bosnian Genocide.
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<div>What Is The Acts of Reburial?
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<div>The Acts of Reburial is an independent English-language educational social media project dedicated to documenting the Bosnian Genocide and the 1992–1995 war throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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<div>Through professionally researched educational videos, the project is building one of the world’s most comprehensive English-language digital archives documenting genocide, crimes against humanity, concentration camps, mass graves, memorials, destroyed communities, and the stories of genocide victims and survivors.
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<div>Rather than producing educational content that reaches only a small audience, our goal is to bring rigorous historical research directly to the platforms where millions of people learn about the world every day.
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<div>Who We Are
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<div>The Acts of Reburial is led by Bosnian-American filmmaker, photographer, and writer Harun Mehmedinović.
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<div>Born in Sarajevo, Harun survived the Bosnian War before emigrating with his family as a refugee.
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<div>A graduate of the American Film Institute Conservatory, his work includes the Oscar-qualified short film In the Name of the Son, the feature documentary Ice on Fire (executive produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio), and the internationally recognized SKYGLOW Project.
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<div>Over the past several years, Harun and The Acts of Reburial team have travelled to more than 150 municipalities, towns, and villages throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina documenting massacre sites, concentration camps, mass graves, destroyed communities, memorials, forensic investigations, and the stories of genocide victims and survivors.
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<div>Why This Project Matters
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<div>Thirty years after the Bosnian Genocide, much of what happened remains unknown outside the Balkans.
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<div>While many people have heard of Srebrenica, far fewer know about the genocide committed in communities such as Prijedor, Foča, Višegrad, Sanski Most, Ključ, Nevesinje, Gacko, Vlasenica, Zvornik, Ahmići, Biljani, and hundreds of other towns and villages across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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<div>Many of these places have never been professionally documented in the English language.
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<div>At the same time, genocide denial continues to spread, while those who witnessed these events grow older with each passing year.
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<div>Every interview not recorded is a story that may be lost forever.
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<div>Every location left undocumented is another chapter of history at risk of disappearing.
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<div>What We Are Producing
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<div>We are raising funds to produce professionally researched educational videos designed specifically for today’s digital audiences.
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<div>What We’ve Accomplished So Far
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<div>• Created 50 reels documenting the Bosnian Genocide in over 10 localities including Bihac, Kljuc, Sanski Most, Prijedor, Sarajevo, Tuzla, Visegrad, Nevesinje, and others.
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<div>• Visited hundreds of historically significant locations throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina
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<div>• Begun building a growing English-language educational archive dedicated to preserving the history of the Bosnian Genocide
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<div>What One Educational Video Costs
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<div>Although most of our videos are only a few minutes long, each one typically requires two to three weeks of research, travel, filming, editing, and publishing.
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<div>Someone who has never heard of Prijedor, Foča, Višegrad, Zvornik, Sanski Most, or dozens of other communities affected by genocide.
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<div>Our Long-Term Vision
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<div>The Acts of Reburial is an ambitious long-term effort to build one of the world’s most comprehensive English-language educational archives documenting the Bosnian Genocide.
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<div>Thank You
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<div>History survives because people choose to preserve it.
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<div>By supporting The Acts of Reburial, you are helping document the stories of genocide victims and survivors, preserve historical evidence, confront genocide denial, and build a freely accessible educational archive that will continue educating people for generations to come.
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<div>After reading everything we’ve worked on over the past several months, there’s one thing I would still change if the goal is maximizing donations: I would open with one human story before the first paragraph. For example, begin with Jasmina Ploškić, the Skokić Roma family, or another individual whose experience encapsulates the urgency of the project. Research on fundraising consistently shows that people connect more strongly to a specific person’s story than to abstract statistics, and then you can broaden to the larger mission. I think that would make an already strong campaign even more compelling.
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<div>With your help, we can preserve survivor testimonies, document forgotten places, confront genocide denial, and ensure that the history of the Bosnian Genocide is remembered—not only for today’s generation, but for generations to come.
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Help Bosnian Filmmaker Tell Stories of Bosnian Genocide

<div>Hello, I’m Priyanka Rego, and I live in Toronto, Canada with my husband and two young kids. Like many people, we have been horrified by the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. I came to learn of Abed Younes and his family (beneficiaries of this fundraiser) through my brother, Nasser, who is based in Palestine (not Gaza) and who has worked with Abed. Abed's family’s life has been shattered by the war - their home has been destroyed, the kids are out of school and the family are currently displaced to Rafah. They are desperate, as the dual threats of disease and military assault loom over their heads.
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<div>Abed’s family’s story is one of resilience and determination, but they desperately need your help to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way.
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<div>Abed is an English teacher and freelance translator.
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<div>He is married to Hana, a math teacher. Together, they have 4 boys, Kareem, Mohammed, Yamen and 1-year-old Adam. Like thousands of other Gazans, they live in a tent in Rafah with limited access to basic necessities, all while living with constant threats to their wellbeing.
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<div>But there is a ray of hope amidst the darkness. Abed’s family has a plan to escape the dangers of Gaza and rebuild their lives in Egypt. However, they need your support to make this dream a reality.
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<div>We are running this fundraiser to cover the expenses of travel from Rafah to Egypt. The family must pass through Rafah Border Crossing, where they face exorbitant fees totaling $20,000 USD. This includes $5,000 USD per adult and $2,500 USD per child under 16 years old. With six family members, this amounts to $10,000 USD for Abed and his wife Hana, and another $10,000 USD for their four children.
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<div>As Abed shared with me, “We also need to register our 2 sons, Kareem and Mohammed, in schools, and our son Yamen in KG1, so they can continue their education, which is the most important thing for us”.
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<div>Since GoFundMe only operates in a few European and North American countries, I will be collecting the funds on Abed family’s behalf and sending any money received.
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<div>Your support will also help Abed restore his livelihood. Before the crisis, he was a successful freelancer on Fiverr.com, but the shortage of power and internet in Gaza has severely impacted his ability to work. Despite his talent and dedication, he has been unable to secure jobs or projects, causing him to lose his top-rated seller rank on the platform.
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<div>This fundraiser represents the Abed's family's last glimmer of hope. With your generosity, we can help them escape the hellish conditions they currently endure and give them a chance to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference in their journey to a brighter future.
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<div><em>Abed's kids, like all kids in Gaza, are no longer in school in Gaza these days. They pass the time flying kites outside their temporary tent shelter in Rafah</em>
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<div><em>Cover photo: This photo was taken in 2022, before the war. Abed, Hana and their three children (Kareem, Mohammed and Yamen). Adam hadn't been born yet.</em>
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Donate to Help Abed, Hana & their 4 Boys Escape Gaza

