Help Ahed get out of Gaza

Solidarity with Lebanon

Help Ahed get out of Gaza
Story ahed : Ahed talal lives in the Gaza Strip with his family of 7 brather and married with two children . Sadly, and as the eldest son, he is the primary breadwinner for his family. The family does not currently have any source of income, as finding employment is difficult at this time. ahed's mother, siblings, and their children currently live at a school, because their house was bombed. They have been displaced several times. They were forced to evacuate from the school at one point because there were threats that the school would be bombed. They traveled to Rafah and lived in a camp for the displaced for a period, but when the Rafah invasion became a huge concern, the decision was made to return to the school. As you may have heard, there is no place safe in Gaza. Two months ago, the Israeli army threatened the school where my family and I were displaced, so we had to evacuate and leave. We built a tent in the camp for displaced people in Rafah, and now we live in a tent in the rain and cold air. We are displaced with every threat and we fear the worst will happen soon. My experience in this war was very painful. We have been stripped of all forms of humanity and life. Instead of seeing fireworks lighting up our skies, we see phosphorus bombs and drones. We sleep with fear and constant bombing around us. There was not a single night of peace, since the beginning of this war. Instead of seeing little children smiling, I see children shedding tears and pain. Everyone in Gaza is hurting, old and young. Children here cry instead of laughing. Happiness has been erased from Gaza. Families have been torn apart. Everyone around me is dying and even my help is not enough. We are targeted anywhere and everywhere. My family's safety is not guaranteed. All supplies are dwindling. Gaza is dying and everyone here is just a dead man walking. No one sees my pain. I must put a smile on for the world and for the children. I see. I have seen all the horrors this war has brought on our people. Palestinian mothers cry for their martyred sons, their widowed wives, and their orphaned children. Air strikes and bombing are approaching us. We in Gaza are accustomed to this life of pain. The only new thing now is the different artillery used against us.

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Imagine Losing Your Home Twice: Join Me to Help!

Solidarity with Lebanon

Imagine Losing Your Home Twice: Join Me to Help!
Hello, You’re receiving this message because you know me and trust me personally, or because it was shared with you by someone you know and trust. I’m reaching out with a personal and urgent appeal. My name is Mahmoud. I was a refugee in Lebanon from 2012 until 2018, and I now live and work in New York. As a person with family and loved ones still enduring life as refugees in Lebanon, I’m witnessing the severe impact of the ongoing crisis on them who fled to Lebanon in 2012 to escape the war in Syria, are now facing displacement a second time due to the escalating conflict in Lebanon. These families have nowhere to go. Unable to return to Syria, they are struggling to find new shelter within Lebanon as demand and rents surge due to the crisis. Living without a stable income, which they previously earned from daily-wage jobs, they now lack the basic means to afford rent, food, and medical supplies. **Why Your Support Matters** Right now, I’m raising funds to support these resilient yet vulnerable families that I know personally, who have been forced from their homes not once, but twice. While I am helping my own family, but the need is too great to handle alone, which is why I’m reaching out to you **How will the raised money be used** Each $350 raised provides rent, food, and essential supplies for a family of five for one month in North Bekaa in Lebanon, giving them the security and basic necessities to live with dignity. I am committed to helping 10 to 15 families for a period of 1 to 3 months, depending on the funds raised, with the hope that the conflict will soon come to an end. Your support can make an immediate difference. Please feel free to share this message with anyone you trust who might want to help. Thank you for standing with these families in their time of need.

$5,575 raised Of $18,000

Stand with Lebanon - Support our Emergency Work

Solidarity with Lebanon

Stand with Lebanon - Support our Emergency Work
Lebanon is facing another devastating humanitarian crisis as Israeli attacks have led to the displacement of up to 1.2 million people, including entire families with women and children, causing significant damage and hardship for them. Civilians are struggling with displacement, loss of livelihood, and a lack of basic necessities, leaving them in urgent need of support. Lebanon is also the Arab region’s most vibrant cultural hub and it is important to maintain its cultural identity and the livelihoods associated with cultural production. What We Want to Do In response, Action for Hope and Ettijahat - Independent Culture are launching this campaign to raise 50,000 EUR. With your help, we aim to: - Provide Essential Aid: Distribute food, clothes, household items and hygiene packages to 200 families in 2 displaced communities directly impacted by the attacks, ensuring they receive the basic support they need during this critical time. - Organise Cultural Relief Convoys: Set up creative and cultural events in 2 displaced communities to support the psychosocial well-being of those affected, especially children. These activities will offer safe spaces for expression, healing, and community connection, helping individuals and families cope with the trauma they are experiencing. - Support Artists and Cultural Workers: We recognize that artists and cultural workers play a vital role in times of crisis. Part of the funds will be directed to support 50 local artists and cultural practitioners who have been affected or displaced. By providing them with the resources and spaces they need to continue their work, we aim to empower them to contribute to their communities through creative expression, storytelling, and cultural resilience. About Us Action for Hope and Ettijahat - Independent Culture are two cultural organisations dedicated to supporting marginalised and vulnerable communities in the Arab region. We have a strong track record of working with people in distressed and crisis situations, including emergencies in Gaza, Sudan and Syria, offering both immediate cultural relief and long-term cultural initiatives that help communities rebuild and thrive. We believe that providing essential support, along with cultural and artistic activities, can significantly improve the well-being and resilience of displaced families and individuals. Why We Need Your Support This campaign will allow us to reach hundreds of people in Lebanon who urgently need assistance. Your contributions will directly fund the distribution of aid packages, the organisation of cultural activities and the support to cultural practitioners, helping communities not only survive but find hope and strength through connection and creativity. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference. Together, we can bring relief and hope to those most affected by this crisis. Examples of what your support can do: $50 food for one family of 6 members for 2 days $100 household items, blankets, and hygiene products for one family $200 a small cultural event for children $500 a livelihood grant for an artist for one month Thank you for your support!

$45,335 raised Of $50,000