August 8th, 2024 — In the wake of the ongoing devastation in Gaza, a family is desperately seeking your help to rebuild their shattered lives. Aya, her husband Imad, and their two-year-old daughter Lara were living peacefully until the war tore through their home, reducing it to rubble and leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
A Life Destroyed Overnight
The once-secure home where Lara played, slept, and thrived was obliterated in an instant. “Our house was more than just four walls; it was a sanctuary filled with memories,” Aya recalls with tears in her eyes. “Now, it’s all gone—our home, our belongings, our sense of safety. We left everything behind, forced out with nothing but the hope of survival.”
From Stability to Desperation
Imad, who had been the backbone of the family’s income, lost everything in the blink of an eye. His job at a fruit and vegetable company, where he worked alongside his father, was destroyed in the conflict. His side business as a Python programming instructor and digital content creator also fell victim to the war, as his equipment and channels were wiped out.
“The destruction has left us without a source of income. We’ve lost not just our livelihood, but also the tools and platforms that were key to rebuilding our future,” Imad explains.
Facing the Harsh Realities of War
The war has taken a heavy toll on the family’s health and well-being. With no access to clean water, healthy food, or medical care, Aya and Lara have suffered from illness after illness. “My daughter has developed lung infections from inhaling smoke, and there’s no medicine available. We’re living in conditions that no human should ever endure,” Aya shares.
Forced to use makeshift diapers and living amid pollution and waste, the family’s situation grows more dire with each passing day. Their savings are depleted, and they are now homeless, struggling to survive in a world that seems to have forgotten them.
A Plea for Compassion and Support
This family, like so many others in Gaza, needs your help to start over. They are asking for donations to cover the basic necessities of life—food, clothing, and temporary shelter—as they work to rebuild what has been lost.
“Every donation, no matter how small, brings us closer to reclaiming our dignity and hope,” says Aya. “We are deeply grateful for any support, whether it’s a financial contribution or simply sharing our story with others.”
How You Can Help
Donations can be made directly to the family’s GoFundMe campaign https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-appeal-help-imad-and-his-family-reach-safety. Your generosity will make an immediate impact, providing them with the resources they need to survive and eventually rebuild their lives.