<div>The Bosnian Canadian Association (BCA) is launching a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for one of the most significant projects of the Institute for Genocide Research Canada (IGC), the printing a Book of Srebrenica.
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<div>The Bosnian Canadian Association (BCA) was  founded by young Bosnians aged 21-36 who chose to take responsibility for the future of our community. Guided by a profound sense of duty to both past and future generations, we set out to preserve, nurture, and advance Bosnian identity through meaningful action, cultural events, and strengthened connections across Canada. 
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<div>A Book on Srebrenica a remembrance that calls us to act.
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<div>Every donation is a step toward ensuring that the lessons of Srebrenica are never forgotten.
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<div>The truth must be written, read, and researched to be heard. We must walk the path of truth, be worthy of it, and recognize its value. To defend, strengthen, and promote the truth about the Genocide in Srebrenica is to defend peace in Bosnia and Europe, and the world.
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<div>Bosansko kanadska asocijacija (BCA) pokrece GoFundMe kampanju za prikupljanje sredstava za jedan od najznačajnijih projekata Instituta za istraživanje genocida Kanada (IGK) štampanje Udžbenika o Srebrenici.
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<div>Svaka donacija je korak ka tome da lekcije iz Srebrenice nikada ne budu zaboravijene.
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<div>Istina se mora pisati, čitati i istraživati da bi se čula. Moramo hodati putem istine, biti dostojni nje i prepoznati njenu vrijednost. Braniti, jačati i promovisati istinu o genocidu u Srebrenici znači braniti
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Support IGC Project to Print a Book of Srebrenica

<div>Last Sunday a beloved member of the Annex community, Aland Portillo, unfortunately passed away. For over a decade alongside his wife María , the pair have ran Ave Maria Latin Cafe on Bloor. On Monday, a day after losing her husband, María was forced to reopen her restaurant.
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<div>With Alands recent and tragic passing, María is doing everything she can, from dealing with funeral costs to staff wages, rent, and daily café expenses continue to accumulate. It breaks my heart to see that immediately after losing her husband, María has been forced to reopen her restaurant.
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<div>This fundraiser is to help temporarily relieve the financial burden and stress on María, so she can have time and space to focus on herself instead of Ave Maria Latin Cafe. Thank you for honouring Aland and helping support his wife María José during this incredibly difficult moment.
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<div>El domingo pasado, un querido miembro de la comunidad en el Annex, Aland Portillo, tristemente falleció. Durante más de una década, junto a su esposa María, dirigieron Ave Maria Latin Cafe en Bloor. El lunes, apenas un día después de perder a su esposo, María se vio obligada a reabrir el restaurante.
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<div>Tras la reciente y trágica pérdida de Aland, María está haciendo todo lo posible para salir adelante. Los gastos funerarios, los sueldos del personal, la renta y los gastos diarios del café siguen acumulándose. Parte el corazón ver que, inmediatamente después de perder a su esposo, María ha tenido que volver a trabajar y reabrir el café.
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<div>Esta recaudación de fondos busca aliviar temporalmente la carga financiera y el estrés de María, para que pueda tener el tiempo y el espacio mental necesarios para enfocarse en ella misma. Gracias por honrar a Aland y por apoyar a su esposa, María José, en este momento tan difícil.
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<div>Si no puedes donar, estaré organizando un Eat &amp; Greet el martes 14 de abril en Ave Maria Latin Cafe de 3 a 5 PM. ¡Ven a comer conmigo!
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Supporting María through losing her husband

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<div>i am from Mostar , Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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<div>this fund raising is for youth Fly Fishing school

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<div>NOVI VAL ( New wave) from Blagaj .

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<li>these kids , beside fishing , they are learning about protecting river and environment around it!

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<div>ovaj fund raising je za veoma talentiranu djecu , koja uz ribolov čuvaju rijeku od krivolova i zagađivanja , te prijavljuju svako kršenje pravila.

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<div>uz vodstvo Adisa Lehe i Adnana Dzulimana sa minimalnim sredstvima održavaju školu otvorenu.

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<div>fly Fishing mentalitet donosi novi odnos prema rijeci Buni, Bunici i Neretvi.

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<div>Donacije su namjenjene za fly fishing opremu i putovanje na takmičenja u regionu sa drugim omladinskim školama.

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<div>U organizaciju ove akcije uključila se i moja unuka Sloan Tann(15) .
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Help Blagaj Youth Protect Rivers Through Fishing

Adham is 36 years old and lost his home at the very beginning of the war. After seeking shelter in a tent, even that was taken from him when it was destroyed. In early 2024, Adham welcomed his newborn son, Nadim, into a life marked by displacement and hardship. Living in temporary conditions has already affected Nadim’s health, causing skin rashes and ongoing discomfort. This fundraiser is about giving Adham the support he needs to care for his child with dignity—helping provide basic necessities, safer living conditions, and a chance for Nadim to grow up healthier and more secure.

Support Baby Nadeem: A Newborn in Urgent Need of Food, Shelt

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<div>It’s gone after my right eye this time and my brain and spine have been hit again with 7 new (or worsening) lesions. I’ve only been able to work one shift since discharge, and while I’ve been interviewing for more sustainable work, I’m still in limbo—waiting for long-term disease-modifying treatments to start.
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<div>Your support—financial, emotional, or otherwise—helps hold me up in a season I can’t carry alone. I truly felt every prayer, happy thought, and good vibe sent my way. That’s the thing about community, they know how to show up and carry you home when you need it most.
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Help Emily Rest, Recover & Return Better Than Ever

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<div>Despite the frequency of such hardships in Gaza, it never becomes any less heartbreaking watching the place where you have poured your heart and soul into creating a safe and loving environment for your family be destroyed Even in these dark times, strive to find hope. We believe that a better future is possible, even when the world around us seems to be falling apart. The pain and suffering we endure cannot be described in words, and it is a burden that I hope my little sisters will never have to bear. Every day, I witness innocence slowly disappear from our faces and it breaks my heart. We deserve a childhood free of fear and trauma, a life where we can dream and grow without fear. That's why I try to find them a place where they can experience the peace and stability that every child deserves.
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<div>Some of you may have noticed that this is not ShiShi’s first personal fundraiser - at the beginning of this year, ShiShi put out a call for financial support (after much coaxing from loved ones, as ShiShi is most reluctant to fundraise for personal needs), and community came through beautifully! From that fundraiser, ShiShi was able to access thousands of dollars worth of medical supplies and other necessities, both for ShiShi and the little one.
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<div>Dear caring community members,
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<div><strong>Hi &lt;3 I’m writing this call for support on behalf of my dear friend ShiShi Rose, whom many of you know and love</strong> for: endless, extraordinary contributions to the world of birthwork and doula care; for providing extensive, ongoing education on the intersections of COVID, anti-Blackness and colonial violence; for tireless advocacy for all peoples resisting the crushing forces of empire; for crowdsourcing *millions* of dollars for Black pregnant and parenting individuals, and for being the mountain-moving parent to a brilliant, high-support needs four year old.
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<div><strong>Behind ShiShi’s public image, behind that immeasurable and continuous legacy, is a friend, a neighbor, a solo parent, a real human being dealing with an excruciating and rapidly escalating level of pain, and illness. It is my hope that we can call on community, friends and strangers alike, to show up for ShiShi in this moment when the present is wholly terrifying, and the future more tenuous than ever before.</strong>
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<div><strong>For the past five years ShiShi has navigated escalating levels of chronic illness that have coalesced into a full-blown emergent health crisis.</strong> The ongoing pandemic has not only left ShiShi debilitated and dangerously weakened by COVID-induced/exacerbated disease, but the rampant COVID denialism and capitalist individualism pushed upon our society has left ShiShi without any form of consistent, long-term support whatsoever, aside from the efforts of a precious few close friends. ShiShi has lost countless friends, family, and work opportunities to illness, other people’s COVID denialism, for standing firmly as an anti-Zionist, and for daring to ask loved ones to actually deliver on their promises of showing up to help. If we come together in this virtual space, we can at least ensure ShiShi’s most pressing needs are met for the time being. <strong>Please do not mishear me when I say that this, right now, is an *emergency*.</strong>
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<div>I didn’t write all of this because of “deservingness” or because only the most productive members of society deserve support - I’m writing it because *everyone* deserves support, and ShiShi adheres to that ethos and provides that support for others, more readily and consistently than anyone I’ve ever met. I cannot continue to watch as ShiShi pours from an empty glass for everyone else, creates something out of nothing every single moment, while being left to die alone. ShiShi (and each one of us) needs a village of on-site community support that simply doesn’t exist in this climate, and in the absence of that, material support is the next best thing.
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Support ShiShi's Urgent Medical Needs

