Saber Ayyad and Family Relief Fund ❤️

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My name is Saber Asad Ayyad and I'm a 26-year-old creative writer and translation specialist living in Gaza Strip. I'm reaching out to you today with a heartfelt plea for help.

The situation in Gaza Strip is dire, with young people losing their lives every day due to the ongoing conflict. I fear for my safety and that of my family. This opportunity symbolizes a ray of hope, offering me the chance to escape the turmoil in Gaza and pursue my dreams of education.

However, myself and my family are trapped in Gaza, where the daunting border fees required for evacuation pose a significant obstacle to our journey. With the help of friends abroad, I have initiated an urgent GoFundMe campaign with an initial target of $25,000 CAD to cover the necessary expenses associated with crossing the Rafah crossing and ensuring safe passage to Egypt.

The challenges we face here are immense. The lack of work and high travel and living costs make it difficult to save up for our journey. My family and I are living in a humble tent under harsh weather conditions where we can not find the lowest basic life needs such as food, clean water, and clothing. This is all added onto the already high living costs and make us unable to afford our basic needs, further adding to the urgency of our situation.

Once I leave Gaza Strip, I plan to travel to France, my dream country, where I hope to pursue a master's degree in one of the language faculties. I'm particularly interested in learning the French language to achieve my ultimate goal in life: to become a polyglot after completing a French course where I have a long-stay visa in France. I have all the necessary documents to emphasize my commitment to the course, notably, the course fees have already been paid.

After achieving the evacuation and getting stability and safety, my next priority is to reunite with my family members and bring them to safety, saving them from the dangers of living in Gaza.

This fundraiser is crucial for us as it will help cover the evacuation fee/Egyptian coordination, transportation to Rafah Crossing, and the GoFundMe fee. The breakdown of the estimated costs are as follows, for a single person:

Evacuation Fee/Egyptian Coordination: $10,000 CAD (Considering current evacuation fees and coordination expenses at the Egyptian border).
Transportation to Rafah Crossing: $3,000 CAD.
GoFundMe Fee: $1,500 CAD (Approximately 2.9% of each donation).
Flight to France: $600 CAD.
Travel within France, by train to reach institution: $500 CAD.
Studio Apartment Rent: $500 CAD for the first month.

Your support means the world to me. Together, we can make a difference and help me and my family safely escape the conflict in Gaza Strip. Once I am able to escape, I will work to continue helping the remaining nine members of my family escape the conflict and this fundraiser will continue to help support those efforts. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Best Regards,

Saber Ayyad

Saber and his family are pictured below, the largest two photos were taken before the war, while the smallest photo was taken during.

June 21st Update: This marks the sixth time Saber and his family have been displaced, they are currently living in the western region of Khan Younis. They were driven there from Farah. Their situation remains desperate.