Help Maryam's family from Gaza live safely

To whom it may concern… I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Marim Bakheet, and I'm reaching out to you in desperate need of assistance for my family and me. Before the October 7 war, we were a happy family. My husband, our two children_wateen, 3years old, and Muhammad, 9 monath o—and I lived a peaceful life in Gaza. However, the outbreak of the war turned our world upside down. We faced death on a daily basis, with missiles raining down on our neighborhood and destruction everywhere we looked. It was a nightmare. My children have seen and experienced things that no child should ever have to endure. They've heard the terrifying sounds of missiles, witnessed bloodshed, and watched helplessly as our home was destroyed while we were inside. We were fortunate to escape with our lives, but the trauma of those days will haunt us forever. We've been forced to flee from one place to another, seeking safety wherever we can find it. But with explosions echoing all around us and death always looming nearby, there is no peace to be found in Gaza. My children have lost their innocence and their dreams for the future. The destruction of schools and hospitals means they've also lost their right to education, hygiene, and healthcare. I was once a graphic designer, passionate about my work and proud of what I could create. But the war destroyed more than just buildings, it destroyed my dreams and a future I was seeking for my family. With no reliable internet or electricity, I can no longer work online to support my family. We desperately need to leave Gaza in search for safety and a new life. However, the cost of traveling outside Gaza is beyond our means. It would take approximately $15,000 for my family to evacuate safely. This includes $10,000 for two adults and $5,000 for two children. I know this is a lot to ask, but our situation is dire. We are running out of options and time. I humbly appeal to your generosity and compassion to help us in our time of need. Your support could mean the difference between life and death for my family. Thank you for considering our request. Warm regards.

• Marim _Bakheet

Here are some pictures of our current life and of the destruction of our house:

My daughter, Wateen, is 3 years old. She does not feel safe and has been deprived of her rights as a child. I want help to leave Gaza to provide her with a safe life.

My son Muhammad was born on the first day of the war in difficult and harsh circumstances. He is now 9 months old. I hope you will help me so that my children can live safely.