<div>Hello, I am Tarek. I am 21 years old and I live in Gaza. I am in my final year of university to obtain a bachelor degree in English Language and Translation, and I have spent 3 years of my life in this field at the University hoping to finish my dream and graduate, but <strong>unfortunately I have been living this genocide in Gaza since the 7th of last October 2023,</strong> which deprived me of all the rights that any human being must have and made me lose all the years that I had spent to build my life and my educational career <strong>and throw me and my family in the bottom of grief and misery!</strong>
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<div>Therefore, I created this urgent campaign in <strong>a final attempt to escape certain death</strong> and get a normal life for me and my small family ( Mom, dad, two brothers and one sister ), and to complete my dream university studies, so this is how your donations could help me and my family. I know very well that your small contribution to this campaign will revive the life of an entire family from death and give it a new opportunity to have a much better life away from all this death, suffering and genocide that is happening here in Gaza. And know well that your donations and your contributions are going to save us and let us leave the war and go to somewhere safer out of here.
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Help Me and My Family to Evacuate Gaza

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Save My Only Son

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<div>The two months of food and aid blockade and recent bombings in the Khan Yunis area where Fady, Enas and Ilana have been sheltering have once again displaced them, this time to the streets without shelter, leaving belongings behind just hours before a targeted airstrike blew up their neighborhood. On Sunday, May 18th, Fady alerted us that “the occupation army is beginning a great new start in the Gaza Strip and is beginning its existential presence”.
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<div>The ground invasion has begun again. Tanks have been advancing east of Khan Younis and firing fire and shells, specifically the Fakhari area. @fady_al_zabda sent video at sunrise in Khan Yunis where sounds of gunshots and missiles were flying overhead. Earlier that day, photos of airstrikes a kilometer away. Just the day before, llana was starving but they were still gathering sea water. They did not know that just hours later, they’d be hiding. That hours later, bullets would be flying over llana and her mother @enasdagga ‘s heads. Enas’ phone has burned and is broken, so now the family shared Fady’s phone to stay connected with us.
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<div>*UPDATE March 2025:<strong> </strong>We are raising funds for Fady, Enas (recovering from an emergency C-section), and their young daughter Ilana. Sadly, their son, Adam, passed away a couple of weeks after being born prematurely. The funds will help them to hopefully evacuate when the border opens, and also to help support costs to pay for shelter, supplies, and food for them and their extended family as well.
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<div><strong>UPDATE Feb. 2025: We are now back to raising funds for Fady, Enas (in hospital), young Ilana, and her newborn baby brother to evacuate in March 2025. This will cost at least $7,500 CAD. </strong>All of the funds raised to date had been sent to them over the past year to pay for shelter, supplies, and food for them and their extended family. We are starting at the beginning again.
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<div><strong>I hope that I, my wife and my child will live like any family in this world in peace, security and stability.</strong> I want to give them everything they want, but the harshness of life here has deprived us of everything. How it hurts my heart to see them suffering from hunger and death, and I can't do anything.
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Enas, Fady, and Baby Ilana's Future & Emergency Fund

<div>A few weeks ago my friend Azza sent me the link to this <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBSJL3oS_zs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Run4Sudan</a>  event organized by @WomenFitSauga and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/strongwmnto/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">STRONGWMNTO</a> . Their goal was to raise $1,000 for <a href="https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/sudan-appeal?utm_campaign=21484710668&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_content=706209653247&amp;utm_term=sudan%2520donate&amp;adgroupid=167742606209&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAouG5BhDBARIsAOc08RTAQZqGnw0E_3YcUZKNauOr0-SzAdCJR88d6gKfoLHdabNeqO87K7MaAkxMEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Islamic Relief's Emergency Appeal for Sudan</a>. I registered late, so that goal has already been met. Incredible.
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<div>Then I got a message on Instagram. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/__rahaaaf/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rahaf</a> is a Sudanese university student in her final year of medical school. She's been displaced to Egypt and is raising funds to be able to continue her education there. She wrote to me with <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sudanese-final-year-medical-students-overcome-war" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a link to her fundraiser</a> . She shared her certificates and registration and the fees she needs to be able to continue her journey to becoming the generation of doctors that can tend to the country's deep needs. She's now $4550 USD or $6450 CAD away from her goal.
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<div>I know the race is under 24 hours at this point, but I remember that this community helped me raise over $10,000 in SIX DAYS for my first 10K in May. These times feel so crushingly impossible to navigate alone, but I've already seen how you all demonstrated that collective action helps catalyze despair into powerful action.
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<div>With that: I wanted to post about this much, much sooner. I will admit that, like I know so many of us are, I'm beginning to buckle under the weight of the world. I have almost never been more grateful that I found running. It is perhaps the only thing that helps me calm my nervous system, which is shot. A few runs go I discovered that sometime over the last few runs, I surpassed over 300 runs since I started running in March of 2020. This fundraiser is a celebration of that, too. There is a direct link to how fast I run and how angry I am. Needless to say, in this last stretch especially, the runs are fast, and they're rage- and Dipset Anthem and DMX- fueled. My girls at Hill Run Club have been a central part of my longevity in this thing that I hate so much, but that I love and feel lucky to be able to do.
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<div>Please consider donating to this fundraiser. My goal, my dream, would be to get Rahaf's fundraiser to completion. Imagine that. My next level goal or dream is to be able to surpass that, and be able to give to the original designated charity, Islamic Relief, for their emergency appeal in Sudan.
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<div>For my last fundraiser, I remember some heavyweight major donations, but I also remember the dozens and dozens and dozens of $3 and $8 and $10 and $20 and $15s and they changed everything. I also remember how FAR and wide you all shared this. That's what made it happen.
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<div>THIS IS A WOMEN'S ONLY RACE and it's full up on registration, but day of registration is still available, tomorrow, Sunday at 10am, ahead of the race which is 11am - 1pm at  the East side of 2001 Lake Shore Blvd W. Please visit @WomenFitSauga and @STRONGWMNTO
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Pacinthe's Run4Sudan Fundraiser: Education-Emergency Appeal

<div>I, Musa Al-Yahya, am 31, single, and yet to be married. I am a graphic designer from Gaza, where this field has been my source of livelihood and a means to build my future. However, the onset of the war on Gaza on October 7, 2023, turned my life upside down, as I lost my job and my family's home suffered partial damage.
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<div>My family consists of five members, including my parents, and I am currently seeking ways to salvage what remains of my life and future. My plan involves purchasing necessary work tools, such as a laptop and a tablet, and building a solar power source that I can rely on to continue in my field, whether by staying in Gaza or seeking opportunities elsewhere.
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<div>Thank you for standing by me during these difficult times.
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<div>أنا، موسى اليحيى، أبلغ من العمر 31 عامًا، أعزب ولم أتزوج بعد. أنا مصمم جرافيك من قطاع غزة، حيث كان هذا المجال مصدر رزقي وسبباً في بناء مستقبلي. لكن بداية الحرب على قطاع غزة في السابع من أكتوبر عام 2023 قلبت حياتي رأسًا على عقب، حيث فقدت عملي وتعرض منزل العائلة لأضرار جزئية.
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Help me Save My Family and Future from Gaza Genocide

