Help Aya's Family to escape the war in Gaza

Aya Campaign

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We (Dana and Alon) are setting up this fundraiser to help Aya and her family to leave Gaza and find safety.

Aya reached out to Dana over instagram, and has been sharing her situation with courage. Originally from Shejaiya, Gaza city - Aya (23), Intisar (68, her mother), Ola and Zain (her sister-in-law and three-year-old nephew) were displaced on Oct 10th, and have moved five times since then, ending up like many in Khan Younis.

They are currently staying in tented refuge with very basic supplies due to the humanitarian crisis. The family home in Shejaiya has since been destroyed by an air strike.

[Aya and her family's tented refuge in Khan Younis]

[Aya's family home before and after air strike]

As well as the general need to leave the war zone, Aya is particularly distressed about her mother’s health as Intisar is not able to receive medical treatment for her cancer. Zain is also in need of medical treatment for his skin, which they aren’t able to afford or source in the current circumstances. Aya’s father sadly died when she was two years old. One of her older brothers died nine years ago, and her remaining brother is currently in refuge in the Alwehda School in Gaza City. She has taken it upon herself to try to save her family.

Aya has a degree from the University College of Applied Sciences in Gaza and worked as a secretary. She hopes to pursue a career in design. She is a lovely woman in a dire situation. Over the course of the last week Dana has been in daily contact with her over messaging and video calls whenever internet access allows. Any and all contributions large and small would make a difference for Aya and her family to keep hope and try to keep their lives in safety. Anything helps in such a desperate time. Aya thanks you deeply for your care and generosity.

All donations excluding gofundme fees will go to Aya.

With love and hope, Aya Dana and Alon.

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In Aya’s words:

I can help my mother’s life,

I can offer her the path of healing and hope.

[Zain - Aya's Nephew]