#gaza

[palestinian-fundraising]

As pride month begins, let us not forget our Palestinian brothers and sisters.

[sayruq]

Happy Pride Month

[fallahifag]

GAZA NEEDS YOU. DON'T LOOK AWAY. YOU CAN SAVE LIVES. Below are some VETTED campaigns to support the people who have been experiencing an active genocide for almost a full year. DONATE DONATE DONATE. If you cannot, share widely.

(June 1)

Help Iyad and his family (@iyadsobhei) - Iyad is an elderly man who has been living in dire conditions with deteriorating health; he needs to evacuate with his wife and eight children. This fundraiser currently has NO FUNDS.

Help evacuate Hani's family (@skatehani) - A dear friend, and a Palestinian skater trying to evacuate 10 members of his family; he has lost his father to injustice. Less than halfway to his goal.

Help Husam and his family (@husamthaher) - Husam desperately needs to save himself, his wife, and 3 young children.

Ahmd needs urgent evacuation (@ahmd-iyd) - Ahmd has lost his livelihood to this genocide, and needs funds to help his family evacuate and rebuild their life.

Help Mahmoud Abu Hamam and his family (@ma7moudgaza) - A college student who desperately needs to evacuate to Egypt.

Help Iman’s family find safety (@imaneyad) - Iman has a family of 7 who need to find safety.

Help Mahmoud's family evacuate (@mahmoud0qassas) - Mahmoud and his family need to get to Egypt. His brother in law needs medical attention ASAP.

Support Ruba and Amal's family's urgent evacuation (@rubashaban @amalshabn) - Ruba and Amal's family are lacking the basic necessities of life; they have an elderly father who desperately needs to be evacuated for medical care.

Help Omar evacuate (@omarsobhi) - Omar is a 20 year old Palestinian student who wants to save himself and his family from this genocide.

Support Fahmi and his family (@fahmiakkila) - Fahmi's life has been turned completely upside down, and he now finds himself responsible to save his parents, sisters, & brothers - 7 members.

Save a displaced Gazan Family (@ranibra) - Rania is married with five children, her husband needs medical care. She is now responsible to save her children. Help them evacuate.

Save little Yusuf and his family (@ahmednabubake) - Yusuf is in an intensive care unit fighting for his life in Gaza; he needs urgent evacuation alongside his family.

Save a family trapped in Gaza (@mohamedalanqer) - Mohammed Alanqar and his family are living in fear, urgently needing financial assistance to escape to a safer environment.

Help Gazan children survive (@aymanayyad81) - Fadi Ayyad, an 18-year-old from Gaza seeks the funds to help his family survive these gruesome conditions.

Save Tawfik and his family (@tawfikwaleef) - Tawfik is an engineer from Gaza who urgently needs to escape Gaza with his family.

Help Tahseen and his family (@tahseenmush) - Tahseen and his family are from northern Gaza and need urgent help to survive this genocide.

Help Nader's family to evacuate from Gaza (@nadershoshaa) - Nader and his family, consisting of six members, are currently displaced in the south; help them evacuate and survive.

Don't ignore this list—your support is URGENTLY needed. Each fundraiser here is an opportunity to help, and it has been made easy for you to find these fundraisers. You can easily save lives. Pick at least one to support. Once again, your donation can save lives. If you can't donate, please share these campaigns.

FIND MORE CAMPAIGNS HERE

إذا انت من غزة و بدك إضافتك إلى القائمة التالية - اضغط هنا

[petrowriting]

this year while we all celebrate pride month and celebrate ourselves as well as those who came before us and paved the way for us to do so, we must also think of those in gaza, queer or not, who live every day under a brutal occupation and don’t have that same privilege. happy pride, and may we see a free palestine in this lifetime.

[alaajshaat]

There is no safe place left. The Israeli army is merciless and does not know humanity. Save us from certain death through support via PayPal wallet.

[scottishcommune]

Below the cut is a template email to send to Edinburgh Pride regarding sponsorship from Aegon, who have investments linked to the genocide in Palestine. Please feel free to use this text or edit it and make it your own and send it to contact@prideedinburgh.co.uk

Dear Edinburgh Pride,

As a queer person living in Edinburgh, I was deeply saddened to learn that the march partner for Edinburgh Pride 2024 is Aegon.

