I am Walid Mahmoud from Gaza, and for the past 12 years I have been a tireless activist shining a light on the heartbreaking struggles of the Palestinian people. Nine years ago, horror struck my own home when it was mercilessly bombed. Now, amid the relentless onslaught of aggression on Gaza, my family's sanctuary has been ravaged once again. It was with a heavy heart that I made the agonising decision to evacuate my loved ones and seek refuge beyond the borders of this war-torn land.

My in-laws, seven vulnerable souls, now look to me as their sole provider and protector. The burden weighs heavily on my shoulders as I strive to protect them from the unrelenting chaos that surrounds us. They too have endured the agony of displacement, uprooted from their homes by the relentless tide of war. From makeshift shelters in UNRWA schools to meagre tents and the fleeting hospitality of relatives, their journey has been one of unrelenting grief and despair.

Tragically, their once beloved agricultural village near the border, Khuza'a, has been in ruins since it was completely destroyed in 2014. Despite our tireless efforts and sacrifices amidst the harsh economic realities of Gaza, the homes we had painstakingly rebuilt were cruelly torn apart again in 2023.

Now, as we face the daunting prospect of rebuilding shattered lives, we face an insurmountable obstacle: the staggering financial burden that lies ahead. The amount needed to provide a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness that engulfs us is approximately $90,000 to $100,000.

With heavy hearts and tear-stained faces, we ask you, kind souls, to help us in our hour of need. Every contribution, no matter how small, is a ray of light in the darkness, a beacon of hope leading us to a brighter tomorrow. 

This war has taken almost everything away from me. 

My home and the homes of virtually every single member of my family were bombed, destroyed, or razed by Israel; all my memories, cherished belongings and community have been reduced to rubble and ashes.

Thankfully, I still have my family and loved ones, but I’m extremely terrified and haunted by the thought of losing them. There is nowhere safe for them to be; they currently huddle in a primitive tent in dire conditions with little food and water in the Mawasi area after being displaced multiple times, and even there, the IDF has attacked the area multiple times. I’m particularly worried about my ailing father, Mahmoud, who cannot endure these conditions for long.

I have no choice but to seek a way out of Gaza for my family; to evacuate my parents, siblings, nephews, and nieces to safety. And for that, I desperately need your help, kindness, and generosity.

Right now, the only way to get my family out is to pay a fee to the Egyptian government of $5,000 per person and $2,500 per child.

Please help me see my family again and get them to safety before it’s too late.

Thank You for Your Generosity and Compassion.

Walid, 

love and peace to you All 

Fiscal Sponsor: Funds from this campaign will be collected by One Nation UK, a registered charity in the United Kingdom. We have received consent from Mohammed Alaloul for this fundraising campaign conducted by One Nation. All funds collected will be directed to One Nation who will then disburse funds and ensure safe and transparent delivery. 

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Help Provide Food Packs to Families in Need This Ramadan

SALAM ALIKOM,

As we prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to you for your generous support. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our community, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.

On behalf of everyone here, I wish you a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. May this holy month bring you joy, peace, and blessings, and may your good deeds and contributions be rewarded many times over.

At FRD, we are dedicated to fighting poverty and making a positive impact in our community in Gaza strip . We believe that everyone should have access to Food and live a fulfilling life, free from poverty.

Our organization was founded on the principle of giving back to our community and providing assistance to those who need it most. We work tirelessly to raise awareness, funds, and support for our mission to Feed families and provide our services in the area.

Our programs and initiatives are designed to empower individuals and families by providing our programs  that promote freedom. We work closely with community partners, volunteers, and donors to create sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact.

Many families in our community struggle to put food on the table. That's why we're launching our Ramadan food campaign to provide food packs to those in need. Our food packs contain essential items such as rice, flour, lentils, sugar, and oil, as well as other nutritious foods that can help families break their fast and celebrate Ramadan with dignity. But we can't do it alone. We need your support to make sure that no family goes hungry this Ramadan. By donating just [amount], you can help us provide a food pack to a family in need. Your donation will make a real difference. It will help us to purchase the food items, package the food packs, and distribute them to families in our community. With your support, we can ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food during Ramadan. To make a donation, please [insert instructions on how to donate]. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help us reach our goal. We appreciate your support and your generosity. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that everyone in our community has a happy and healthy Ramadan. Thank you for your consideration.

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Warm the hearts of people who need it most this winter by providing life changing support to someone in this month.

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Unemployment rates are rising yearly, life prospects are bleak, and many children and families are living merely to survive. Winter in the slums and refugee camps can be hard-hitting; but can we even make a small difference?!
The generosity of our donors has made our winter campaign possible.