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<div>My name is Nasser Haj Ahmed, a Palestinian citizen and a resident of the United States. My wife and I are proud taxpayers in New Jersey. We were planning to have a happy stable life, and eventually build the future of our six children, Nidal and his pregnant wife Islam, Ashgan, Ali, Mohammed, and Hanan, in Gaza. However, they are currently trapped in Rafah with no way out, facing constant bombardment and lack of basic human rights.
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<div>I've launched this campaign to bring them out of Gaza for their safety. Unfortunately, this process comes with significant expenses. The funds raised will go towards covering the costs of their transportation, temporary housing, and other essential expenses related to the evacuation process.
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<div>Your support will help reunite our family and ensure their safety during these challenging times. Thank you for your generosity!
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<div>My children spent six difficult days in western Gaza City under firebelts, phosphorus bombs, and sea boat shells. They had to flee the house twice in the middle of the night, and on October 13 the army called them and ordered them to evacuate to the south. They couldn't carry much luggage with them, they had to leave a lot of things. They tasted the two things to get to Rafah after they had to be displaced three times, they finally arrived at Rafah, which is classified as the last uncontrolled area in the Gaza Strip. Read more about the danger of staying in Rafah <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-six-week-drive-hit-hamas-rafah-scale-back-war-2024-02-19/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.
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<div>My children were lucky when they left for the south because on October 21, the army entered the west of Gaza, and they bombed my house where my unmarried children reside, they took the remains of the house as a military barrack and no one could get there to take a photo. Also, On October 30, the building where my son Nidal used to live, who got married three months before the war, was bombed causing severe damage to his apartment. It is noteworthy that the rest of the property was stolen in the two homes.
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<div>Daily life has become impossible for my children because they are suffering from cold due to lack of clothes, constant fear of being bombed, distress, monopoly of goods, high prices, the hostility of residents, airborne illnesses, lack of resources such as electricity, clean drinking water, and hygiene kits. Also, they face malnutrition since they have to reduce food rations so they can all suffice, most days eat canned in the absence of fruits, vegetables, and proteins.
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<div>I found myself in front of a cruel crossroads between my need to save my children who needed to pay coordination of the Rafah crossing, which cost $5,500 per person, and my principles as a 62-year-old self-made man who lived independently for years and raised his children to take responsibility without asking for financial assistance. More details about evacuation process out of Gaza, including its costs <a href="https://amp.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/jan/08/palestinians-flee-gaza-rafah-egypt-border-bribes-to-brokers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.
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<div>My children were always professionally successful, financially independent, and able to take responsibility, but the war forced them to spend a lot of their savings under the obscene boiling and monopoly of goods and seven months of suspension, that they had nothing left to help them get out of Gaza.
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<div>We live alone now, try to take care of each other, and work to support ourselves and pay our taxes. I go to work 12 hours for five days, she goes to work for 8 hours on Saturdays, and then we spend the rest of the time waiting for our children's calls especially when the Internet is cut off, and watching the news while anxious eats our bodies and minds daily of the possibility of losing our children and not seeing them again.
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<div>Every donation, no matter how small, will have a significant impact on my children's lives, your generosity can be the lifeline that ensures their safe passage to a more secure environment.
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<div>Together, let us make a profound difference in the lives of those who matter most.
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<div>Thank you for being the ray of light in my family life.
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Help Immigrant Parents Save Their Children in Gaza

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<div>As the war continued, we lost everything. We lost work, family, and home. We want to get out of this war and we did not lose ourselves. At least please help us so that we can go out and live safely and be a family again.
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<div>There is a message from my son Firas. I am Firas Abu Ramadan. I excelled in my studies and lived a very beautiful life with my friends and family. I loved playing football. I hoped to develop in it and become a great player. Everyone knows me. Please. We deserve life.
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<div>In October last year, our worst nightmares came true, only after six months of opening our charming cafe. My house and my cafe were transformed into rubble.
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<div>We welcome your support to help us rebuild our cafe and home in Gaza, every contribution makes a difference.
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<div>قدر الله وما شاء فعل بعد سنين من التخطيط والتجهيز
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Help re-start my beautiful café

<div>10.7.24 - One year in, our monthly goals as the border remains to be closed include the following:
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<div>This anonymous family is beautiful, kind and compassionate, and give back to their community in so many ways and I want to share their story with you! Their family is made up of 6 people, with 3 sisters and a brother, and a mother and father.
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<div><em>"Hello, I'm G and I'm 24 and from the Gaza Strip. I graduated from the University of Palestine with a major in Information Technology and I used to work in many fields. I am from a 7-person family. In this damned war that managed to completely destroy our lives, I lost my job and career aspirations. This war has harmed us psychologically and physically. </em>
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<div><em>We suffer everyday from lack of food, water and experience nonstop bombing. We are in grave danger. Please help save us from the massacre and genocide! During the war, we were displaced and left our destroyed homes for tents because of the brutal occupation and now we are suffering. I only ask you to help me to live. </em>
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<div><em>We wish to collect enough to leave Gaza, and save the lives of those that remain of us. Your support could mean the difference between life and death for my family, so please donate. Even $1 can make a difference to us. If you can't help my donating, then please share. All help is greatly appreciated." </em>
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Help Our Family Evacuate Gaza!

<div>It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dejan Janjic, son of Dragan Janjic and Tatjana Josipovic, who left us unexpectedly at the age of 35. Dejan's departure has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of his family and friends.
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<div>Dejan was the devoted younger brother to Zorana and a loving uncle to his two nephews, Roman and Nikolas. His kindness and warmth were felt by all who knew him.
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<div>The most heart-wrenching part of Dejan's untimely passing is that he leaves behind his beloved Lara, the love of his life, and their twins, who are expected to arrive this upcoming September. Dejan was eagerly anticipating becoming a father and embracing this new chapter in his life with Lara. Dejan loved life and adventure, finding joy in exploring nature's wonders. His adventurous spirit was an inspiration to all those around him.
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<div>C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès soudain de Dejan Janjic, fils de Dragan Janjic et Tatjana Josipovic, qui nous a quittés de manière inattendue à l'âge de 35 ans. Le départ de Dejan a créé un vide irréparable dans le cœur de sa famille et de ses amis.
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<div>La partie la plus déchirante du départ prématuré de Dejan est qu'il laisse derrière lui sa bien-aimée Lara, l'amour de sa vie, et leurs jumeaux, qui sont attendus pour le mois de septembre à venir. Dejan attendait avec impatience de devenir père et d'embrasser ce nouveau chapitre de sa vie avec Lara. Dejan aimait la vie et l'aventure, trouvant de la joie dans l'exploration des merveilles de la nature. Son esprit aventureux était une source d'inspiration pour tous ceux qui l'entouraient.
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<div>Nous avons établi cette page de donation pour supporter le futur soutien et les soins des enfants à naître de Dejan et Lara.
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Help support the future care of Lara and Dejan's children

<div>Hi, my name is Vanessa. I am an American currently living in Australia. I met Mohammed who is from Gaza at the beginning of the war. Let me introduce to you to Mohammed and his little family. This is Mohammed and baby Hashem. Mohammed’s wife gave birth to Hashem last month in Gaza and if you’ve been paying attention you know the situation in Gaza is dire. I cannot even begin to imagine the bittersweet feeling of welcoming in your newborn with so much joy while also being under bombardment and not knowing what the future holds. We have a chance to help them and ensure that this family seeks safety. Please if you can we would greatly appreciate any donation you can make. Our goal is to evacuate Mohammed and his family to Egypt. It is an incredibly desperate time between life and death. Any help is appreciated! Thank you so much!
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Help Mohammed, his wife and his newborn baby escape death

<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">Stolac is a scenic town nestled in Bosnia and Herzegovina, however, it has a large population of underprivileged people, and our local environment is being threatened due to the lack of recycling facilities available. <br /><br />We have developed an innovative initiative to address the needs of our local community, but we need your help to scale up our efforts. 

