Help me bring my family from Gaza to Canada safely

Hi everyone,

My name is Yasmeen Ouda, I am Palestinian born and raised in Gaza city, I moved to London Ontario 4 years ago with my husband. I am raising this fund to help my family flee the war and come safely to Canada and reunite with me and my kids again.

I'm writing to you at a really critical and urgent moment. Presently, my family is in Gaza and is dealing with unspeakable conditions. My family and I are fervently requesting your assistance so that we can help them flee to safety and reunite with me in Canada. I live in Canada with my 2 kids , yet I feel like I'm thousands of miles away from my family and are helpless to stop the suffering caused by ongoing aggression in Gaza. The situation is getting worse every day, and I worry about their safety.

Here’s a picture of a very close bombing near my parent’s house and it was taken from their balcony window.

I've been putting my family before myself since the beginning of the war. My heart shatters into even more pieces and hurts more each time I say this but they have already made evacuations inside Gaza with no safe place to go to. They didn’t manage to take any of their belongings except some clothes and important documents as the Israeli occupation forced them to evacuate immediately. Even by evacuating to the safe area as the Israeli claims they have witnessed so many bombs and death everywhere but they have miraculously survived each time.

Recently, Canada announced a program stating that immediate families of Palestinians with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency will be eligible to remain in Canada for three years in a move designed to bring them to safety while war rages in Gaza between Hamas and Israel.

I was overjoyed to hear this news because it gave me hope that, after this extremely difficult period, I would be reunited with my family. However, my joy was tinged with bitterness since I knew that they would not be able to pay for the rent or even the exorbitant living expenses in Canada

My brother is expecting his first baby in May 2024 , after 1 year of marriage.The situation in Gaza has made it nearly impossible for her to access adequate medical assistance, putting both his wife and the baby's health at risk. We fear for their safety every moment they remain in the war-torn region.

My brother can't afford the money to have his baby born safely in Canada. Moving from a war zone is hard on him, and he's worried about how to pay for his wife's hospital bills and expenses . He really needs your help and support to make sure they can afford the care they need for their baby. Your kindness can make a big difference and give them peace of mind during this tough time.

My sister is a 4th year medical student, she is studying in the Islamic university of Gaza. Furthermore, my sister's dreams of becoming a doctor were shattered when her university was bombed by Israeli forces. Her education, her future, and her aspirations are now hanging in the balance. She needs to continue her studies in medicine, and Canada offers the hope of a safe environment where she can pursue her dreams without fear of violence or destruction.

It is extremely difficult and demanding to start over in a new country without any savings, especially for people who are already fleeing the war and have nothing left for them. However, you may assist them by helping them with the initial steps of their new journey.

Your support, no matter how small the contribution, means more than mere financial aid. It's an expression of your solidarity, compassion, and humanity, granting her a chance at a new, secure life .Together, we can make a difference, rebuilding a life and dreams from scratch. Each donation, regardless of size, contributes to their new start.