Help Shahd Rebuild Her Life and Pursue Her Dreams

Meet Shahd Rajab

My name is Shahd Rajab, I am 20 years old. I study at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, currently in my third year. Since childhood, I have pursued drawing as a hobby, using my colors and brushes to express my feelings, ideas, and messages to the world.

I have lived all my life in my beautiful city of Gaza, a small homeland that accommodates us all. My city has witnessed several wars over the years, but this one has been exceedingly harsh and prolonged.

My city has been destroyed—my memories, my home, my family, my university, all the beautiful places and streets—nothing remains. We have lost everything we owned in this devastating war: our academic lives, our work, our ambitions, and goals, and much more.

I also lost my computer and tablet, which were my means for practicing digital drawing—a talent I used to spend hours developing. I hope to acquire new equipment to regain my digital drawing skills and a new laptop to continue my university studies.

Now, all I have left is my talent for drawing on paper to express our suffering and the horror of the crimes committed against us through extermination, killing in a cruel manner, starvation, displacement, and much more.

The suffering here never ends; our days have become monotonous. Our only goal now is to find food and water, which are nearly impossible to obtain easily and at reasonable prices due to outrageous costs.

For over 8 months, we have been without income, spending exorbitant amounts just to meet basic life requirements. 

My father exhausted all his savings and borrowed from friends, but now all options have run out. I am asking for your support—to help me and my family rebuild our lives during this war and this time of immense inflation.

Your support is needed to cover the costs of travel coordination outside Gaza, which amounts to $5000 per person to exit to Egypt. My family consists of 9 members. Additionally, support is needed to purchase a new laptop, tablet, and to settle my father's debts.

My wish for 2024 is for this war and the genocide against us to end, for my family and I to survive unharmed, and for safety and peace to return so that no place here is unsafe, where we could lose our lives at any moment.

A message from the organizer:

Hello, my name is Oliver, and I currently reside in the US. I am organizing this fundraiser for Shahad because I believe in her talent and her resilience. Shahad's story moved me, and I want to help her rebuild her life and pursue her dreams despite the unimaginable challenges she faces.

All the funds raised will be sent to Shahad through a wire transfer to ensure she receives the support she needs as quickly as possible. Your generosity can make a significant difference in Shahad's life and the lives of her family.

Donate today!