In December 2023 the ‘Don’t Buy Into Occupation Coalition’ published a report that showed Aegon have US$564million invested via shares and bonds in companies operating in illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories. Source: https://dontbuyintooccupation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023_DBIO-III-Report_11-December-2023.pdf

We are watching a live-streamed genocide every day - over 36,000 people in Palestine have been murdered by Israeli forces, including at least 15,000 children. The brutality of these atrocities are unthinkable, with evidence of torture and targeting of hospitals, ambulances and refugee camps.

We all have a responsibility to do what we can to end this genocide. As queer people, we are part of a rich history of resisting oppression and dehumanisation - of both ourselves and those we stand in solidarity with. Pride started as a protest against homophobia, transphobia and police violence. It is an important moment to come together as a community to celebrate queer joy and resilience.

But how can we celebrate using profits stained with the blood of our siblings in Palestine?

Aegon has $564million invested in companies that have been listed by the UN as “raising human rights concerns” for their operations in illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories, In 1948, 750,000 Palestinian people were displaced from their homes and lands and since then, Israeli settlements have been used to spread this process of colonisation.

In addition to this figure, Aegon also has major investments in Eaton Corp Plc., who supply parts for helicopters and fighter jets to the Israeli military and have recently been the target of major protests at their factory in Dorset. They also invest in Amazon, who support the Israeli military with surveillance technology used against Palestians.

Israel has long used ‘pinkwashing’ as a tactic to justify the brutal repression of Palestinians, using queer people to legitimise this horrific violence. We refuse to allow this to be done in our name.

The tide is turning on companies like Aegon that profit from investments in the companies complicit in genocide. Recently, both Hay and Edinburgh Book Festival have dropped Baillie Gifford as a sponsor after over 800 authors called on them to divest from companies involved in Israel and the fossil fuel industry.

I ask that Edinburgh Pride:

Calls on Aegon to commit to divest from companies involved in supplying technology to Israel and operating in illegal settlements.

Drop Aegon as a sponsor until they are able to show evidence of divestment.

Publicly call for a ceasefire and a free Palestine.

There is no pride in genocide.

I look forward to hearing your response.

XX

Sources:

Investments in companies operating in illegal settlements https://dontbuyintooccupation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023_DBIO-III-Report_11-December-2023.pdf

Investments in Eaton https://extranet.secure.aegon.co.uk/static/sxhub/pdf/client-pen-distribution.pdf

Investments in Amazon https://www.aegon.co.uk/content/dam/auk/assets/publication/fund-factsheet/standard_bkj9zs0.pdf

Israel’s pinkwashing: https://bdsmovement.net/pinkwashing

War on Gaza statistics: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-war-in-maps-and-charts-live-tracker

Edinburgh book festival ends Baillie Gifford sponsorship: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm553zrr3e4o

[mahmoudkhalaff]

Physically in Ireland While my Bleeding Soul is Held Hostage in Gaza

Being away from Gaza in the midst of a devastating war turns every second into a heart-wrenching vicious circle of pain. Simple everyday activities like having breakfast, drinking water, and going for a walk turn into heart-bursting torture. It is nearly impossible to focus on any of my studies or be productive when fear and guilt are holding my brain and soul as prisoners. Yet, as I was evacuated to Ireland to pursue my studies four months into the war, I had a responsibility to give lectures in my Irish college to students and staff to expose the crimes of apartheid Israel and tell the story of the daily suffering of my people during a genocidal war.

Please donate, reblog, and share my fundraiser with others.