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<div>Hi, i am a Palestinian from Gaza currently lived in Canada. I am looking for an urgent assistance to evacuate my family from the Gaza Strip to Egypt. For the past three months, my family home in middle region of Gaza has become a shelter for displaced family members and friends from the northern regions, but their safety is at an alarming risk every day. The funds raised through this campaign will be solely dedicated to facilitating their safe passage out of Rafah via the Rafah Border. Your contribution will make a life-changing difference in ensuring their safety and well-being during these harrowing times.
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<div>The ongoing war happening in Gaza has forced many families, including mine, to face unimaginable challenges. My family have opened their doors to provide refuge, even amidst their own struggle for survival. However, the situation has reached a critical point, where staying in middle region of Gaza is no longer sustainable for them. Amidst the chaos, I am desperately trying to secure a safe passage for my family to Egypt, where they can find temporary shelter and safety away from the danger zone.
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<div>My family are 8 Adults and 20 Children, Your generosity and support for each dollar that you donate can change their lives.
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<div>I am Tala Mustafa, a resilient third-year dentistry student from Gaza city with a heart full of compassion and dreams. Since my childhood, I aspired to follow in my brother's footsteps and become a dentist, driven by a passion to heal and serve our community. Despite the trials of life, I worked hard on my dream, only to have it shattered by the horrors of war.
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<div>Six months ago, our world was torn apart by conflict in Gaza, forcing us to abandon our home, studies &amp; life. Now, we are displaced. My once-promising future hangs in the balance as me &amp; my family struggle to survive amidst the chaos. With no access to basic necessities like electricity and water, every day is a battle for survival, marked by hardship and uncertainty.
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<div>Now, I am reaching out to you for help to secure the cost of our evacuation to safety. With your support, I can help my family &amp; myself reclaim our dreams. Together, let's rally behind this cause, ensuring that our journey from hardship to hope inspires compassion and generosity in us all. Join us making dreams come true. Help our family reach Safety.
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<div>Rebuilding Hope: Support Mohammed's Family to Rise from the Ashes of War.
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<div>In the heart of Palestine - Gaza, resided a beacon of creativity and hope, Mohammed Sami Qaraiqa. A young artist at the mere age of 24, Mohammed's life was a canvas of dreams, painted with aspirations for a brighter future for himself and those he held dear. His work, a testament to his talent, graced social media platforms and local art exhibitions in Gaza, capturing the essence of resilience and beauty amidst adversity. Mohammed yearned for the world to witness his art, to see beyond the confines of conflict, and to recognize the universal language of creativity.
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<div>In these darkest of times, we cling to the hope that humanity's collective compassion can light our way through this tunnel. Every donation, no matter its size, is a step towards rebuilding our shattered lives, a gesture of solidarity that tells us we are not alone in our grief and our struggle for a semblance of normalcy.
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<div>We ask you to share Mohammed's story, to help his dreams and the dreams of his family find root in a reality far kinder than the one that has been thrust upon us. Your support offers more than just material aid; it extends a lifeline of hope, a promise that even in the most devastating of circumstances, renewal is possible.
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<div>We will forever carry gratitude in our hearts for your generosity and kindness.
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<div>Mohammed's family has shown me an unparalleled level of kindness as we work together on a venture to conserve and promote Mohammed's art. Their son, brother, and friend, Mohammed was an extremely talented artist whose work captured the complicated, beautiful experience of living in Gaza. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and trauma they have experienced in losing him. However, even during extremely tough times they have shown me extraordinary patience and compassion. Despite the unhappy conditions we have met under, they have become dear friends to me. Everyday I find myself waiting for their messages when (and if) they can find a few minutes of connection so I can check that they are safe. However, Gaza is no longer liveable and the conditions only continue to go from worse to worse. Any donation will go towards helping them to get to safety and in rebuilding their lives. I pray for the day where they are no longer in danger - I hope you can help me achieve this.
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<div>Please take the time, if you can, to visit the following links to find out more about Mohammed:
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<div><a href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/10/21/palestinian-artists-killed-gaza" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Art Newspaper Article</a>
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<div><a href="https://news.sky.com/story/he-loved-life-and-loved-gaza-man-killed-in-hospital-attack-named-12999400" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">'He loved life and loved Gaza' - Sky News Article</a>
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<div><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/13/a-painter-a-poet-a-novelist-the-artists-being-killed-in-gaza" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Guardian Article</a>
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<div>To get ahead, follow the Instagram below to stay updated on how we plan to conserve &amp; promote Mohammed's art to ensure his story lives on: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yallaitsart/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yalla, It's Art</a>
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Rebuilding Hope: Support Mohammed's Family

