Help Em Yousef's Family Rebuild Their Lives

Please help Em Yousef, her son Fadi Qassim, and the rest of their family, who are trapped in G*z*. I have been messaging with Em and Fadi on Instagram, and they asked me to host this GoFundMe on their family's behalf to help them. Em’s instagram handle is @namer_qasem1

Words from Fadi

I hope this message finds you well. I am Fadi Qasem, a 21-year-old Palestinian from Gaza. My beautiful family consists of my parents and five siblings. My family and I are suffering the consequences of a devastating war that left our only home in ruins.

Like any young man, I have dreams and hopes for a better life. Not just for me, but for my family as well. Our home was built on love, with walls of nostalgic memories and hopeful dreams, built with great effort by my father until the war came.

Not only did we lose our home, we also lost our source of income and there have been no salaries since the war started. Deep in my heart, I feel despair and pain for what my family and I are suffering from this terrible war.

The war was completely devastating and left our only home in ruins. We lost everything and now we need a fresh start. I understand the challenges that stand in our way, but I am determined to rebuild our home, provide shelter for my family and help those around us and to help me complete my studies. I have a sick brother who suffers from excess electricity. I hope to help him by providing him with treatment and helping my brothers continue their education. I cannot do it alone. So I am here today, communicating with the family.

With your donations, together we can make this dream come true. Every dollar helps build a better future for me and my family. Without your help, we will remain stuck in despair, but together we can make hope shine again.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support during these difficult times. Your donations mean so much to us, and your generosity will forever be treasured in our hearts.”

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Stay well, Fadi Qassim

Please donate what you can to help this beautiful family get out safely and rebuild their lives. Thank you - Emily Ide, in Connecticut, USA

2 of Em Yousef's sons (Fadi is on the right):

Em Yousef and her family (photo taken 6 years ago):

Their family cat, who they are still taking care of and love deeply:

UPDATE 7/22/24:

Thank you so, so, so much for all of your generous donations. Some of the donations have already reached Em Yousef and her family, and they were able to buy some food, clean water, soap, and medicine. This means so much to them!!! And to me!!! Please continue donating as much as you can.

UPDATE 8/19/24:

Em and her son Fadi and the rest of their family are so thankful for all of your donations, as the money has helped them survive this horrible g3n0/c1d3.

They were staying in eastern Deir al-Balah. This past weekend, they were forced to evacuate by the IOF. They are now west of Deir al-Balah.

Here are photos from their evacuation:

We are all so thankful for your donations. I talk with Em and Fadi almost everyday, and they are very grateful. Please continue giving what you can.