fahed and reem are the parents to five children. the prolonged attack on gaza and subsequent destruction of everything they've known has forced them to fundraise, but the oldest, sahar (@fahedshehab9), has been making videos to help spread the word. the thought of a young girl advocating for her family's survival in front of the world is as heartbreaking 10 months into cruel bombardment as it was on october 7, october 6, 2023, 2014, 2008, and every single day since 1948 when palestine was first shattered.
this is the current progress of their fundraiser. sahar has done a wonderful job spreading the word so far, but as of posting, they still need €18,634 to meet their goal.
please help her and her family by sharing, reposting with the link, and donating what you're able!
EDIT (AUG 29): due to circumstances explained below, the goal has been increased to include her aunt and her family. please continue to donate and share!
I love how half the Tumblr girlies are "hey angels sorry for being inactive i had exams ://" and the other half are "sorry y'all i overdosed on cocaine anyways lana unreleased slaps so hard"
you will shift ( hypnotizes you )
In one corner of Gaza, drowning in destruction and echoing with suffering, sat Umm Saleh, a woman in her fifties, beside her modest tent hastily erected after losing her home in the latest bombardment. Her face told stories of patience and resilience, with lines of time etched on it as if they were records of unforgettable events.
Umm Saleh, who once lived in a small house filled with the voices of her children, now bore witness to the agony of displacement. She was forced to flee with her children after a shell hit their home, leaving behind years of memories and simple belongings she never imagined would become unattainable.
Every morning, Umm Saleh leaves her tent in search of sustenance to feed her children. She goes to bakeries providing aid, waiting for hours under Gaza’s scorching sun. Despite the exhaustion that weighs down her frail body, she carries the bread, dampened with her tears, and returns with a fake smile that conceals the worries of a mother striving to protect the remnants of her family.
At night, when everyone else is asleep, Umm Saleh remains seated at the entrance of the tent, gazing at the dark sky. She reminisces about the days gone by, about her home that was once filled with warmth, and about her elderly, ailing husband of 70 years. Despite the pain, she finds remnants of hope in her heart—a hope for a day when peace will return and her children and grandchildren will live in a new home brimming with joy.
In moments of solitude, Umm Saleh finds solace in prayer and supplication. She implores God to protect Gaza and its people and to wipe away the dust of sorrow from everyone’s hearts. She often repeats, "We are here to remind the world that we are stronger than war, and we will rebuild our lives anew, no matter the cost."
Umm Saleh is not just a displaced woman but a symbol of patience and strength in the face of harsh circumstances. Her story, like the stories of thousands of mothers in Gaza, embodies the continuous struggle for life in a land torn apart by war, yet still blossoming with hope.
This is based on that one meme isn’t it? I love this.
I just had a vision
credit- @/theotherwOman_ (pinterest)
I CAN'T STAND THIS REALITY ANYMORE
WHY THE FUCK DO I KEEP WAKING UP HERE??? MY GOD. I WANT TO WAKE UP NEXT TO MY MAN, NOT HERE, DAMN IT 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 I WANT HIM, NO MY CR. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Please donate if you're able + share/reblog!
Here's a roundup of all the personal campaigns I've been made aware of via my inbox in the past couple of weeks:
@reemshehabnew has raised €55,412 of their €85,000 goal (Verified here and via the ButterflyEffectProject on line #764)
@nohaayyad19 has raised $66,155 of their $85,000 goal (Verified via Operation Olive Branch, line #78 of the Master List)
@ahmed4palestine has raised $18,479 of their $20,000 goal (Verified via GoFund(water)Me(lons), line #488 and Vetted by 90-ghost)
@dodiahmed123 has raised €1,148 of their €20,000 goal (Donation protected + clean reverse image search)
@zainsami has raised €555 of their €35,000 goal (Donation protected + clean RIS)
@familyetaf1234567 has raised €2,213 of their €50,000 goal (Donation protected + clean RIS)
@huda-gaza has raised $801 of their $10,000 goal (Vetted by association + donation protected + clean RIS)
@palestinian0 has raised kr8,168 NOK of their kr200,000 goal (Donation protected + clean RIS)
You can also check out my previous post to aid 5 more families!
Me because I’m not mentally well: