Help Diana and her family to survive in Gaza

Dear friends and everyone who knows me or not.

My name is Diana, a Palestinian from Gaza. I am a mother of two beautiful children, Riad (6) and Ahmed (4). We live together with my mother, my brother and his wife.

They are my life, my light and my soul. My family is my battle and what keeps me going.

Everyone who knows me knows that I am a reserved, quiet and introverted person. I have always been independent and I used to do everything myself for my family. So please understand that today it is difficult for me to finally come forward and ask for help.

I was about to achieve my dream of becoming a teacher but the war destroyed all my dreams. Most schools in Gaza have been destroyed.

Unfortunately, our house was bombed and destroyed during the recent events, which caused us severe psychological and physical damage due to the catastrophic situation we are currently living in. We were forcibly displaced due to the heavy bombing from the north of Gaza to the south, where we have no shelter except a tent that does not protect us from the cold of winter or the heat of summer.

We are now living in catastrophic conditions, in particular my child Riad who was born with a hole in his heart and also pulmonary valve stenosis. At the age of 6 months, he underwent open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, during his regular check-ups after surgery, exactly two years ago, his heart problems started to appear again.

He can’t breathe well and his body turns to blue (particularly his lips and around his mouth), especially when he is afraid or crying. His condition is getting worse because of the war. He often falls ill due to his weak immune system and the severe shortage of food, supplies and medical necessities we are suffering from, in addition to the skyrocketing prices that make it difficult to meet our basic needs. We don’t even have access to clean drinking water. The loss of our home has exacerbated our suffering, and our daily lives have become a constant struggle for survival.

I understand that we all go through tough times, so anything helps. Whether it's your love and support, donating, sharing my story, or sending love, prayers, positive vibes, and healing. Everything is appreciated and accepted.

If you can donate or contribute anything no matter how small, it makes a huge difference in our lives.

With all appreciation and thanks,

Diana