Wadie Family Support Fund”

Hello all. My name is Natalia, and I live in New York City. I created this GoFundMe on behalf of my dear friend Wadei in Gaza, who I speak with daily. Wadei and his family urgently need help covering basic necessities. Since Wadei cannot reliably access fundraising or international banking platforms from Gaza, donations will be received by me and then transferred directly to Wadei and his family through an international wire transfer. I will keep records of transfers and, when safe, share receipts and proof of the same. مرحبًا بالجميع. اسمي ناتاليا، وأعيش في مدينة نيويورك. أنشأت حملة التبرعات هذه نيابةً عن صديقي العزيز وديع في غزة، وأنا على تواصل يومي معه. وديع وعائلته بحاجة ماسة إلى الدعم لتغطية الاحتياجات الأساسية. ونظرًا لعدم قدرة وديع على الوصول بشكل موثوق إلى منصات جمع التبرعات أو الخدمات البنكية الدولية من داخل غزة، سيتم استلام التبرعات من قبلي ثم تحويلها مباشرةً إلى وديع وعائلته عبر تحويل بنكي دولي. سأحتفظ بسجلات التحويلات، وعندما يكون ذلك آمنًا، سأشارك الإيصالات وإثباتات التحويل. A message from Wadei: :فيما يلي رسالة من وديع My name is Wadei Mohamad Arada. I am 20 years old, and I live with my mother, brother, and sister in central Gaza. اسمي وديع محمد ابو عراده. عمري 20 عامًا، وأعيش مع والدتي وأخي وأختي في وسط قطاع غزة. We were living in our home in happiness, comfort, and safety until October 7, when the war began. كنا نعيش في بيتنا في سعادة وهناء وأمن وامان حتى جاءت السابع من اكتوبر وبدات الحرب We had neighbors who were among the best people. We lived together like brothers and will never forget them, no matter how far the war, destruction, and displacement have taken us. Our beloved city of Rafah will always remain the closest to my heart. كان لنا جيران من أحسن الناس نعيش معهم كلأخوة لن ننساهم ابدا مهما بعدنا بسبب الحرب والدمار والتجريف سثظل مدينتنا الحبيبة رفح هي الاقرب إلى قلبي Before the genocide, our family supported ourselves through farming and agriculture work. قبل الإبادة الجماعية، كانت عائلتنا تعتمد على الزراعة والعمل الزراعي لإعالة أنفسنا. I loved my work very much and never grew tired of it. I would wake up early and go to my job so I could provide for my mother and sister and give them what we needed, without having to ask anyone for help. كنت احب عملي كثيرا لا اكل ولا أمل اصحو مبكرا واذهب إلى عملي لكي اوفر لأمي واختي ما نحتاج ولا أمد يدي لاطلب مساعدة احد About two years ago, our family was forcibly displaced from our home in the Southern Gaza Strip after the occupation forces destroyed our house and source of livelihood. Since then, we have been living in extremely harsh and unstable conditions. قبل حوالي عامين، أُجبرت عائلتنا على النزوح من منزلنا في جنوب قطاع غزة بعد أن دمرت قوات الاحتلال منزلنا ومصدر رزقنا. منذ ذلك الحين، ونحن نعيش في ظروف قاسية وغير مستقرة للغاية. Today, we have no permanent or warm shelter and struggle every day to secure basic necessities such as flour, vegetables, clean water, and other essential supplies needed to survive. اليوم، ليس لدينا مأوى دائم أو دافئ، ونكافح كل يوم لتأمين الاحتياجات الأساسية مثل الطحين والخضروات والمياه النظيفة وغيرها من المستلزمات الضرورية للبقاء على قيد الحياة. Destruction surrounds me wherever I am and wherever I walk. I see nothing but it, and I smell the scent of blood everywhere. دمار يحيط بي أينما كنت واينما مشيت لا أرى سواه واشم رائحة الدم في كل مكان Time has separated me from my friends and relatives. Some of them have died, others are missing, and I have been left alone. باعدت الايام بيني وبين اصدقائي واقاربي منهم من مات ومنهم من فقد وبقيت انا وحيدا My sister lives with a disability, which makes daily life under these conditions even more difficult for our family. After losing our father during the bombardment, much of the responsibility for supporting my family fell on me, despite my young age. Right now, we depend entirely on donations to meet our basic needs. تعيش أختي مع إعاقة، مما يجعل الحياة اليومية في هذه الظروف أكثر صعوبة على عائلتنا. بعد أن فقدنا والدنا خلال القصف، وقعت على عاتقي مسؤولية كبيرة في إعالة أسرتي رغم صغر سني. في الوقت الحالي، نعتمد بشكل كامل على التبرعات لتلبية احتياجاتنا الأساسية.

HOOK Donate The garbage collector, who has now become my friend, was a constant presence at my apartment complex, collecting trash five days a week. Genevieve's loyal dog was always by her side, and their bond was truly special. One day, I posted a video of her and her dog on TikTok, and it went viral, touching people everywhere. I even bought her dog a matching safety vest so they could work together safely and stylishly. Her son recently contacted me and told me she's going through a tough time. She's currently separated, and to keep her garbage collection job, she sold her Jeep and bought a van for more comfort. She now lives with her dog and children in a small one-bedroom apartment, working hard to make ends meet. Despite everything, she greets everyone she meets with a smile and a kind word. I started this fundraising campaign because I want to help her through this difficult time. The funds raised will be used to cover her living expenses, help her find a larger home for herself and her family, and hopefully give her some time to enjoy life and her family again. If you are able to help, please donate or share this story. Love is stronger than hate.

My name is Wadie, and I am reaching out on behalf of my family of ten. Not long ago, our life was simple but stable. We managed our daily needs with dignity, and although we did not have much, we had routine, security, and hope for the future. Over time, our situation has changed dramatically. The sources of income and support we once relied on are no longer available, and we are now struggling to meet even the most basic needs. With a large family depending on me, the responsibility has become overwhelming. Each day is focused on trying to secure food, essential supplies, and a stable environment for those I care about. The cost of living has increased significantly, while opportunities to earn have become very limited. What used to be manageable is now out of reach. Providing consistent meals, maintaining basic living conditions, and supporting my family has turned into a constant challenge with no clear solution in sight. I am seeking to raise $15,000 to help stabilize our situation. These funds will go toward essential needs such as food, basic living expenses, and immediate support to help my family through this difficult period. This support would give us the chance to regain some stability and reduce the daily uncertainty we are facing. I understand that many people are going through their own challenges, and I do not take this request lightly. Any contribution, no matter the amount, can make a meaningful difference for my family. It is not just financial support—it is a chance for us to breathe, regain some balance, and continue moving forward. Your support would mean more than I can express. It would help a family of ten navigate an incredibly difficult situation and hold on to hope for a more stable and secure future.