Urgent Help for Maysoon's Medical Needs in Gaza

In southern Gaza, amidst the chaos of Israel's unrelenting war, 25-year-old Maysoon Abu Rukba is struggling to survive. Her life, already burdened by profound mental and physical disabilities, has been further strained by the ongoing Israeli attacks. Maysoon’s story is one of unimaginable hardship, but it is also a call for compassion and support.

Maysoon was born with severe physical and cognitive impairments. Simple daily tasks that many take for granted are monumental challenges for her. The current conditions in Gaza put her particularly at risk. Sheltering in a tent in Khan Younis, her body cannot tolerate the heat, and her condition makes it difficult to sleep on the hard ground. The overwhelming stress of war has exacerbated her suffering and left her unable to access basic necessities.

She struggles with severe mobility issues, making it difficult for her to use the bathroom independently. Her condition demands a strict treatment and a carefully controlled diet, yet the shortage of essential medicines and the scarcity of clean water and nutritious food make her survival increasingly precarious. Her family is doing everything they can, but the specialized care and medical supplies she needs are currently beyond their financial means.

As a journalist, I urgently appeal to your kindness and generosity for my coworker's family. Your donation can provide Maysoon with the medication she so desperately needs, access to clean water, and proper food to help her endure this devastating period. Your support can make a tangible difference in her life, offering her and her family a glimmer of hope amid the darkness.

Funds will be wired to her relatives in neighboring Egypt and then transferred to Gaza via hawala.

Thank you for your compassion and support.