Space Shroom for getting so high, you’d be out of the exosphere ⭐🌟✨
I'm writing to you as a last resort🚨
after exhausting all my options. I am a computer engineer who was on the verge of graduating from university after tremendous effort. My life and the lives of my family have been completely destroyed as if they never existed.
(This is me before the war😄)
(This is what I became in war 💔)
We were a family of five living in a two-story home, a place filled with warmth and laughter. But now, that home stands in ruins, destroyed in the war. The life we built there, all our belongings and memories, are gone. We are now left homeless, without any possessions, and with no means to provide for ourselves.
(This is me and my family before the war when our smiles had meaning🤗)
I am a university student, so close to graduating. I’ve worked tirelessly for years to reach this point, but now my dreams feel unattainable. The devastation of war has not only obliterated our home but also my aspirations for a bright future. We have no steady income or resources, and finding work is nearly impossible in these dire circumstances.
(This is me in college when I was working on my college projects👨💻)
Winter is here, bringing with it bitter cold and relentless rain. Without a solid roof over our heads, water seeps into our temporary shelter, chilling us to the bone. We have nothing to keep us warm or dry, as we left our home with nothing but the clothes on our backs in a frantic escape from the bombs. There was no time to gather our belongings or think of anything beyond survival.
(This is what we have left of our two-story house 💔)
Every day is a battle, not just for warmth but for food as well. We often go to bed hungry, unsure of where our next meal will come from. The simple act of providing for ourselves has become an overwhelming challenge. We live with the hope that someone will hear our story and extend a helping hand, enabling us to rebuild our lives, stay warm, and continue facing the immense losses we have endured.
(This is where we live now, a piece of nylon around us that does not protect from rain, cold or bullets.💔 )
My mother is sick and suffers from multiple chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and nerves, and she needs continuous treatment. She also suffers from back and neck discs that require surgical intervention. Due to the harsh conditions we live in, we lack the necessary capabilities to provide the necessary medications and treatments for her, and we live in constant fear for her health and life.
(This is the amount of medicine my mother takes to be able to bear the pain and keep up with life💊💔)
Your donation of $50 will help me overcome the difficult situation we are living in, achieve my dream of graduating, and provide the necessary treatment and surgeries for my mother. Please be a reason for her recovery.
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I am a disabled indigenous trans guy from the global south, and I love drawing southeast Asians (and Asians in general), and from my culture ♡ I want to make comics, escape homelessness for good, and just make art! Thank you for helping me and liking my drawings!
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A cry for help from Gaza
My name is Salem, I am 26 years old. I am married to Hadeel, she is 25 years old, and we have two beautiful children: Laila (5 years old) and Bakr (five months old). We live in the northern part of Gaza.
Laila and Bakr are my heartbeat, the light of my life, and my everything.
The horrific story of the recent war in Gaza
Since the beginning of the last war in Gaza, our home has been completely destroyed, forcing us to be displaced. We had to move more than 10 times to find safety. During this harrowing journey, we faced extreme hunger and malnutrition that almost claimed the lives of me and my children. In addition, we have been exposed to many serious infectious diseases and epidemics.
Before: This is our homeland, our dream, and our promising future.
Unbearable hardships
Every day I have to travel long distances just to get water, and stand in lines for hours to get food. My children's mental health deteriorated due to the war, their education was interrupted, and they suffered from catastrophic hunger that almost claimed their lives.
After: This is our house, built with our sweat and effort, and it was completely destroyed.
The right to a peaceful life
My children deserve to live a peaceful life free of fear and anxiety. I dream of your help to support my family and escape this genocide. Your help means the world to me and my children.
The cost of arranging travel for an adult outside Gaza currently varies
Between $5,000 and $7,000, and $2,500 for each child, in addition to a cost of living of $500 per month.
How can you help?
Your donations can be a beacon of hope for us. Every dollar can help save my children's lives and give them a chance to live in peace. Your prayers for us to overcome this ordeal and lift the siege are greatly needed
Laila: My beloved, the closest to my heart, and my little one.