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The situation in Gaza is terrible this winter

The Gaza Strip is one of the worst places in the world to be this winter. Thousands of families are living in slums and makeshift shelters that flood with freezing water when it rains, and offer little protection from the harsh winter temperatures. The nights are bitterly cold, and fuel for cooking and heating is scarce. Pregnant women and small children are living in these shocking conditions.

Gaza is part of the Palestinian territories, bordered by Egypt and on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of 1.9 million, and after years of bitter conflict, the people of Gaza are some of the most vulnerable in the world.

Devastation and suffering

The current situation in Gaza is bleak. The escalations of violence has shattered infrastructure, destroyed more than 18,000 homes and torn families apart. 50% of the population of the Gaza Strip live below the poverty line and 44% of households are experiencing food insecurity.

Gaza's public health system suffers from shortages in skilled staff and medical supplies. 17 hospitals and 56 primary healthcare facilities have been destroyed or severely damaged by the hostilities. Hundreds of amputees have been left waiting for prosthetic limbs, and delays in performing elective surgeries cause unnecessary pain, frustration and increase the chances of infection. The constant power cuts make delivering vital services very difficult, and the electricity deficit has reached a high point of 65%.

Gazas children in crisis

In any conflict, children endure the most suffering. The children of Gaza have witnessed horrors that no young person should have to see. They live in fear, without stability or security.

More than 160,000 children are in desperate need of continuous psychological support due to the trauma caused by living through a terrible conflict.

Palestinian children living in Gaza are being denied an education, as bombing has rendered 50% of all kindergartens and 30% of schools unfit for use. The UN estimates that 1,000 of the 2,955 children injured due to the violence will be permanently disabled.

What can I do to help?

Friendship for Relief and Development is in Palestine, providing humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza this winter. Emergency provisions, including food parcels, warm clothes and shoes, blankets, and mattresses, are being distributed to vulnerable families who completely rely on this support. The generosity of our donors has made our winter campaign possible.

With your help, we can save lives in Gaza and bring an end to the suffering of innocent children.

Join us. Act now.

Dear Supporter,

As we have seen some terrible conditions people are living in Gaza over 17,000 people are still homeless.

Winter in Gaza can be very harsh conditions without heating and electricity. Life in Gaza is the worst, according to reports coming from the ground there.

Friendship Relief and Development team working to raise funding to provide the basic needs during this winter 2022. through your support We will provide clothes for children and urgent emergency intervention. Our team always works to provide people's needs. We need your support today to achieve the goal of this campaign and prepare for the winter in Gaza.providing financial support to the population in Gaza is developing the lives of the population there as The economic situation in Gaza has collpased under a continuous blockade for years now and Military operations against Gaza over the past years.

The Association of Friendship Relief and Development in Gaza was established because of the urgent need to provide support during crises. Our goal is to reach every single home and every family and make change in the reality of Palestinians, We look forward always to work with you for humanity and empowering the poor  In order to make difference.

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Help children in Gaza this winter!

Providing a decent life for poor and needy families and orphans by providing necessities for the winter season such as clothes, blankets etc.

The Palestinian economy has been suffering for years in the Gaza Strip from a major collapse, exacerbated by the spread of the Corona crisis epidemic, and the subsequent closure of economic facilities, in addition to the blockade that has been imposed on the Gaza Strip for more than 16 years.

Gaza is currently witnessing an economic crisis that has not been witnessed since 1948, the commercial sector is badly affected, in addition to the collapse of the industrial sector, in light of the closure of many factories' doors and the displacement of thousands of workers, the Gaza Strip, which suffers from severe siege and suffers from not being allowed to export its products, or import any requirements for the industrial and commercial sector, as well as the required equipment and machinery.

Keep me warm is an initiative that has been launched since 2015 and until 2021, this project aims annually to help the poor in Gaza and provide basic needs in winter as winter clothes for children, blankets, and heating.

This initiative has contributed to alleviating the suffering of many people in need in Gaza annually and is continuing thanks to your giving.

This year we aspire also to help through this initiative and continue to help families in Gaza, your donation to this campaign contributes to saving the lives of the poor and alleviating the consequences of the blockade on them.

QURBANI 2022 PROJECT IN GAZA STRIP 

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What is QURBANI 2022 Project?

Starting from this, FRIENDSHIP FOR RELIF AND DEVELOPMENT (FRD)  implements Qurbani Project each year as part of its Al-Adha Eid projects. 

This project targets the most vulnerable families living in GAZA and is implemented yearly all over the GAZA STRIP .

