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ATTN: A note of transparency: To my knowledge, this is Fatima's third fund for survival. Her first was shut down by Gofundme. We are now refreshing her next fund so as to provide clarity of where she stands, with needs. Throughout the genocide, kind people around the world have stepped in and helped Fatima. I have sent her, each week, whatever was donated that week, as I will continue to do. So what she has on hand and available is only ever what was raised in that current week. Over the course of years of genocide, the sum raised was probably nearly $100,000 which sounds like a lot, but each week when I send her the money, fees are taken out, sometimes up to a third of the amount being sent. And the costs of basic needs items in Gaza are fluctuating, but through the roof. While I could live comfortably for that amount, it has been a matter of getting by on that amount for Fatima. Fatima is not hoarding money, or getting rich, she is supporting a large family through some of the worst hardships on earth. She doesn't have thousands of dollars on hand. Only ever what was made that week. She continues to genuinely need your assistance. We hope that soon we can get her family out to safety and she can find stability, but in the mean time... you are how her family is surviving.
About Fatima:
Hi, my name is Elayna. I have set up this fundraiser to help raise money for my friend Fatima Qudaih and her family, who are originally from Jabalia, Gaza. Fatima is now displaced with her three young children, and her mother. Insulin needs to kept temperature constant and genocide has not provided a refrigerator.
The occupation tragically bombed the family home and Fatima's husband was martyred leaving her to care for her two young children, and mother alone. Unfortunately, the family now lives in a small tent and cannot afford everything due to the high cost of goods.
The funds from the fundraiser will go to help Fatima and her family buy food, bottled water, clothes, blankets, a tent, mattresses and any medicine the family may need. Any remaining funds from this will be used to help them escape the genocide in Egypt. The money raised from this fundraiser will be sent to Fatima via PayPal.
From Fatima:
Hello, I will tell you my story, I am Fatima from Palestine, Gaza. In the past, our life was full of stability, a beautiful home and family. However, everything changed when we witnessed the horror of war. The Israeli army forced us to leave our homes and due to the intensity of the bombing that was everywhere, we had to take refuge in temporary tents. Our life became a difficult struggle with no water, no food, no shelter, and no work. I lost everything, my past, and my present. However, in the midst of this chaos, my family remains my anchor and I am determined to protect them from any further harm. I appeal for your support to help us escape Gaza.
Provide psychological support to my children, my sick mother, and my niece.
For a new future for them that is worthy of their value as human beings. I only wish for a safe life for my family. I appeal to all kind souls to extend a helping hand to me and my family. Do not abandon us amid this ongoing conflict. We are human beings who deserve dignity and peace.
We should not let war separate us, but rather let us dialogue in harmony and protect the well-being of our loved ones. "I beg you, don't leave me alone. We desperately need your help."