Bakr: My child who came during this horrific war.
Donate now and help us get to safety
May God reward you greatly for your generosity.
Background on the Gaza war
The war in Gaza has left hundreds of thousands of victims, destroyed infrastructure, and left many homeless. The humanitarian situation in the region has reached critical levels, with severe shortages of basic necessities such as food, water and health care. Children are the most affected, as they have lost their sense of security, education and normal life.
Your support is our hope
Your donation is the light that can guide us towards a better future. Don't miss the chance to be part of a story that saves a family suffering from unimaginable hardships.
Donate now and make hope possible
Thank you for your support and kindness.
My gratitude
Salem and family
I am very sad and feel ashamed because I am still asking for help after the end of the war.. Although the war is over, the suffering will not end yet, as the Israeli occupation continues to make life difficult for us and besieges the Gaza Strip. We still struggle to obtain any of life's most basic necessities such as water, electricity, and healthy food. Please donate to my family here. Your donation helps us a lot, please don't stop helping.
Donate here
Today’s Native/Indigenous Character in Media is Nanabah from Diné Bi Na’alkid Time!
Nanabah is Navajo!
“Our Navajo or Diné language is in danger of becoming extinct. Help us create and develop the first Navajo-English educational media TV puppet show, “Diné Bí Ná’álkid Time” which means ‘The Navajo Movie Time.’ It will inspire and teach our youth basic language skills using media as a technology tool. Parents, grandparents, children and grandkids can learn to speak Navajo fluently together within their own homes.”
Northern Gaza has been starving for 2 months now
Dear Humanity,
I'm Haya from Gaza , from a family of 8 people: my parents, two sons, and four daughters (two of them suffer from allergies).
I've witnessed the evidence of the tragedy that has struck our lives in Gaza, where my family and I have survived amidst numerous previous wars. But today, we face the most dangerous and fierce battle in the current war. The urgent need intensifies for us, as we have nothing left and are unable to secure our basic needs such as food, water, and safe shelter.
Here is our story - On October 7th, our lives changed forever, my family and I evacuated from northern Gaza to southern Gaza, hoping to return soon, but it wasn't meant to be. Our home was surrounded, burned, and then completely destroyed, Our home, once a fortress of hope, now lay in ruins, a stark reminder of our shattered dreams.
The night before we left from the north to the south was terrifying. Shelling sounds were everywhere, making a loud noise that felt like it went through our souls. Every explosions shook the ground like earthquakes, sending shockwaves of fear through our trembling bodies. filling us with fear. The air smelled of destruction and blood, making it hard to breathe. When dawn came, we saw the devastation around us, realizing our home was now a symbol of loss and despair.
We ran into the streets and with each step we took into the unknown streets, we felt as if we were plunging deeper into the abyss of our shattered existence, leaving behind everything we own in our home: Clothes, important official documents, the car, and literally it's almost everything - the enormity of our loss weighed heavily upon us.
Our home it was where we found hope, safety, and made precious memories. Losing it felt like losing years of our lives, leaving us adrift amidst the wreckage of our shattered existence.
A brief video depicting the devastation that struck our home and our entire neighborhood in Gaza.
Desperate Plea: Escaping Gaza's Allergy Nightmare
I, Haya, suffer from severe allergy to penicillin-derived medications, and my sister, Amal, also suffers from severe allergies to medications from my family such as Paracetamol and Ibuprofen.
These allergies create a deep sense of fear and anxiety for us, as we live in a constant state of tension and fear of anything that may require a visit to the hospital. We fear being given inappropriate medications due to the unavailability of suitable treatments in Gaza because of war or lack of awareness and not informing the doctor of our allergies, which could lead to serious consequences threatening our lives.
MY Father Income
Our dreams are heading towards oblivion in the labyrinth of an uncertain future
My story, along with my siblings, represents a united team of four individuals, three of whom are skilled programmers and one graphic designer. We work as freelancers in the world of freelancing.
