Rebuilding our lives in Gaza

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind-Hearted Supporters,

My name is Akram, and I write to you today with a heavy heart and a plea for help. For 60 agonizing days, I endured the horrors of war, living in constant fear and uncertainty. However, due to my dual citizenship, I was blessed with the opportunity to escape. The pain of leaving my family behind in such dire circumstances is indescribable, and now, I am determined to do everything in my power to help them rebuild their lives.

As I stand here, thousands of miles away from the war-torn land that was once our home, I am haunted by the memories of what we have lost. Our house, painstakingly built and completed by 2022 at a cost of $100,000, now lies in ruins. The dream of a safe haven for our family has been shattered, leaving us with nothing but the fragments of our former life.

In the midst of this devastation, my brother Mohammad, a resilient and talented individual, stands in front of what used to be his home and silk clothing shop. The destruction is overwhelming, and the loss of his business has left him without a means to support himself or contribute to our family's recovery. It breaks my heart to witness his pain, yet his spirit remains unbroken, fueled by the determination to rebuild what has been lost.

Moreover, our father, the pillar of strength in our family, is in dire need of the back meniscus surgery I mentioned earlier. Despite the physical and emotional toll the war has taken on him, he remains steadfast in his love and devotion to our family. The cost of his surgery and subsequent evacuation to a safer place amounts to $10,000, a sum that seems insurmountable in our current circumstances.

In addition to our immediate family's struggles, our extended relatives are also facing the harsh reality of famine and are in desperate need of assistance. They, too, require medical treatment and surgeries to alleviate their suffering. It pains me to know that they are enduring such hardships, and I am determined to provide them with the support they need.

I come to you, dear friends and compassionate souls, with a humble request for your support. Your generous donations will help us rebuild not just physical structures, but shattered lives and broken dreams. With your help, we can provide our family and extended relatives with the means to regain their strength, hope, and dignity.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant impact on our journey to recovery. Your support will help us rebuild the home that once stood as a symbol of our dreams and aspirations. It will enable my brother Mohammad to resurrect his silk clothing line, giving him the chance to thrive once again. Most importantly, your generosity will provide our father and extended family members with the medical treatment they desperately need, giving them a chance at a better future.

I understand that times are tough for everyone, and I am immensely grateful for any support you can provide. If you are unable to contribute financially, I kindly ask for your prayers and for you to share our story with others who may be able to help.

Attached to this message, you will find a photo of my brother Mohammad standing in front of his destroyed home. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastation we have endured, but also of the resilience and hope that fuels our determination to rebuild.

Thank you from the depths of my heart for taking the time to read our story and consider supporting our cause. Together, we can bring hope and light to the darkest corners of our lives. Together, we can rebuild not just homes, but shattered dreams and broken spirits.

With profound gratitude,

My dad and Mom Omar & Ameera & family :

My brother and his wife : Alla and Summer Ghaboun and children Sara, Dana, Leen, Aseel, Joody and Omar

My brother and wife: Mohammed and Rana Ghaboun and children Lana, Tala, Reetal and Omar

My brother Mahmoud and Ebtesam Ghaboun and children Anas, Omar and Mohammed