Help me and my family to evacuate Gaza

Hi, I am Marah Al-Massri, a 22 years old Palestinian from the besieged Gaza Strip, in the fifth and final year of studying at the College of Dental Medicine. I am the oldest daughter in my family, which consists of seven members.

Amidst the chaos of war, my family and I have faced unimaginable hardships. Our land has been ravaged, my father's workplace destroyed, our home became uninhabitable and our dreams shattered. My university was bombed and my books and medical tools were burned.

Three months ago, we Forced to flee our once safe haven due to heavy bombing from planes and tanks. We now reside in cramped quarters in Rafah, surrounded by uncertainty and fear. We suffer from illness, freezing, drink contaminated water, and struggle to get food, the situation has become so bad that we spend the whole day eating one meal of canned food. The constant threat of violence looms over us, leaving us with no refuge but anonymity.

As a young woman filled with aspirations and a thirst for knowledge, I refuse to let this conflict extinguish my hopes. I yearn for a future where peace and security are not distant dreams but tangible realities. I do not want to die, I still have many dreams to fulfill.

The toll of this war weighs heavily on my soul, as I mourn the loss of loved ones and the destruction of all that was once familiar. I cannot bear to lose more family members to this senseless violence.

Our education lies in ruins, our once promising futures now uncertain. We long to escape this cycle of suffering, to seek safety beyond the confines of Gaza. Yet, the path to freedom is paved with financial barriers we cannot overcome alone. To take this step, we need between $5,000 and $7,000 per person to enter Egypt through the Rafah crossing. This means we need $35,000 to help my family escape.

We humbly seek your support in our quest for a better tomorrow. Your generosity, no matter how small, is a beacon of hope in our darkest hour. Together, we can restore faith in humanity and pave the way for a brighter future.

Your compassion and kindness will not go unnoticed. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for any assistance you can provide. Thank you for being our ray of hope in a world plagued by darkness.