Restore Hope and Future for My family in Gaza

I am coming to you during those difficult times to help save my families’ life and restore their lost hope. This fundraiser aims at supporting and uplifting 17 family members who lost their houses, jobs, businesses and future.

My sister and her 7 children are still in the North of Gaza, they didn’t evacuate to the South. My brother -in-law is suffering from a serious abdominal injury, his 15-year-old son was injured, and his 10-year-old son developed Hepatitis A from the polluted food and drinking water. Their house is bombed, and they are sheltering in a tent at one of the destroyed UNRWA schools. They are starving, have no access to water, food, shelter or even healthcare.

My mother, brother and his 3 children are all sheltering in a tent in the South, in Rafah. My mother has chronic diseases and has dietary needs. She has no access to clean drinking water, food, or even medicine. In this cold weather while rain is pouring over their heads my family is suffering.

My sister and her husband have completely lost her house and is sheltering in a tent.

Who I Am:

My name is Rami Khaleel. I am originally from Gaza and am currently living with my family here in the United States.

What’s Our Goal:

The goal of this fundraiser is to help rebuild the future of my family who lost their houses during this war. Your donation, no matter how big or small will help make a difference in my family’s life. My family is still clinging to hope, hope for a better future and life after this war ends.

What You’ll Help Fund:

We are seeking funds to help support 4 families, a family of 9, 5, a family of 2 and my mother, 17 people in total. The funds we are requesting are needed to support these families' everyday living needs while they navigate the difficult living conditions in Gaza. All funds will be sent to the family’s to be able survive during those difficult times and to help them rebuild their lives after the war ends, in addition to travel to Egypt for Medical treatment.

According to the sources we had available at hand in Gaza, we estimated that before the war, the cost of everyday essentials was approximately $2000USD per month for a family of 5. This number includes rent, food, water, and access to essential transportation. However, the war has made many essential needs inaccessible. For example:

• Pre-war, 1 sack of flour would have been $40 USD, but it is now $250 USD.

• Pre-war, 1 kg of potatoes would have cost $2 USD, but it is now $20 USD.

The average cost of living for a family of 5 in Gaza during the war is approximately $5000 USD per month.

• Approximately $2000 USD of this will solely go towards rent.

• The additional $3000 USD per month will go towards essential goods, medical treatment and living expenses.

Our overall fundraiser goals are based on the needs of 4 families, for a total of 17 people. We are seeking funds to help support these families for 1 year. The following goals of our fundraiser are based on the calculations below:

• The estimated cost of living per month for a family of 5 is $5000 USD/ month. This is approximately $1000 USD per person, per month.

• We are seeking to support 17 people. We have multiplied 17 people X $1000 USD to get an approximate goal of $17000 USD per month.

• We are seeking to support these families for one year. We have multiplied $17000 USD X 12 months = $204,000USD.

• We have set the initial goal to be $150,000 USD.

Our Gratitude:

We really appreciate your support for my family during those difficult times. 100% of the money will be directly wired through bank transfers based in the United States or Western Union. Your donations will contribute to things I am listing at the bottom of this fundraiser.

Your contribution, however large or small, will go to the following needs:

Housing:

• Rent (approx $2000/ month + utilities per family).

• Blankets.

• Bedding.

• Beds.

• Kitchen supplies.

• Food.

Evacuation to Egypt for Medical treatment

Essential Items:

• Baby clothing, undergarments, supplies.

• Children’s clothing, undergarments, socks & shoes.

• Adult clothing, undergarments, socks & shoes.

Food & Water:

• Nutrient-rich, nonperishable food.

• Clean water.

• Purification systems for water baby formula.

Medical:

• Diapers.

• Basic first aid supplies.

• Hygiene items and supplies.

• Prescription medications.

• Health care exams.

Education:

• Access to educational resources for children and teenagers, including books and school supplies.

Personal Identification Documents:

• Payment for copies of important documents (IDs, passports, etc.).

Additional Financial Assistance:

• Transportation (to essential places such as clinics and support centers).