Hope from the Rubble

"Hope from the Rubble"

Hello, my name is Jaber Mohammad Al-Dahdouh. I’m 13 years old, and I’m sharing my story of how war has taken everything from my family and me.

I grew up in northern Gaza, where we lived a life of comfort and love, all thanks to my mother, Maysaa, and my father, who worked hard to provide a bright future for us. My siblings—Shabaan, Hanan, Ahmed, and Ameera—and I shared dreams and made plans for a life filled with hope.

I was a student at the Rosary Sisters School, part of the Union of Churches. My school meant so much to me; it was more than a building. It was my second home, a place where I felt safe and happy, surrounded by friends and childhood laughter.

But in a single moment, our lives were turned upside down. The war destroyed our home and my beloved school, and we were forced to flee south under heavy bombing. We took refuge in the Nuseirat area, hoping to find safety. Yet even there, we were not spared; fighter jets bombed the very place where we had sought shelter. I witnessed family members being taken from us in that attack.

I share my story today as a child who has lost almost everything: my home, my school, family members, and even my dreams. I am reaching out not only to share the pain but to search for a glimmer of hope to help rebuild our lives.

I humbly ask for your support to help me and my family through this tragedy. Your donations could be the only chance to restore a part of our hope and enable me to build a new future from the rubble.

Thank you for your kindness and support.