A hope for my future and a decent life for my family

Hi everyone! I’m Noémie, a fundraiser for this campaign on behalf of my friend Dr.Majd.

Here’s her message:

“I never imagined that we would face a genocide and war of such destruction and hell, to the point of being displaced from our destroyed home. We never felt that one day we would lose everything we own in the blink of an eye: our home, our possessions, our work, our source of livelihood, our relatives, and our close friends. Our vision of the future is lost in our hands.

Dear friends and kind strangers, I hope this letter finds you in good health and good spirits.

I'm Majd Mohammad Amin Abu Ghaben, an intern dentist, fresh graduate, the 4th graduate among 6 doctors brothers, citizen of occupied Palestine, currently residing in the Gaza Strip. I am contacting you today after nearly more than 250 days of war and hell in Gaza and displacement more than 7 times from one place to another with a request for help. A call for survival, and a call for a future for me and my extended family.

Eleven years ago, when I was young, my father died.During these years, life was so difficult for my mother that she was the sole babysitter and caregiver for 11 orphan children.You endured great suffering and great sacrifices to give us a good life and build a home for us.

I was creating my own environment to enjoy life and work; I can manage my time properly and make the most of every minute of every day. I carefully planned every step I took after graduation. I worked hard to become a distinguished dentist.

Unfortunately, everything suddenly changed on October 7th. We have woken up to a genocidal war. My family and I, the people of northern Gaza, lived through very difficult days and events. We could not sleep at night due to the intense anxiety and terrifying sounds, especially when a neighboring house was bombed and the windows of our house fell on us while we were sitting to eat lunch. We had to flee from our home in northern Gaza to southern Gaza before it was bombed and burned to the ground. We crossed the checkpoint erected by the occupation in search of safety. It was an unforgettable day due to extreme fatigue and standing that lasted for 5 hours. It's hard to describe the feeling of sadness you get when you leave the house.Where you grew up since your childhood and you had nothing to carry with you except a very small bag of clothes, which you left with everything in it from the largest to the smallest, and you carried with you nothing but your dearest memories.

My family's life took a devastating turn when we had to leave our home in northern Gaza. We have been displaced more than seven times now, and in the end, we had no choice but to take refuge in a tent, where life is very difficult.There is no electricity available, no communications, water is scarce, we find it difficult to find and it is unclean, there is no healthy food, there is not enough bedding to sleep on, and there are not enough clothes to protect against the extreme cold of the night, so in the winter we often get the flu due to the severity of the cold and the lack of clothes, but now the tent does not protect us from the intense heat during the day and the spread of insects and diseases. Unfortunately, this tent does not protect us from anything, not even from rain or wind, but in the end, it was a shelter.Trying to keep our spirits up, my mom tells us this is an “adventure that teaches us a lot,” which makes me sad.

One day, we woke up to the news that our house had been bombed and burned.My childhood home, dreams, and beautiful memories—we truly lost everything: our dear possessions, our clothes, my own room, my dear study desk, all the memories of my dental work and the talents I created during my school years, and all the necessary dental tools that I owned, and I will use it to complete my dental internship year.

My five doctor brothers and I are now volunteering in a hospital as doctors in the emergency department, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and maxillofacial surgery, and we are doing our best to help the injured and save people’s lives. We have continued to work until now despite the intensity of the bombing and the poor psychological and mental health caused by the war.

I am currently seeking to obtain my Bachelor's degree in Dentistry, which is being withheld due to accumulated tuition fees amounting to €6,000. I also wish to complete my mandatory internship year in dentistry, which has been halted—losing 7 out of the 12 required months—due to the ongoing war. My university and all training centers in northern Gaza have been bombed and destroyed.

The conditions imposed on us by the occupation are beyond what the human mind can imagine. This is a war of extermination in every sense of the word. It is the third major attack within the same year—2023—which has turned our lives into an unbearable nightmare.

All funds raised through this campaign will go toward:

- Paying off my university tuition so I can finally receive my Bachelor's degree in Dentistry. About €6,000

- Purchasing dental supplies necessary to resume and complete my internship year.

- Supporting my family with basic daily necessities such as food, water, clothing, bedding, and other essentials.

Your support can help me reclaim my future and bring some stability to my family during these devastating times.

Time is of the essence, as their current situation is dire.Every donation, no matter the size, will contribute to our journey to safety.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference to my family. The funds raised will be used transparently and efficiently.

Share our story, amplify our plea, and stand with us as we navigate through the darkest days of our lives. Thank you for being a beacon of hope in our darkest hour.

With all respect❤️. “