It is considered a crucial project due to its role in strengthening the bonds between the members of the communities (the privileged with the under-privileged) as well as providing the people who perform the ritual of sacrifice during the Adha Eid with the opportunity to donate the fresh meat to the most vulnerable families, which is the main objective of performing this type of ritual in the first place.

In line with UNDP’s SDG # 2 “Zero Hunger” which calls for “ending hunger and ensuring access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round by 2030” and “ending all forms of malnutrition”, FRD launches its annual “Qurbani Project” which aims at providing meat portions to the most vulnerable families in GAZA, inclusive of needy families as well as Palestinian refugees living in  camps.  

What is the current situation in GAZA?

GAZA is facing a multi-layered crisis. 

within the context of a fragile and over 15 years of blockade and weakened economy, is critically affecting the livelihood and socio-economic conditions of the gazans population and -by default- the refugees’ as well.

The imposed blockade exacerbated the implications of the deepened fiscal and economic crisis, both horizontally and vertically. Horizontally, vulnerability is fast expanding to reach wider segments of the population; vertically, the depth and extent of vulnerability are intensified crossing 50% poverty and unemployment rates.

FRD will be supervising the slaughtering of donated Qurbans (sheep or cow) as well as the butchering, packaging, and distribution of meat portions to the poor families living in designated underprivileged areas during the first day of Adha Eid. 

Each meat portion weighs 3 kg approximately. Prices differ depending on the slaughtered animal as shown in the below diagram:

The project will be implemented under FRD Relief sector and will be managed by a sub-committee composed of selected staff members from different departments and sectors. 

Qurbani Prices for the years 2022 / 1440 are as follow: 

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More than half of population in Gaza Strip lives below poverty line, according to UN data.

As we used to do every month of this year to launch an initiative to provide food baskets to the families most in need during the month of Ramadan, today we have decided to return this initiative because it has contributed so much to helping and meeting the basic needs of many families during the month of Ramadan. Over the past years, we've provided food supplies to hundreds of families, and that's relieving people to provide food.

We invite you to support this initiative this year as well to reach the goal, and we will follow with you updates as usual, thank you all for your generous and lasting support to you with all respect and appreciation.

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With love and Peace.

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SALAM ALIKOM, 

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SALAM ALIKOM, 

HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL, 

With only $20, you can provide a family of an average of 5, with their daily Iftar for the entire holy month through providing them with weekly fresh food baskets for 4 weeks.

REACH OUT ON WHATSAPP AT : 00972594440414

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Checkout Saad Campaign 

Before I leave Palestine, I got an acceptance from Istanbul Aydin University to start my MA. study there. Also, I sent them 1500$ as a first installment for my study. Unfortunately, when I arrived Istanbul, they told me that you were late two weeks and you could not start your study. At that time, I was very sad because I felt as if I am lost. I did not know what shall I do. However, I said to myself that I am here for a reason. I have a target that I must achieve. I did not leave my family alone in Gaza Strip to waste my time in Istanbul. Therefore, I did not leave a single stone unturned. And luckily, I discovered that Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil university was still registering students in the master programs. But, I did not have much time because it was the last day for registration. The international office at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil university told me that you have only 5 hours before completing the registration. Also, they told me that you will study a master degree of Anglo-American Literature and Creative Writing Program but without thesis because the registration for students with thesis has done. The international office promised me once I finish two semesters with a high score, I can shift my program to a thesis one. Therefore, I was a little bit elated at that time because I will study and seize my time. Yet, the travelling journey from Palestine to Istanbul costs me very much. Moreover, Istanbul Aydin University did not give me back my tuitions which is 1500$. I became between the deep blue sea and the rock because I want to study but I have to pay new tuitions for Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University. Besides, I could not call my father because I know his severe economic situation; specially because my 2 brothers and sister study in Palestinian universities in Gaza. As a result, I called one of my friends, and I explained the situation for him with eyes full of tears.

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Saad wants to realize his dream of obtaining PHD

