First, we want to once again deeply thank everyone again for donating to and sharing the campaign to help @moatazart, Mariam, and Maria evacuate Gaza for Egypt! They were able to transfer the money they raised into Egypt and begin the required paperwork!
Unfortunately, complications have arisen
The original sum ($20,000) included the cost of traveling to and entering Egypt for all three of them, as well as basic expenses required for starting a new life in a new country. In numbers, that is ($5,000•3 people)+$5,000=$20,000.
However, the cost of transferring the money was more than 20% of the initial sum, over $4,000. This was so high that nearly all of the money alotted for living expenses is now gone. Their paperwork is started and they are preparing for the dangerous journey south, but as of right now, they have nothing to live off of once they reach Egypt (God willing).
It is frustrating and disappointing that it costs an additional +20% just to begin the process of reaching safety. Now, Moataz, Mariam, and Maria are in need of $4,000 in order to be able to have a place to stay and money for food in Egypt. The goal of this fund is $5,000 because it is now known that 20-25% of funds transferred will be lost to fees. $1,000 will go toward these fees, while $4,000 will cover living expenses.
Please help this family rebuild their lives! If you cannot donate, please reblog Moataz’s post and this post, repost the fundraiser link on your own blogs, and on your other social media accounts.
please please please check out this amazing campaign at: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4-HR5iuRoG/
In honor of a Gazan tradition, the #greenforgaza hashtag was born, urging global participation in preparing and enjoying molokhiya for the first iftar of Ramadan, symbolizing hope and goodness. Advocating for solidarity, social media users are encouraged to share images of their green Ramadans, accompanied by prayers for Gaza's well-being. Beyond culinary contributions, support through donations and calls for a ceasefire are urged, fostering empathy and compassion during the holy month. Regardless of religious affiliation, individuals are invited to join the trend, embracing green or white foods while highlighting the plight of Gaza. Remembering the innocent victims of conflict, the call for #CeasefireNow resonates, aiming for a Ramadan marked by peace and hope, rather than the darkness of destruction. Spread the message and stand in unity with Gaza during these trying times.
While digging through the rubble of their home, Aboud was excited to find his school photos and certificates. Ashraf shared this video of his brother Aboud on April 21.
The Almajaida brothers are on Instagram under Ashraf's account (Ashraf_Almajaida). They have a Go Fund Me for evacuating the family.
Available Go Fund Me campaigns for people whose stories have been shared on watermelllonarchive can be found in the resources post.
Master doc that contains different resources and support for many countries including Palestine, Congo, Haiti, Hawai’i, etc ((op is underneath the link))
A fundraiser I trust! The person organizing it apparently adds people to a close friends story where she shares updates about the progress of getting her family members out upon request. Please share!
You can donate to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund for as little as $1.00.
There is a fee you can choose to apply to cover processing.
Which if you choose to do leaves you with a total of ~$1.35 (USD) depending on the type of card you have.
PCRF has a score of 97% on Charity Navigator.
Adults and children alike are currently dying in Palestine due to starvation. (World Health Organization Link)
The Gaza Strip is one of two places in the entire world that is categorized as Phase 5 (the highest phase) on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification scale.
So even if you think it isn't enough, remember that donating even as little as $1.35 helps! It's $1.35 they wouldn't have had otherwise. So donate if you can. 🇵🇸