Urgent Gaza Escape: Seeking Life-saving Aid
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My name is Yasmine Ayyoub. I am from Gaza For three decades, Gaza has been my sanctuary, where I've dedicated myself to healing as a psychologist, specializing in trauma interventions. Amid Gaza's turmoil, I've endeavored to understand and alleviate trauma, especially among caregivers in kindergartens.
Gaza encapsulates my dreams, my devotion to my work, and the life my husband, Mohammed Ghanem, and I have forged together. Mohammed, a dedicated professional in customer success, has been instrumental in ensuring our sustainable lifestyle.
The perpetual turmoil of enduring four wars and countless attacks in Gaza has deeply destabilized us. The continuous cycle of violence has left us in a state of constant uncertainty and instability.
Therefore, after enduring severe hardships during the past three months of war, being displaced five times due to the persistent threats, we realized there's no truly safe place within Gaza. The need to find a way out has become an urgent necessity.
It is truly unsafe here, and we are compelled to seek refuge elsewhere. We've discovered that there's nowhere secure for us to remain in Gaza.
We implore your support to leave Gaza, as the costs associated with leaving are exorbitant, surpassing our current means. We lack the financial capability to afford the high costs of departure.
Our plea is urgent. We need to secure safety as soon as possible, not later. I humbly implore your assistance to flee this unsafe place, to protect our lives and dreams.
I have initiated this GoFundMe campaign to raise $39,240 to facilitate my family's evacuation to Egypt including my husband's family his Mom & Dad Here's a breakdown of the funds:
- $3,000 for Immediate Support: This portion will go towards providing immediate assistance to navigate our way to safety in Egypt. It will cover their basic needs for accommodation, food, and other essentials during the transitional period.
- $28,000 for Permits and Crossing Fees: The bulk of the funds, $28,000, is crucial to cover the expenses associated with obtaining permits to leave Gaza and the crossing fees required at the Egypt-Gaza border in Rafah. This amount breaks down to $7,000 per person, including my husband and his family
- Living Costs in Cairo for six months: Minimum living costs: $6,000 ($1,000 per month personal effects: $500 - International health insurance: $500.)
- $1240 to cover GoFundMe's Transaction fees. The transaction fee (2.9%+$0.30 per donation).
Please share this campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues to help us reach our goal and bring my family to safety. Your support means the world to me, and I am immensely grateful for any assistance you can provide during this challenging time.
Fundraising team (2)
Abdalrahim F F
Organizer
Laramie, WY
Yasmine Ayyoub
Team member