Seven-year-old Hani lives in Gaza and has Down Syndrome, along with other intellectual and psychological disabilities that require daily care. Before the war, his family was already facing hardship, but the current situation has pushed them into extreme crisis. Hani needs essentials like diapers, milk, medical treatment, and consistent access to health care, none of which are available to him now. He and his father are currently displaced, living on the street with no shelter, no income, and no means of survival beyond the kindness of others.
Hani’s father, Alaa, is doing everything in his power to care for his son, but the siege on Gaza has made it impossible to find work or access aid. The roads are closed, the crossings are sealed, and families like theirs have been left to endure unimaginable suffering. Alaa has reached out in desperation; not for himself, but for his child, hoping that someone, somewhere, might have the heart and means to help. He shared that the images he’s able to send now are from before the war, because Hani’s current condition is too painful to show without warning.
Hani is suffering from the effects of famine. His body is weakening, and his needs are growing more urgent by the day. Alaa has said that the photos he will send soon show a stark contrast, images of a child whose body now bears the visible signs of severe malnutrition. It is every parent’s nightmare to watch their child suffer and not be able to ease their pain. Alaa is holding on for his son, doing his best in impossible circumstances, but he cannot do this alone.
This fundraiser has been created to help Hani’s family secure the basic necessities they need to survive. Your donation will go directly toward providing food, medical care, diapers, and emergency support for Hani. Every contribution, no matter the amount, makes a real difference. Your support could be the reason this child lives through the crisis and receives the care and dignity he deserves.
Please consider giving what you can. If you are unable to donate, sharing this campaign is just as powerful. It helps extend Hani’s story to someone who might be able to help. Together, we can bring hope, comfort, and life-saving support to a little boy and his father who have already endured far too much.