[dinamaliha]

This is how my morning begins every day. Obtaining water is one of the hardest things in Gaza. Every day at six in the morning, a truck comes to fill our water containers and then leaves, not returning until the next day. If you don't arrive early, you will be without water for the entire day. It becomes even more difficult when I need to shower. I plead with the truck driver to increase my share of water so that I have the chance to shower. Every night, I pray to God that I reach the spot early before the truck arrives. Sometimes, I can't make it on time, and I start thinking about how the day will go without water. Providing water for me and my siblings throughout the day has become a dream, whereas we once had much bigger dreams. Thank God, today I arrived early and managed to take this picture to show you our painful reality. My hope in you, after God, is to rescue us from this nightmare so that we can move to a place where we can start new dreams and have a beautiful life.💔🇵🇸

[firas-salem]

We've lost EVERYTHING .. Please Help Us not lose each other. In the blink of an eye, we've lost our home, our city, our memories, our friends , members of our families ,our money ,our safety and our peace. Things are getting worse, we need your help I just want my kids to be SAFE HELP US AND DONATE click here

Help me rescue my Family of 11 out of war ,diseases, and famine. We’re all sick almost all the time (especially my mother and brother, they can’t seem to recover) , and now my kids got sick again with no healthcare and little money and resources.

DONATE NOW !

Every € Counts !!

Every € takes us one step closer to our Safety

Every Share and Ask takes us one step closer to our GOAL

PLEASE SHARE AND DONATE ! Thank you so much for your support

I can't share as much as accounts got shadowbanned .. please help me share (Verified fundraiser by @el-shab-husseincan and others  ) If you need any verification I can provide

@sayruq @nabulsi @communistchilchuck @palipunk @fairuzfan @ibtisams

[malkzaeem]

On this night, we lost everything we have 💔

They said it was a war and it would pass

But since 2021, we lost our home, our childhood, our belongings, our livelihood, our memories, ourselves, our laughter, and our most basic rights. 😔💔

My father dedicated all his time and effort to invest in Al-jawhara Tower, but he lost everything in minutes

In the 2023 war, we lost our family home, and my father lost his job and source of income. We have been displaced more than 5 times

Together we can do even more good for others who need it 🤍

Please support us by donating or sharing 🙏

[palestinian-fundraising]

Masterlist of Tumblr users doing commissions/work for Palestinian charities and or fundraisers!

So many artists and creators are producing great work in exchange for donations, so I figured I’d spotlight some I found!

- @ficsforgaza : organizes fanfiction writers who will write in exchange donations to fundraisers from gazafunds. Donations go straight to fundraiser, not to the author.

- @911actionforgaza @911actionforgaza : Organizes artists to create fanart for 911 for Care For Gaza from May 20th to June 17th. Their carrd gives more information as to what you have to pay for what (more details).

- @icacus : Creating original art in exchange for proof of donations to a fundraiser from multiple listed Palestinian charities (post with details)

- @vampirerodeo779 : Creating original art after providing proof of donate to PCRF (post with details)

- @raining-its-pouring : Creating rainworld fan art until June 10 in exchange for proof of donation to PCRF or a gofundme from Operation Olive Branch (post with details)

- @lavellart : Proof of $7 minimum or more donation to any gofundme from Operation Olive Branch or Gaza Funds for a drawing of anything (post with details)

- @swartists4palestine : Minimum $9 donation for Star Wars fan art sketches in exchange for proof of donations to e-sims, PCRF, or Medical Aid for Palestinians

- @ursidanger : Sketch for any amount donated to gazafunds or Municipality of Gaza. More donated, more detailed, but even smallest donation will get a pic. (post with details)

- @6oys or @campanella : Minimum $7 donation to Operation Olive Branch, Gaza Funds, PadsForPeace, or #SAPAHopeForSudan in exchange for either a flat-color mini or pixel pagedoll (post with details).

- @daily-dragon-drawing : Proof of donation to eSims for Gaza, PCRF, United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Medical Aid for Palestinians, or Operation Olive Branch in exchange for a dragon drawing. Proof sent through asks, higher donation, more detailed dragon! (post with details)

- @setewbro : Donate $15 or more to a fundraiser from @helpgazachildren and get a sketch in return (post with details).

- @roastbeasts : Buy e-Sims or $14 to Care for Gaza to get a creature of your choice (more details)

- @rachelbigpeep : Proof of donating $10 or more to PCRF in exchange for a sketch of your choice (more details)

- @solisaureus : Donate $20 or more to one of the multiple listed Palestinian charities in exchange for a pencil sketch (more details)

- @sillyandquiteawkward : Donate e-Sims in exchange for any art of your choice (more details)

- @evilmiku : Drawing icons in exchange for donations to charities (listed in post) for Palestine, Sudan, and Congo (more details)

- @taqoou : Proof of donations to listed charities in exchange for a drawing of your choice from one of multiple artists (more details)

- @ardentblooms : Donate a minimum of $10 to this gofundme in exchange for a character drawing. The more donated, the more detailed your character (more details).

