Help Imad's Family Flee War-Torn Gaza

My name is Molly and I am an American citizen with a friend in Gaza. I am helping raise money for my friend Imad Mahmoud Al Eryan and his family of 5: his mother Rania, father Abu, himself, and 2 brothers, Baha & Khamis. Funds will be used for immediate survival needs like food and water, clothing, various essential provisions for living in a tent after bombing wrecked his family's home and displaced them. The money raised will also cover bank transfer fees incurred on both ends to wire the funds from my bank to his as well as purchasing e-sims needed to continue communication regarding our strategies for reaching donors for the campaign and scheduling bank transfers. Imad has enrolled in English classes and his last semester of school to achieve a certificate which will help him establish an income once he has evacuated. Donations will help cover school fees. Money from each transfer will also be set aside as savings for an eventual evacuation through the Hala Travel Agency. There will likely be additional travel and re-settling costs once Imad and his family reach their new home and begin to rebuild their life in safety. Due to the restrictions of GoFundMe, it is necessary that someone outside of Palestine hosts the fundraiser and transfers the money via wire transfer between our banks, which I will do in this case. With the demolition of infrastructure in Gaza, this method is not the quickest way to get direct mutual aid to Imad and his family, but it is a reliable and sustainable way to continue to send funds from people who want to help, as this will be a long and expensive process. ❤️

Below is a message from Imad:

“The war stole my friends and loved ones with whom I was studying, and deprived me of my education due to lack of electricity and water and the collapse of educational institutions. We have also lost our only source of income, which has made us live in harsh conditions in the midst of obscene devastation, without any means to secure basic needs. My only dream now is to get my family out of Gaza to a safer place.

I’m trying to raise 50,000US dollars to help my family leave this hell and seek a decent life away from war and destruction. These funds will be used to cover the costs of travel, visas, and initial shelter in a safe country, and daily necessities like food and water until we have enough saved to evacuate.

I appeal to you from the bottom of my heart to contribute any amount, small or large. Every donation can make a difference and save my family from this suffering. If you can’t donate, please share this campaign with others; maybe you’ll reach someone who can help.

Thank you for your support and standing with us in these difficult times.

Donate now and help us build a new future. ❤️