I am republishing, with permission, this GoFundMe appeal started by Vicky Brotherton in the U.K. on behalf of a family in Gaza, one of thousands struggling to survive the horrific conditions that the daily assault by Israel has caused. I have donated. I urge you to do so as well –any amount is welcome.
As Hadeel, one of the daughters in this family says, “My dream is to leave this hell.” She has seen others get offers of scholarships to study in other countries and she hopes a smiliar offer will come her way soon. If you are associated with a university or college that can help, please feel free to reach out to Hadeel directly via WhatsApp at +970592174823 or her personal email at hadeelmohamadsersawi@gmail.com
Meanwhile, to earn some money, Hadeel has started teaching the Arabic language via Zoom. She says “I am highly proficient in Arabic and can teach you from scratch to proficiency. The system will be structured in monthly courses, where we work on a specific focus each month—first reading, then writing.”
Her fees are extremely modest but will help her meet the cost of supporting her family of six, She and her sister are trying to continue their university studies online while their two brothers are still in school. They live with their parents in a bullet-ridden rented house with walls that have holes caused by repeated bombings –but it is better than the alternative. They dread the prospect of returning to the hardship of living in tents if the donations dry up.
Please help. See Vicky Brotherton’s appeal below.
Help a family in Gaza survive the genocide
Vicky Brotherton
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My name is Vicky, based in the UK, and I’ve set up a GoFundMe account to help my friend’s family, who are living in Gaza, raise vital funds to survive the genocide. This is their story –
‘Hello, my name is Susan.
[am a mother of four children: my two sons, Omar and Karim, and my two daughters, Hadeel and Dareen].
We once lived in a beautiful, spacious house overlooking the sea. Our life was comfortable-we ate the finest food, dressed well, and went on family trips together. My children had a safe home where they could study, play, and grow.
Then, without warning, everything collapsed.
Our house, filled with love and memories, was destroyed in a single moment. Suddenly, we became homeless. We fled barefoot, without clothes, without belongings, and without even a piece of our precious memories.
Since then, we have been displaced again and again, moving from place to place, never knowing where we will sleep the next night. I lost many relatives, friends, and neighbours. Every day, I live in fear of losing someone else I love.
and my children wake up terrified in the middle of the night. The lack of food, clean water, and safety has deeply affected my mental health and theirs. Since October 7, 2023, we have been waiting for this nightmare to end, but each day feels more hopeless.
The sounds of bombings and drones fill the sky,
Why I am asking for your help
Through this campaign, I am reaching out with humility and hope. I am asking for support so that my family and I can survive. Life in Gaza has become unbearable: food is scarce, clean water is almost impossible to find, and healthcare is collapsing. My children often go to sleep hungry, and have no way to protect them from sickness or cold.’
Thank you for considering supporting Susan and her family. Any donation, no matter how small will be gratefully received.
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