- @tortiefrancis : Proof of donations as little as $5 or more to this gofundme in exchange for a Chibi and or Sketch. More donated, more detailed (more details).

- @emptyshellofanillusionwizard : Proof of a donation of $20 or more to gazafunds, Life For Gaza, E-Sims for Gaza, or any verified charity in exchange for a doodle or drawing (more details)

- @sepiamestus : Proof of a donation of $5 or more to any of these gofundmes in exchange for drawings, more donated, more complex (more details).

- @objectshow-enjoyer : Send proof of a donation to e-sim, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund or Care for Gaza in exchange for a drawing of a character of your choosing (more details)

- @hatgame : Proof of sending a donation of $7 or more to Care for Gaza or e-Sims any image in a style of your choice. Once again, more donated, more effort (more details).

- @neurotypical-sonic : Proof of a donation of at least $1 to either Anera, UNRWA, or any fundraisers from FundsForGaza and get a drawing in return! OP is best with sonic and human(oid) characters, but they are willing to draw pretty much anything! (more details)

- @apollon-emos : Donate at least $10-$15 Help Gazan Children, ANERA or PCRF in exchange for a 12-16 line poem (more details).

- @turtledovers : Any amount donated to this gofundme in exchange for a drawing. The more donated, the higher tier content will be made up to and including comics or animated gifs (more details)

- @mollybrooks : For every 2 eSims you donate, you'll receive a digital sketch of a beloved object or creature as a print-quality file (more details)

- @lefthandedbastard : Donate to one of Arab.com’s trusted charities in exchange for a sketch (more details)

- @mimibayra : Donate a $5 minimum to the listed charities (in the more details) in exchange for art (including fanart and OCs) (more details).

[sayruq]

If you feel this way, here are some Gofundmes you can donate to

Abu Shammalah Family (€953/100,000)

Moment Alostaz family (€7,539/70,000)

Youssef family (€9,395/50,000)

Renad & Her Family (£9,696/25,000)

Alia's Family (€7,870/30,000)

Mohamed Hamad and his family (£3,872/50,000)

Safaa and her family (€9,757/20,000)

Maliha Family (€23,446/32,000)

Mahmoud Abu Hamam (CAD $5,348/10,000)

Eman Abuhayya Family (AUD $40,455/85,684)

Ezzideen & his Family (€26,314/75,000)

Ahmed's family (€4,658/70,000)

Let's do our part to help the people of Gaza!!!!

[fairuzfan]

UPDATE: Sheets for Privacy in North Gaza

Because of the intense bombing of Jabaliya refugee camp in North Gaza, the destroyed homes that people were sheltering continue to lose walls and structure. There is no privacy for Palestinians as they struggle to find safe places to live in the midst of this genocide. To help with this, Mahmoud Abusalama, our friend in North Gaza, distributed sheets for people to put up for privacy.

Thanks to your donations, HelpGazaChildren is able to help people both in the North and South of the Gaza Strip.

Please keep donating to HelpGazaChildren! This grassroots effort is helping so many people in Gaza when the world has abandoned them!

Donate to our GoFundMe which goes directly to Hussam, who manages camps in Rafah, with NO middleman in between! He also sends money to the North!

HelpGazaChildren Notion Site || #helpgazachildren tag

GoFundMe Link

[ID: Mahmoud AbuSalama speaking to the camera with a car in the background, it's trunk open. There are rolled up sheets in the trunk. Then people come in to help Mahmoud put in more sheets in the trunk.]

[rainn-dropz-world]

[mysharona1987]

[ladychlo]

Since it is Pride Month, keep an eye on Gaza and Palestine, and keep educating yourselves on the intersectional struggle. Queer liberation is a decolonial process. Queer liberation is an essential part of Palestine's liberation!