<div><b>Hey everyone,
I'm Mirvat Alshrafi</b> a Palestinian-Canadian living in Aurora with my 4 children and my husband. I'm reaching out with a heavy heart.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>&nbsp;My family in Gaza is going through an absolute nightmare.
On October 20th, their home got hit, and miraculously, they survived, but not without injuries. They're still under constant threat, struggling for basic necessities like shelter, food, and water. My whole family (18 members) is residing in Gaza including my mom, 4 sisters, 1 brother, their spouses, 5 nephews and 3 nieces (from 1 to 12 years old).<img class="" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76805459_1705104671695812_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"></div><div><img class="" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76805459_1705104704358451_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3"><br></div><div><img class="" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76805459_1705104725212957_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"></div><div><img class="" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76805459_1705104916617047_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3"><br></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>My lifeline through all this is the dream of bringing them to Canada. Fortunately, there's a special program for Palestinians with family in Canada opening on January 9th, 2023. I'm working diligently to prepare their temporary residence visa applications, but Canada is unfortunately not providing any financial support, I need your help to make it happen.<br></div><div><b>My family&nbsp;</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>
My widowed mother and my orphaned niece Remas .<br></b></div><div><img class="" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76805459_1705105238618760_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3"><b><br></b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">My mother, the rock of our family, has been facing this nightmare alone; she was taking sanctuary in one of the places that was damaged and is still displaced among 20 people in the home of family friends. She was widowed after we lost our father in 2023; my father died without me seeing him, and I couldn't visit him because of Gaza's condition. Remas was only 10 days old when her mom passed away. My mother took custody of her and raised her like a daughter. What she went through was very difficult, so I want to start a new life for her.&nbsp;</span><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b> Rasha, her husband Mohammed and three kids</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><img class="" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76805459_1705105283855425_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3"><b><br></b></div><div><b>&nbsp;</b><img class="" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76805459_1705106302678512_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">When the conflict broke out, my sister Rasha fled to my mother's house with her three children. On that dark night, they were bombed, and her three children, as well as others, were injured. She is currently living in a tent in the cold with her three children and others. Her house also was entirely damaged.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; <b>Yara, her husband and her baby girl.&nbsp;</b><img class="" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76805459_1705105596852471_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"></div><div><br></div><div>&nbsp;Yara, my younger sister, had her first child just a few months before the conflict. She is now unable to find formula, diapers, or other necessities for her infant. She lost everything when her apartment burned down, and she worries about losing her only child because of a cold, disease, or a bomb.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>&nbsp;Haya and her husband Younes</b><img class="" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76805459_1705106081924898_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">&nbsp;Haya got married, and she started a new life. She had dreams and hopes; they all went away with the bombs at her home and her husband's workplace and source of income. They have nowhere to return.as same as my brother Anas and his wife with his 3 children.&nbsp;</span><br></div><div>&nbsp;My siblings and their children have a right to a safe and calm environment in which to rehabilitate from the awful tragedies of war.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>&nbsp;My family is a hardworking group of people, and I am confident that by providing them with a way to Canada, they will be back on their feet in no time. With your help, a new life chance is possible for them.
What is Canada's Emergency Program?
Following months of requests from Canadians with extended family members in the battle zone, Immigration Canada Minister Marc Miller launched a new temporary visa plan for people in Gaza with Canadian relatives. Miller described Gaza's state as "unlivable." He plans to launch a temporary visa program on January 9, 2024. He emphasized the difficulties of leaving the besieged Palestinian area. Mr. Miller said that Canada has received no assurances from Israel, Hamas, or Egypt that extended family members on the Canadian list will be able to depart. Furthermore, no financial support will be provided to evacuees or their families in Canada.
The following expenses are not paid by the Canadian government for travel and applications&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>	Notary and translation expenses (around $600 total)</div><div>&nbsp;	Application costs for 18 people (a total of $1,800)</div><div>&nbsp;	Living and travel expenses in Egypt for 1 month while documentation is processed (about $4,000).&nbsp;</div><div>	Biometrics costs (required for adults): $85 per adult, for a total of $850.&nbsp;</div><div>	Flight tickets for 18 passengers from Cairo to Toronto (estimated at $1,800 per person, for a total of $32,400)&nbsp;</div><div>	Settlement costs (for the first three months until they can work)</div><div>	Rent 4 apartments (about $2,000 per apartment each month, $24,000 total).&nbsp;</div><div>	Furniture and sleeping beds  (around $6,000)&nbsp;</div><div>	Personal essentials, winter clothing, etc. &nbsp;<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">(around $3,000)&nbsp;</span></div><div>	Daily living expenses (calculated as $1,800/month x three households x 3 months, total $16,200)</div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">&nbsp;If something happens and my family is unable to leave Gaza for any reason, I would use this money to construct them a shelter and help them rebuild their lives because they have lost everything.
Every little bit counts in getting my family out of harm's way. I'm all in for them, and your support can turn this plea for help into a real game-changer. I'm telling my mom, "Hang in there. I'm here, and we can help as long as you're alive.” With your help, those words can turn into a reality.
Donate now and be part of this journey from desperation to hope.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b>If something happens to my family,All excess funds will be donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).
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<div>Ben Mirvat, Gazze'de yaşayan Filistinli bir ailenin en büyük kızıyım. Ailemin acilen yardıma ihtiyacı var, bu yüzden bu bağış kampanyasına öncülük ediyorum.
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<div>Ben Kanadalı-Filistinli bir kadınım. Türkiye mezunu bir mimarım .
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<div>Ailemin en büyük kızı olarak annem, 4 kız kardeşim, 1 erkek kardeşim, esleri, 8 yeğenim (1-12 yaş arası) var.
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<div>Savaş başlayınca Gazze'nin kuzeyinde yaşayan 3 evli kız kardeşim çocuklarıyla birlikte Gazze'nin ortasındaki El Nusirat kampındaki annemin evine taşındılar.
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<div>20 Ekim günü tüm ailem evde uyurken ailemin evi ağır bir şekilde bombalandı. Yaralıların bu bombardımandan sağ kurtulması büyük bir mucizeydi. Ateşkes gerçekleştikten sonra kız kardeşimin eşleri evlerini kontrol etmek için kuzeye döndüler ve evlerin tamamının yıkılmış olduğunu gördüler. Ailemin tüm üyeleri artık evsiz ve her şeylerini kaybettiler. ailem hala tehlikenin ve bombalarin altinda yasiyolar. ayrica yemek . su veya herhangi bir guluk ihtiyaclari olmadan tehlikenin icindeler.
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<div>Lütfen onlara yardım etmek için sizin desteginize ihtiyacimiz var. ALLAH RAZI OLSUN
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HELP ME TO BRING MY FAMILY TO SAFETY!

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<div>My name is Sarah Barzak, a Malay-Palestinian living in Canada. I am reaching out to you for support in getting my cousin and his family out of Gaza to Egypt.
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<div>My Baba was born and raised in Gaza. My Teta (grandmother) was exiled to Gaza in 1948 from Yafa. My grandfather is ancestrally from Gaza. This is where the majority of Baba's family lives. In October, my family members evacuated from the north to the south. They have been internally displaced several times and are seeking refuge in Egypt.
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<div>I am raising $40 000 CAD ($29 200 USD) to support their evacuation and resettlement fees. My family members have lost their livelihoods and are in need of financial support to safely evacuate and resettle. The average cost of evacuation to Egypt is $6850-9600 CAD ($5000-7000 USD) per person. This amount doesn’t include resettlement expenses such as rent, food, clothing, medicine — money they will need to survive.
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<div>Thank you for your generous support and solidarity. I will be responsible for handling the funds and will do so with diligence and care. I thank you for trusting me.
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Gaza Family Evacuation Fund

<div>I reach out to you with a heart heavy with sadness, shock, despair, and anxiety, yet filled with hope. I have initiated this fundraising campaign to provide urgent assistance to my family for evacuating them from Gaza and saving them from the horrors of life in Gaza amid the devastating war, destruction, and tragic conflict worsening every day.
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<div>This is our last resort to survive for me and my family from the death and genocide  And to save my family of 12 from hunger, famine, epidemics, and the danger that surrounds us everywhere.we are facing and the terrifying realities of life in Gaza. I ask for your help to seek refuge in a safe place before it's too late, as our chances of survival have become non-existent.
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<div>I am Hanin, a young Palestinian from Gaza, a graduate of the Faculty of Media. I turned 25 last December. My youth and days of joy were spent in the genocidal war in Gaza. I used to work remotely as a digital marketer and a voice-over artist. I loved my work, and I had a great passion for the world of voice and audio recording. I had big dreams and aspirations, a career path I wanted to pursue. I had a warm, beautiful home, a family I loved, and a quiet neighborhood to live in. But the war made me lose all of this.
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<div>My family consists of 12 members, and we have lost everything. Our homes have been destroyed, and we live under a fierce war of bombing, destruction, and starvation. There is nothing of the necessities of life. After the destruction of our home, the Zionist occupation forced us to forcefully leave our city and move to Rafah after the brutal bombing of Gaza, and we now live in A tent that is not suitable for life and does not contain any of the necessities of life. We live in the shadow of starvation, bombing, and fear, and the weather is very hot. We want to leave Gaza as quickly as possible to any other place before we die of bombing or hunger, and we want to establish a new life.
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<div>After all this tragedy, our house has become a tent made of nylon. The summer heat causes diseases and epidemics, and 9 people live in it. Please help us escape this disaster.
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<div>To go out and travel outside this war, $5,000 per person. Please help me achieve my goal and get out of this tragedy. Please.
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Help Hanee's family feed the children and build their house

<div><b>Umar has been acquitted of all charges! Our family has gone through so much over the last 3 years - please donate to help pay off our debt so we can rebuild and move forward. </b><br />

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<div>We need your help. Umar Zameer is standing trial for first degree murder in relation to the death of a police officer on July 2, 2021. See below for a summary of the case as well as links to various media articles. Defending a case like this one is hugely time-consuming and incredibly expensive. 


