Help Hala and her family in Gaza

This campaign is raising funds for Hala, her husband Mazen and their families in the North, which include 11 adults and 6 children. Hala is also helping provide for a little girl who was orphaned.

Hala is a young woman who married the love of her life, Mazen, and welcomed a child into the world just over a year ago. Unfortunately, only a few months after his birth, they lost their baby, as he became sick and they were unable to get him the medical care, medicine and food he needed in Gaza.

During the current aggression of Gaza, Hala and Mazen's house has been destroyed and they have been separated from the rest of their family and displaced to Rafah, while still grieving their child and expecting another. In May, they were displaced once again as an aggression on Rafah began, and during the displacement, Hala tragically lost her four-month-old fetus.

Hala and Mazen are currently living in a tent in a crowded and dangerous area; they share one phone that they can barely charge or get connection on; they have no way to get money in order to buy food, firewood or other supplies.

Here is the inside of their tent and what they have been cooking on:

The situation is extremely difficult due to the relentless bombing, the scarce availability of aid and the fact that prices are incredibly high right now. Hala and Mazen want to raise funds to be able to evacuate Gaza as soon as the borders reopen. In the meantime, they also need funds for food, water, basic necessities and possibly more displacements. On top of the funds they need for themselves, they are helping members of their families stuck in the North: Mazen's family includes 6 adults and 4 children, while Hala's family consists of 5 adults and 3 children. They have all been struggling to access food and basic necessities, as well as dealing with multiple health complications.

As of January 2024, Hala has started to take care of Jourie, a little girl of one year and a half, who has lost her parents. She and Hala have bonded so much that Hala now spends time with her almost everyday and has been helping her family members take care of her, providing her with food, clothes and other necessities.

Please help as much as you can by donating and sharing this fund. We are extremely grateful for any help you will give.

For transparency: I am organizing this fundraiser with the help of Hala’s younger brother, Walid. He will be the beneficiary and send the money raised directly to Hala.

IMPORTANT: As of February 2025, almost 42k has been raised over the course of year, and most of it has had to be spent. For details on the reasons why the money was spent, you can check the updates and Hala's instagram profile, but overall it went to cover multiple displacements, months of food, water and other basic necessities and multiple health emergencies. A lot of it was also lost in transfer and withdrawal fees, which have gone up to 50% at times.

COST BREAKDOWN

Food (2 adults and 1 child): 1500 USD/month

Water (2 adults and 1 child): 300 USD/month

Money for Mazen’s family in the North (6 adults and 3 children): 1500 USD/month

Money for Hala’s family in the North (5 adults and 3 children): 1500 USD/month

Transportation: 〜 300 USD/month

Gas: 〜 17 USD/month

Wood for cooking and heating: 〜 600 USD/month

Phone costs for Hala and Mazen: 〜 10 USD /month

Medical tests and treatment for Hala and Mazen: 〜 250 USD/month

Total: 5,977 USD/month x 6 months = 35,862

Tarps for tents: 〜 400 USD

Clothes: 〜 500 USD

Total: 36,762 USD

GFM fees: 〜 1470

Transfer fees: 〜 1103 (approx. 3%)

Withdrawal fees: 12,866 (withdrawal fees for Hala have been up to 40%)

TOTAL: 36,762 + 1470 + 1103 + 12.866 = 52,201 USD

52,201 USD = 〜 49,910 EUR (in addition to the 〜42k raised and spent on necessities and medical emergencies over the last year)

NOTE: These are indicative costs based on the current situation. It isn't possible at a time like this to accurately predict how much money will actually be spent at any time, so please make sure to check your email for updates from this campaign to follow Hala and Mazen's situation and continue to support them.