Dear Honorable Friends, and Donors,

 I hope everything comes up roses with you. It has been a long time since we keep in contact each other; I do miss all of you. You are always at my heart and mind because we are one hand, one family, and a fabulous team. You know, I do appreciate your amazingly amazing efforts in helping Palestinian youth and families throught the past years, specially Palestinian students from besieged Gaza Strip. Today, I am elated to introduce SAAD M. S. ABUSHARBAIN for you all. Saad is a Palestinian student from Gaza Strip; he is living in Turkey right now to complete his PhD in English Language and Literature. Saad proved to be a promising young student who had the capacity and determination to highly achieve his academic objectives which are reflected in his grades. He studied BA of English Literature with GPA 92.13% with honor at Al-Azhar University - Gaza. Then, he travelled to Istanbul to study MA. of Anglo-American Literature and Creative Writing, and he got 100% with first honor degree. I could witness Saad's ability to grasp new concepts and approach challenging tasks fearlessly and with passion. Honestly, I evaluate Saad as an intelligent, dependable, and an adaptive person who can merge in any environment and can achieve academic goals. Saad says: " My interest in Literature was gradually shaped throughout my life by different ways in which I have experienced the skills of the English language: as a learner, a translator, and a trainer of English. However, it was the times spent studying in Palestine that made me fully understand that language can be a means of conveying much more than just our thoughts. In fact, it also carries all the information about our background, education, beliefs, prejudices, and generally reflects the way we categorize the world around us. I think that reading and writing different genres go together perfectly, and that the success of the latter is entwined with the scope of the former." Therefore, let me say that I am happy to write this in order to support Saad to pursue his educational plans and progress towards meeting his career goals. Let us put our hands together to support Saad and make his dream of obtaining the PhD come true. Your donation can help him to get the PhD and it will enable him to help his country when he comes back to Palestine. Your donation will be deposited directly into the account of Filistin Öğrencileri Derneği association which seeks to create a Palestinian environment that relieves the student of the difficulties of alienation and distance from family and homeland. Let us help Saad, and prove that hope is still available.

 Always remember that the best is yet to come and peace and love will never die.

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Salam Alikom 

Hope this Email finds you well, 
We have A Good new to you, Today we started to Distribute  Food Basket  which contain of the necessary needs of food during The Holy month of Ramdan to poor and homeless families in Gaza, 
our Mission Today was to Target 100 Families 
we are able to Distribute that 100 food parcels this evening. 
This Food parcels will help those families to survive and enjoy the coming week of Ramdan, 
in the Coming days we plan to Distribute more till We Reach to 4000 Families. 
I would like to send my thanks to everyone of you who donated to RAMDAN FOOD PROGRAM IN GAZA this Year too to make the Second season of 2020 successful despite the Hardships that the world living these days. 
your support to Gaza in this hard times means so much. 
it means We are all love to Help others people.
Thank you All from our Hearts to your.
Our Campaign still need your support to Reach the Goal if we Reach the Goal this night we will be able to raise the amount in order to help more people. 
Love and peace will never die.

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"If you have much, give in wealth. If you have little, give in heart."

Greetings to All,

I would like to congratulate my friends and all Muslims around the world on the occasion of the coming Ramadan.

Mosques will be closed and this is sad, but Ramadan is a spiritual month full of faith and giving, and helping the poor and feeding the poor is an Islamic duty.

We feel blessed to serve a wide range of individuals everyday.

The elderly, the young, and the in between. Whether that be our donors or recipients, I see the impact of a good deed firsthand.

The holy month of Ramadan unites all Muslims through compassion, kindness, and a spirit of giving.

Each day will be dedicated to a new campaign that will primarily focus on food, water, education and many programs. Give your Giving Goal this Ramadan and bring the joys of the holiday to someone in need in Gaza Strip.

 I would like To inform you that till this moment we have raised 80% of the Goal on Launchgood Campaign, RAMDAN FOOD BASKET IN GAZA I feel so proud of everyone of You.

My volunteers team and I will start very soon to start buying basic food and needs in Ramadan for more than 200 families in the first week of Ramadan.

I invite you to help us reach the goal and encourage us to continue to help others.

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Life gives us so many things which make us need good health and long for happiness. I wish you good health and happiness in life specially in this pandemic time

SALAM ALIKOM 

DEAR FRIENDS,

We start counting now, 9 days left for Ramadan and we still need your help to reach the goal of our campaign. Please don't hesitate to donate at : Ramdan Food Program in GAZA

This Ramadan, 4,000 families in Gaza need your assistance to secure their Ramadan Iftar meals. With only $20, you can provide a family of an average of 5, with their daily Iftar for the entire holy month through providing them with weekly fresh food baskets for 4 weeks.

The baskets contain fresh produce, eggs and chicken purchased from small poor farmers in Gaza. 

This year with your generous support we aim to feed these families your support to these families is meaningful to the people of Gaza. 

As we did last Ramadan, we want to achieve this goal also this year.

Updates will be sent to you weekly via email, with all documents and photos.

Best Regrads,

Walid Mamhoud..

Will Gaza’s health care system be able to stem the spread of the virus?