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<div>Umar's lawyers have spent innumerable hours of work continuously for nearly three years now, day in day out. They have been very understanding about our inability to pay the legal fees in a timely manner, but we want to honour our commitments. However, without help from you, we will be unable to pay. 


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<div>All of your donations will go directly towards the defence efforts. Umar is at risk of facing the rest of his life in jail leaving his wife Aaida and their 5-year-old son, 2-year-old daughter and 4-month-old daughter. They are new to the country with very little support. We are asking you to please consider donating to help Umar fight these charges.


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<div><em>"On July 1, 2021, Umar, his wife Aaida and their 2-year-old son were enjoying a night out sightseeing around Nathan Phillips Square. When it got late, they returned to their car in the underground parking lot in order to drive home. As they were getting into their car, a man and a woman in casual clothing approached them aggressively and demanded that they stop. At that very moment, a large grey van stopped in front of Umar’s car, blocking the exit route from the front. Umar tried to escape by reversing the car and then driving forward. In so doing, he accidentally struck the man on his way out, who later succumbed to his injuries.</em>


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<div><em>The police and the Crown Attorney did not accept Umar and Aaida’s innocent explanation for what happened and had charged Umar with first-degree murder. This is one of the most serious charges in Canadian law. Umar has a strong legal team behind him and is vigorously defending against the charges, but he needs your help to support this effort. </em>


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<div><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/zameer-trial-continued-testimony-1.7170320" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/zameer-trial-continued-testimony-1.7170320" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/zameer-trial-continued-testimony-1.7170320</a></a>


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<div>"I am Bushra Abu Al-Khair from Jabalia City in the Gaza Strip. I'm 18 years old and i am studying in high school and have been suffering from muscular dystrophy for nine years.
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<div>On the seventh day of October, suddenly in the early morning, we heard a sound, and then we realized that the war had started, From the first minute all my family members evacuated to my aunt's house in central Jabalia, which was considered safer than our house on the eastern border of Jabalia. After the first week, we learned that our house was got damaged by bombs , making it difficult to return and live in it. Also, the Israeli army requested people in the north to evacuate to the south of Gaza Valley.
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<div>After forty days of intense bombing and fear, shells started falling on the house we were staying in the city center May God protect us . That's when we decided to flee south. It was very difficult for me as a girl with muscular dystrophy to move like everyone else, so my father decided to provide me with a wheelchair.
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<div>The war affected me greatly, as well as my health condition and my father's, who suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure, and many strokes. I am now in the final stage of secondary school, eagerly waiting to complete it and pursue my dreams like any other girl in the world. But the war came, destroying all my dreams and aspirations, including our warm home that we waited five years to complete, and my father had arranged everything for me, including a suitable bathroom.
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<div>I hope everyone can help me so I can temporarily escape from this barbaric war to Egypt , as I need to continue my medical treatment with a specialist due to the shortage of specialized doctors, and my father needs medical care too. Please help me to preserve myself and my family, continue my life, achieve my dream, and return my family and me to our normal life.
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<div>‏I hope you will help me and donate to me, even a small amount, as this will make a difference. Only your help will protect me and my family. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for donating and for reading my story.
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<div>I hope to live a beautiful, normal life like any other person. Thank you.
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<div>1-Cover the expensive costs of safe passage into Egypt. The vast majority of funds will be utilized for this, knowing that the cost of going to Egypt per person ranges between 5,000 USD and my family consists of a large number. I have absolutely nothing: no home and no livelihood.
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<div>2-Set up the family with a temporary place to stay in Egypt, while it is determined what the best path forward for them is
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<div>3-Treatment costs for boshra and visiting specialized doctors in addition the costs treatment for my father (Medicine and analysis)
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<div>4-High school education costs
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<div>▪️I want to explain to you that I chose Canada because there is no Palestine among the countries, and I have my cousin who help me collect donations
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<div>▪️ ‏To withdraw money, I have my brother stay in UAE who will help me withdraw donations and send them to me .
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<div>بشرى أبو الخير من مدينة جباليا في قطاع غزة. أبلغ من العمر 18 عاما وأدرس في المدرسة الثانوية وأعاني من مرض ضمور العضلات لمدة تسع سنوات.
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<div>لدي عائلة جميلة وسعيدة تملأني باللطف وتعتني بي، وكان لدينا منزل جديد لوالدي و4اخوة لي حيث استقرنا قبل ثلاث سنوات بعد انتظار خمس سنوات من البناء وهذه بعض الصور لمنزلنا ...
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<div>عائلتي، تتكون من 20 عضوا، والدي (يوسف)، أمي (فتحية)، 4 إخوة حاتم وزوجته الاء وطفليه (براء 4 سنوات ومروة 3 سنوات)، محمد وزوجته منار و3 أطفاله (عمر 8 سنوات، خالد 7 سنوات وحسن سنتين)، الأخ الثالث بشار والأخ الرابع عبد الله الذي يقيم الآن في الإمارات العربية المتحدة وزوجتها دانا، بالإضافة إلى زوجة أخي المتوفى وأطفالها الثلاثة (ياسمين، يوسف 4 سنوات وزهير 9 سنوات) أيضا أنا لديك أختان عائشة وبسمة معظمهم من عائلتنا من الأطفال.
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<div>فقدت عائلتي اثنين من إخوتي بنفس مرضي (ضمور دوشان العضلي) في العام الماضي 2023 وفي عام 2016.
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<div>في اليوم السابع من أكتوبر، فجأة في الصباح الباكر، سمعنا صوتا، ثم أدركنا أن الحرب قد بدأت، منذ اللحظة الأولى تم إجلاء جميع أفراد عائلتي إلى منزل عمتي في وسط جباليا، الذي كان يعتبر أكثر أمانا من منزلنا على الحدود الشرقية لجباليا. بعد الأسبوع الأول، علمنا أن منزلنا قد تضرر بسبب القنابل، مما جعل من الصعب العودة والعيش فيه. أيضا، طلب الجيش الإسرائيلي من الناس في الشمال الإخلاء إلى جنوب وادي غزة.
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<div>لقد فقدنا منزلنا، أرضنا الزراعية التي اجتاحت تماما وفقدنا أعمالنا، متجر الأحذية.
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<div>كان هناك أكثر من 400 شخص في المنزل الذي كنا فيه. تم إجلاء معظمهم إلى جنوب غزة، وبقي عدد قليل منهم في شمال وادي غزة، بمن فيهم نحن. في البداية، رفض والدي إخلاء الجنوب بسبب مرضي وكبر سنه، ووجدنا صعوبة في العيش في الملاجئ. لذلك، قررنا البقاء في شمال غزة.
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<div>بعد أربعين يوما من القصف الشديد والخوف، بدأت القذائف تسقط على المنزل الذي كنا نقيم فيه في وسط المدينة لكن بفضل الله حفظنا الله. هذا عندها قررنا الفرار جنوبا. كان من الصعب جدا بالنسبة لي كفتاة تعاني من ضمور العضلات التحرك مثل أي شخص آخر، لذلك قرر والدي تزويدي بكرسي متحرك.
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<div>بعد الكثير من النضال، تمكنا من الحصول على الكرسي المتحرك من أشخاص طيبي القلب وهربنا إلى جنوب الوادي، إلى منطقة دير البلح. بعد تحملنا معاناة كبيرة عند نقطة التفتيش من الساعة 8:00 صباحا إلى الساعة 8:00 مساء، وصلنا إلى دير البلح وبقينا في الملاجئ في المدارس، التي كانت مكتظة.
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<div>بعد الكثير من المعاناة والوساطة من قبل الأقارب، قمنا ببناء خيمة صغيرة يمكن أن تستوعب أربعة أشخاص على الأقل، ولكن عائلتي، المكونة من عشرين عضوا، وجدت صعوبة في ذلك لأنني، كفتاة تعاني من ضمور عضلي، لم يكن لدي ظروف مناسبة في الخيمة - لا توجد جدران تتكئ عليها ولا حمام مناسب. عانيت كثيرا ومرضت من التهاب الكبد A في هذه الخيمة حيث عانى جميع أفراد عائلتي من الأنفلونزا وأمراض الأمعاء والتهاب الكبد A بسبب نقص الطعام الجيد والمياه النظيفة.
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<div>أثرت الحرب علي بشكل كبير، وكذلك حالتي الصحية ووالدي، الذي يعاني من مرض السكري وارتفاع ضغط الدم والعديد من السكتات الدماغية. أنا الآن في المرحلة الأخيرة من المدرسة الثانوية، أنتظر بفارغ الصبر إكمالها ومتابعة أحلامي مثل أي فتاة أخرى في العالم. لكن الحرب جاءت، ودمرت كل أحلامي وتطلعاتي، بما في ذلك منزلنا الدافئ الذي انتظرنا خمس سنوات لإكماله، وكان والدي قد رتب كل شيء لي، بما في ذلك حمام مناسب.
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<div>1- تغطية التكاليف الباهظة للمرور الآمن إلى مصر. سيتم استخدام الغالبية العظمى من الأموال لهذا الغرض، مع العلم أن تكلفة الذهاب إلى مصر للشخص الواحد تتراوح بين 5000 و6000 دولار، وتتكون عائلتي من عدد كبير. ليس لدي أي شيء على الإطلاق: لا منزل ولا مصدر رزق.
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<div>2- إعداد الأسرة بمكان مؤقت للإقامة في مصر، بينما يتم تحديد أفضل طريق إلى الأمام بالنسبة لهم
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<div>3- تكاليف علاج البشرى وزيارة الأطباء المتخصصين بالإضافة إلى تكاليف علاج والدي (الطب والتحليل)
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<div>▪️أريد أن أشرح لك أنني اخترت كندا لأنه لا توجد فلسطين بين البلدان، ولدي ابن عمي الذي يساعدني في جمع التبرعات
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<div>▪️ لسحب الأموال، لدي أخي يقيم في الإمارات العربية المتحدة الذي سيساعدني على سحب التبرعات وإرسالها إلي.
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<div>please see instagram link for boshra
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Helping Boshra overcome Muscular Dystrophy Disease