As for my younger sister, she is a student studying at the College of Architecture. She has always carried a big dream in her heart, a dream of being part of changing Gaza, of making it more beautiful and better. She looked forward to the day when she would receive her degree and start building this dream. But the beginning of the war changed everything. The destruction of infrastructure and universities cast shadows of despair over her dreams.
When I think of my brother in Belgium, I can't help but feel deep sadness. He has been suffering from unbearable anxiety and insomnia since the outbreak of the war. Sleep eludes him at night, and his physical and mental health collapses under the weight of these heavy burdens, negatively affecting his performance at work. Problems and challenges pile up in front of him without the slightest opportunity for rest.
We all feel psychological pressure and extreme anxiety. The war hasn't been limited to external attacks but has deeply infiltrated our daily lives. We search among the rubble for a little safety and the basic resources for survival. Every day comes with a new challenge that we must overcome.
As we sway amidst the rubble of shattered dreams, our souls wrestle and our hearts beat strongly challenging the ravages of war.
Our parents earnestly seek a way to rescue us from this hell, feeling the heavy responsibility for every moment we spend under the shadows of fear and destruction. They dream of a safe place where they can build for us a better future, filled with security and hope, for we deserve life in all its meanings of comfort and peace.
Perhaps this fundraising campaign represents a light in the midst of darkness, it is indeed the only hope we cling to firmly.
I appeal to the world as a whole to hear my cry and the mournful cry of my family in Gaza. We need the helping hand that reaches out to wipe our tears and build a bridge to safety.
Your donation is not just a donation; it's an opportunity to rebuild life and brighten a better tomorrow. Be part of our hopeful story, for we need your hand to start anew.
The purpose of the fundraising campaign
The goal of this fundraising campaign is to rescue my family - my parents, my siblings, and me - through the Rafah Crossing to Egypt, which currently requires $5000 per person. This campaign is our only chance to stay alive, and I humbly request your assistance at this critical time. I will provide you with a comprehensive breakdown of the expenses, committing to transparency and clarity.
Thank you for your kindness and support.
.جزاكم الله خيراً
yours sincerely;
Haya Alshawish.
The iron-crowned tower and the gleaming star
I created this art as a gift for my friend Diya. This is his son, Magdy and his cat whose story I shared here.
Right now, Diya is separated from his family in Gaza and has been for over a year. His family is facing the second winter since they were displaced from their home. The winters in Gaza are harsh. People are taking shelter in flimsy tents, that don't protect them from the wind and rain. The rain brings with it flooding that destroys everything. Diseases are spreading with no access to proper sanitation and medical care. When they went to receive polio vaccinations, they witnessed an IOF attack on the taxi in front of them.
The last donation was 6 hours ago, and there have only been 4 donations in the 24 hours. We need to help Diya reach his short-term goal of 30% so he can help his family purchase winter supplies that they need to survive. It is already November. There is literally no time to waste. His family has suffered through so much already. Please stand by them and do everything you can to support them. Share this post and donate. With your help we can reach the goal!
This campaign is vetted by association here. It is also #55 on the Gaza Vetters List by @/gazavetters.
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Howdy gang! This is terrifying for me to do because I'd generally rather suffer in silence than ask for help, but I'm trying to make a big move happen and I simply cannot do it alone.
For the folks that don't know me, I'm Charlie! I'm a trans man, born and raised in Texas. The plan for a long time has been to get out of here to move in with my wonderful partner of many, many years, @ecthar, but the logistics have never quite worked out and money has always been impossibly tight. With the recent election, though, the mindset has shifted from it'll happen when it happens to trying to make it happen with some sort of urgency. The goal is to have me out of the state by mid-2025, but that goal simply cannot be reached without a lot of help.
All funds raised will go toward the move itself--getting myself, my things, and my dog across the country--and helping me to keep afloat as I start my life over in a new place. That includes maintaining my mental health treatment as I seek to replace the benefits I'll lose when I leave my current job, continuing gender affirming care, and money to cover general expenses and cost of living while I find new employment.
Every read, share, and donation is endlessly appreciated <3