Help Mahmoud’s family evacuate from Gaza

Hello, my name is Tajha and I’m raising money on behalf of a close friend of mine’s family in Gaza who are looking to evacuate from Gaza as the crisis grows more critical. Even if a ceasefire is called, Gaza has become uninhabitable and thus we’re looking to help out however we can.

These funds are being raised by me and will go directly to the Qassa family, an extended family of 18: 9 children, 6 parents, 2 grandparents, and an uncle.

Ahead of the Rafah ground invasion, Mahmoud and his extended family are looking to safely cross their children through Egypt and help them resettle them safely. The fees to evacuate are very high, 5,000 USD per adult and 2,500 USD per child. This money is continously transferred by myself to Mahmoud's PayPal address: @whitehands

Please view Mahmoud’s message below, and donate as much as you can, and share widely. All of your contributions are greatly appreciated and are deeply significant and necessary.

From Mahmoud:

A Message From Mahmoud (click link)

Hello, my name is Mahmoud and I’m Palestinian living in Gaza. With great sadness, I'm reaching out to you today for help in evacuating me and my family members out of Gaza.

My home was bombed and destroyed, and I have lost many friends in this war.

During the war, me and my family were forced to evacuate from North Gaza to the South, becoming homeless and we are now living on the streets.

I have 3 children: two daughters aged 3 and 6 years old, as well as a 4 year old son. Their mental health is very bad, and the constant sounds of explosions are very frightening to them.

Diseases are spreading rapidly, and we can’t find any food or water.

I hope we can leave Gaza and find a safe place for my kids to live, as Gaza has been completely destroyed in this months long aggression against us.

Please help me collect the application fees and travel costs for five people.

In order to facilitate me and my family's evacuation through Egypt and to another safe country, I'm setting up a GoFundMe campaign to raise the amount needed ($8,000 CAD per person).

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference to my family's safety. The funds raised will be used transparently and efficiently to ensure that every dollar is spent on ensuring their safety.

My family and I are deeply grateful for your support, and I am deeply grateful for any assistance you may be able to provide during this difficult time. Please share this campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues so that we can reach our goal and provide safety for my family.

Please accept my sincere thanks for your kindness and support, as well as your willingness to stand with us in solidarity, as together, we can make a difference and help my family find safety and security.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.