Global monitoring of the pandemic’s spread indicates that every infected individual will likely infect 2 to 2.5 other people – a pace similar to that of the Spanish Flu and much higher than the Swine Flu that hit in 2009. At the moment, stopping the spread depends on two main factors, screen testing for the virus and isolating those who tested positive to prevent continued spread. In the current conditions, it is unlikely that the authorities in Gaza will be able to provide the necessary response. So far, only 92 tests have been administered in Gaza, and it’s unclear how successfully the authorities can enforce isolation in one of the poorest and most densely populated places in the world. Add to that the debilitated water and sewage infrastructure, which makes it much harder to maintain the required standards of hygiene and protection during an epidemic

We Are here To help.

We will create a team of volunteers to work in the field providing the basic needs of the population and providing sterilization tool

In these difficult times, we are doing our best to protect people, especially poor families who cannot buy sterilizers.

The situation in Gaza is catastrophic and we need your support to stand as one hand to confront this virus and prevent its spread in Gaza.

Through this campaign, we will provide sterilization equipment for families here, and we will coordinate with the Ministry of Health in order to provide them with the necessary medical equipment such as an isolation suit and masks.

By your support to this Campaign we will make a difference, let's make things change for better. 

Please Show your Support AT :  Covid-19 in Gaza Emergency Relief

Life gives us so many things which make us need good health and long for happiness. I wish you good health and happiness in life specially in this pandemic time

SALAM ALIKOM 

DEAR FRIENDS,

We start counting now, 9 days left for Ramadan and we still need your help to reach the goal of our campaign. Please don't hesitate to donate at : Ramdan Food Program in GAZA

This Ramadan, 4,000 families in Gaza need your assistance to secure their Ramadan Iftar meals. With only $20, you can provide a family of an average of 5, with their daily Iftar for the entire holy month through providing them with weekly fresh food baskets for 4 weeks.

The baskets contain fresh produce, eggs and chicken purchased from small poor farmers in Gaza. 

This year with your generous support we aim to feed these families your support to these families is meaningful to the people of Gaza. 

As we did last Ramadan, we want to achieve this goal also this year.

Updates will be sent to you weekly via email, with all documents and photos.

Best Regrads,

Walid Mamhoud..

Will Gaza’s health care system be able to stem the spread of the virus?

Global monitoring of the pandemic’s spread indicates that every infected individual will likely infect 2 to 2.5 other people – a pace similar to that of the Spanish Flu and much higher than the Swine Flu that hit in 2009. At the moment, stopping the spread depends on two main factors, screen testing for the virus and isolating those who tested positive to prevent continued spread. In the current conditions, it is unlikely that the authorities in Gaza will be able to provide the necessary response. So far, only 92 tests have been administered in Gaza, and it’s unclear how successfully the authorities can enforce isolation in one of the poorest and most densely populated places in the world. Add to that the debilitated water and sewage infrastructure, which makes it much harder to maintain the required standards of hygiene and protection during an epidemic

We Are here To help.

We will create a team of volunteers to work in the field providing the basic needs of the population and providing sterilization tool

In these difficult times, we are doing our best to protect people, especially poor families who cannot buy sterilizers.

The situation in Gaza is catastrophic and we need your support to stand as one hand to confront this virus and prevent its spread in Gaza.

Through this campaign, we will provide sterilization equipment for families here, and we will coordinate with the Ministry of Health in order to provide them with the necessary medical equipment such as an isolation suit and masks.

By your support to this Campaign we will make a difference, let's make things change for better. 

Please Show your Support AT :  Covid-19 in Gaza Emergency Relief

As Gaza nears to the 2020 uninhabitability deadline, and a freezing cold winter hits its besieged population; we should try if even on a micro level to do our best to bring warmth and happiness to its children.

That's why I've relaunched our "Keep Me Warm" campaign hoping to bring the heartwarming spirit of Christmas to our people in Gaza.

My friends, your unmatched kindness and generosity will mean the world to the hundreds of kids who will receive winter clothing and umbrellas and the tens of families that we'll help to fix the roofs of their houses and provide with stoves from your crucial donations.

Please donate to and share our campaign so that together, we can bring a gentle breeze of hope to Gaza's children.

https://www.launchgood.com/project/keep_me_warm_gaza#!/​

A huge thank you from Walid , to everyone that has donated .

The fundraiser is still going but some of the funds are being used before Christmas.

These are the first pictures.

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In Gaza, Cameras and Lenses are a Lifeline

On July 3rd, Sanad Latifa's camera broke.  Not only is his camera the tool of his trade and key to his making a living, Sanad's photography is a lifeline for Gaza. Without photography, no one would know what is happening in the Gaza Strip.

Help these talented photo linguists share their world — as only they can.
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Salam Alikom,