My name is Khaled, and I’m from Egypt. What matters more than my name, however, is the story of a young person standing at the edge of despair, trying to find a way back to life.

For a long time, I have been battling severe depression. The weight of my thoughts, the silence of my room, and the feeling of being stuck have been unbearable. Every day feels like a mountain I have to climb, but I keep climbing — not because it’s easy, but because I still believe there’s a small light waiting somewhere.

I live in a country where mental health support is almost non-existent, and treatment is expensive. I’m under medication for depression, but progress is slow and fragile. My family tries to help, but our financial situation is collapsing — debts, unpaid bills, and no stable source of income.

I’m asking for help — not for luxury, not for pleasure, but for survival. I need $10,000 to start a new life: to secure a small safe place to live, continue my therapy, and buy the basic tools I need to start working again and rebuild my independence.

This campaign is my last attempt to stand up again. Every dollar, every share, every message of support is not just money — it’s a hand reaching out in the dark.

If you’ve ever felt lost, you’ll understand what it means to be seen and heard when the world goes quiet. Please help me find my way back to hope.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for believing that even one small act of kindness can save a life.