help my family evacuate Gaza

I am Abdelrahman Banat, a computer science student who was supposed to be in my first year at Al-Azhar University. However, this cursed war has stood between me and my future, the dream I had since childhood. Like any child living their normal childhood, dreaming of growing up in the bosom of their family within their safe and secure home, dreaming of becoming a computer science engineer in the future, the destruction of the dream was much quicker than I imagined.

i have recently finished high schools and want to continue their dreams to study in university, they are signed up for the first year in college and paid the first semester fees, the university were completely destroyed before, in fact almost every university has been destroyed.

on October 13, the escalation of hostilities and subsequent Israeli military directives forced my family into multiple relocations from Gaza to khan Younis then to Rafah where we are living in a tent now, each move has been marked by life-threatening experiences and heart-wrenching losses in our community.

Adding to the turmoil, my dad has lost his job due to the destruction, leaving them without any means to support themselves. Each day brings the threat of death and starvation, especially my father suffers from high blood pressure and he has diabetes, and as you know there’s no medical care now in Gaza.

In the desperate scramble to escape the ongoing war, my family find themselves sheltering in flimsy tents, ill-equipped to shield them from the harsh realities of the elements. As night descends, the biting cold penetrates their meager layers of clothing, leaving us shivering in the darkness. With no more than a few thin blankets to share among them, they huddle together, their bodies aching for the warmth they so desperately lack. Sleep becomes a distant luxury as they cling to each other for comfort.

And when morning breaks, there is no relief from the relentless chill. The sun offers little solace as it beats down on their makeshift shelter, turning it into a suffocating sauna. With no respite from the oppressive heat, they struggle to find refuge from the elements that seem determined to torment them at every turn. In this never-ending battle for survival, their lack of adequate clothing and blankets serves as a stark reminder of the dire circumstances they find themselves in, amplifying their sense of helplessness in the face of adversity.

I’ve launched a GoFundMe campaign with a desperate plea for help. Our sole mission is to evacuate my family from the violence and devastation war in Gaza and give us a chance to achieve their dreams and study as any human being. Every contribution, regardless of how much, brings us closer to ensuring their safety and well-being.

I am reaching out to you, dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers, to ask for your support in funding our evacuation. The funds raised will be used to cover transportation costs, temporary shelter, and basic necessities for our family until we can establish a more stable situation.

expenses breakdown:

Passport Fees: $130 per person.

Crossing boarder Fees (Rafah/Egypt): $6000 per Person.

University Fees: $3000 per year.

Living Cost: $1000 per month.