<div>Hi, my name is Marah Shamali  . I’m 24  years old, from Gaza, which has been under siege and war for as long as I can remember. I graduated from  Palestine university ,college of Dentistry since 2022.We’ve been under an ethnic cleansing genocide since October 7th, and the aggression has not stopped since then We're facing an inevitable threat of death from bombing, famine, and nonexistent healthcare, ourlives has Changed , forever.This aggression has transformed me from an ambitious person seeking a master's degree and pursuing a career outside Gaza to someone stuck under the constant threat of genocide.
Israel  airstrikes bombed Our home which transformed to "rubbles " with all our memories.(Pictures attached below)and now we are homeless.

My family and I have been displaced five times since the aggression.  We are now in tent  "refugee camp" that lacks the basic necessities of life: no bathroom 
no personal hygiene or water suitable for drinking or daily use! We are living in an open prison We are living our worst nightmare with our eyes open!


We are prone to being displaced again at any given moment, and there is no place to go!  there is no safe place.<span style="font-family:'-apple-system-body';"> I seek your support , not just in thoughts and prayers but in actions.
I need to evacuate Gaza with my family of 4 members and start a new future from zero point.The area is deprived of the simplest means of life,Even after the ceasefire, rebuilding Gaza to make it livable again with the necessity to survive will be nearly impossible in the near future. 

We urge your support in facilitating the education and resettlement of one of the war-affected individuals from Gaza, where educational facilities and hospitals have been decimated by conflict. Your assistance can provide them with the opportunity to rebuild our lives outside the confines of Gaza, ensuring access to education and healthcare, essential for their well-being and future prospects.

You can offer hope and a fresh start to those most affected by the ravages of war. every dollar brings us one stop closer to survive.
I have a trusted close friend in Ireland her name is Reema AbuOwda, the money from Go fund me will be transferred to her </span>
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Urgent: Gazan family seek evacuation For education

<div>I'm hoping you can help me help my dear friend, Ramy Z Tarazi, along with his 24-year-old wife Marina and their 15-month-old son Zohair. They urgently need to escape Gaza through the Rafah crossing.
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<div>Before the devastating conflict in Gaza, Ramy was a director at the Arab Orthodox Cultural and Social Centre. Since the 27th Oct 2023 , he has tirelessly supported both the Christian and Muslim communities in Gaza, providing whatever relief he could with essential medical supplies, earning him the gratitude of many. Sadly, the war has shattered Ramy's dreams. His home and workplace lie in ruins, and he now finds himself with nothing at all. He currently ‘lives’ at the Saint Porphyrios Orthodox Church in the war-torn town of Gaza City. Tragically, many of his loved ones have perished in the bombings.
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<div>Ramy's sole focus now is on securing the safety of his young family. He said to me via messenger this morning "I just need to save my son; we do not have enough milk or food for him." Their only hope lies in leaving Gaza, to seek refuge in a safer place.
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<div>However, to make the journey is very expensive The cost of crossing the Rafah border amounts to $5,000 USD per person. For Rami's family of three, this means a total of $15,000 USD. Although Ramy once dreamed of building a prosperous future for his family and community in Gaza, this dreadful war has forced him to reconsider. His priority now is simply to ensure the safety of his family, and he believes leaving Gaza is the only viable option.
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<div>Like me I’m sure many of you will have been appalled by what you are seeing and reading about Gaza but not know how to help. This fundraiser is an opportunity to directly support a young family . Please help me support Ramy escape Gaza so he can start to build a safer and better life for his family. His plans post escape are hazy – but he does have an Australia visa and may look to emigrate there – but for the moment all he can focus on is getting out and saving his son.
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