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Dear Friends .

Me and Media production Team are working on a strong and great documentary film about the Great March of Return in #Gaza , We have everything expected the Bulletproofs So we are in need for 3 bulletproofs for the team .
The bulletproofs are needed by the coming Friday.
If anyone interested to help us and buying us the 3 bulletproofs we would appreciate this and documentary will be so powerful.


WHAT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS JOB IN GAZA RIGHT NOW?

BEING A JOURNALIST COVERING THIS STORY.

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Last Friday, March 30th, on Passover eve, Palestinians in Gaza Strip went out in the biggest non-violent march in living memory. After suffering a decade of deadly blockades on land and sea, three wars and the destruction of basic services for power and sewerage, 30,000 brave Gazans gathered to say NO MORE, they had had enough.

Journalists like me went out with camera and crew to be there, to witness to the world my people’s struggle for freedom.  It was Passover and I knew another Exodus story was about to begin. But the question deep inside me was not, “Will I get the story? But “Will I get out alive?” I tried to forget that until I heard myself end my broadcast last Friday night with “ If I am alive tomorrow, watch my feed. If not, tell the world my dying message- Gazans love peace.”



They call it “March for Our Return” meaning the return of our land and our rights and it will continue until May 15th, Israel’s Independence day. For us, it is the 70th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, the Catastrophe, when 700,000 Palestinians were dispossessed. The trigger for this march was President’s Trump’s decision to declare Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, negating the Palestinian claim to East Jerusalem. American officials expect their Embassy will move to Jerusalem on May 15th.  Gazans want the world to know- this is no celebration. This is another chapter of the Nakba, the catastrophe that for us has never ended.

Contrary to mainstream media, the “March of Return” is organized by the civic community in Gaza, led by Ahmed Abu Irtima, who is a local activist, and a fervent advocate for non-violence. It is not a Hamas initiative. If it was, the Hamas flag would be front and center, but the only flag flying is the Red, white Black and Green of Palestine.

Traditionally men in Gaza lead, and women and children shut up and stay put. But this time its different. Women and children in their thousands have gathered across the eastern border with Israel.  As my footage shows, the march is led by women, and it is peaceful and non-violent. It was planned as a festival with tents, stores, music and a couple even held their wedding there Saturday. 

The peaceful March of Return, on Gaza land, was met by extreme force by the Israeli military who killed 17 protesters and injured over 1,500. One hundred trained Israeli snipers waited, secure behind walls built on Gazan land in a buffer zone Israel created in 2015. Given the command, they fired thousands of rounds, preying on innocent women and children on Gazan land who could not possibly pose a threat. One man was shot while praying. One youth was shot carrying the Palestinian flag. The casualties on the Israeli side of what they call a “riot”? A serious threat to our security, our borders?  Zero. 
It is not only the innocents who are in the gun sights. Israel does not want this story to get out. They are especially targeting reporters.  They see a camera as more lethal than a rocket. And if the reporter has no bullet-proof vest, he is a dead man talking.

To cover this story and counter the massive propaganda campaign that is working 24/7 to spread lies about us, we need cameras and bullet-proof vests so we journalists can stay alive to do our job.

We are not there to give an opinion. It is not our role to say who is right or wrong. Our job is to report and give the world “on the spot-real time” coverage so you the viewer can make up your own mind.  The Israeli side of the story is the story from the other side of the barricade. What they see from their IDF gun sights is what they show you. Black and white, X-ray, grainy, washed out film that could be anyone anywhere. Our cameras are in color. We are here. We take you inside.  That is why we need your help.

The Israeli authorities have warned us that they will kill even more if the march continues this Friday.  Knowing that, the courageous people of Gaza are preparing for an even bigger march. As a freelance reporter, I have formed an independent production team to cover the event for the next 6 Fridays. I have no affiliation.  I am not into the politics. I follow where the story takes me and I know this is a life and death story for my people. And for me!

I promise I will document the scene of the march live from the front lines. You will see what I see, hear what I hear, know what I know. As well as the live footage, I will produce a short documentary after each Friday’s march so we have a record, a highlights reel so you can share with the world.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtbBPD8p6yI


BUT I  CANT DO IT BY MYSELF- I NEED YOUR HELP.

It sounds pretty basic but first of all, I need myself and my team to stay alive. To that end, right NOW, I need three bullet proof vests that cost 500 dollars each here in Gaza, and one more good SLR camera $2500.  Total cost $5000.

Who can promise me $100? All I need is 50 people. Whoever donates $100, I will personally email you a thank you and update you on more of the story that the filming cannot tell. You will be supporting your own reporter in Gaza, bringing the story to you, person to person. You won’t have to rely on Washington Post editorials that are so misinformed, or propaganda parading as news.  Sorry if I repeat myself. This is your chance to get the real deal.


SOURCES for JOURALISTS UNDER FIRE

At least 10 Palestinian journalists were injured while covering that mass protests, according to the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS), the Palestinian press freedom group Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedom (MADA), the regional press freedom group Center for Defending the Freedom of Journalists (CFJ), and news reports.

Wisam Mousa, photographer for the Deir al-Balah-based local radio station Fursan al-Aradah, was hit by live rounds in both legs while he was covering the protests from afar at the refugee camp of Al-Bureij, according to MADA, the PJS, and his employer.

"I was more than 400 meters away from the border fence, and while I was standing near the ambulances, I was deliberately targeted and shot with two live fire- bullets, one of which penetrated my right leg and came out of it, whereas, the other bullet penetrated my left leg causing a severe rupture in my leg muscle- just below the knee," Mousa told MADA.

Hala al-Hassanat, reporter for the Gaza-based Nahar News Agency, told CPJ that she was covering the march at Al-Bureij refugee camp in the evening when Israeli soldiers began shooting at civilians. She ran away from the shooting and fell over a pile of stones, breaking her left leg. She was transferred for treatment to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

Mahmoud Adnan Mdouj, a photographer for the media production company Media Town, was hit by a live round in his right leg, which was broken as a result, while he was covering the protest march behind the protesters, about 500 meters away from the border fence, according to MADA and pictures posted on Facebook by other Palestinian journalists.

Ahmed Kafa, a photographer for the local news website Deir al-Balah Media, was injured in his right leg by a live round while he was covering the protests in eastern Khan Younis, according to the local press freedom group Journalist Support Committee, news reports, and his employer.

Journalists Amina Dabash, reporter for the independent news agency Media Field Unit, Mohammed Joudeh, reporter for the Palestinian Authority's official broadcaster Palestine TV, and freelance photographer Hussein Abu Khreis were hit directly in their legs by tear gas canisters in Al-Bureij, Rafah, and eastern Khan Younis, respectively, according to the PJS, news reports, and Facebook posts.

Ali Yousef al-Adwy, reporter and cameraman for the local Lajee TV Channel, was hit by a bullet on his left leg, slightly below his knee, while he was covering the protests near the Gaza border with Israel, according to his employer, pictures of Al-Adwy posted on Facebook, and the CFJ.



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Walid Mahmoud5 days ago

let's hit the Goal





I am Walid Mahmoud from Gaza, and for the past 12 years I have been a tireless activist shining a light on the heartbreaking struggles of the Palestinian people. Nine years ago, horror struck my own home when it was mercilessly bombed. Now, amid the relentless onslaught of aggression on Gaza, my family's sanctuary has been ravaged once again. It was with a heavy heart that I made the agonising decision to evacuate my loved ones and seek refuge beyond the borders of this war-torn land.



My in-laws, seven vulnerable souls, now look to me as their sole provider and protector. The burden weighs heavily on my shoulders as I strive to protect them from the unrelenting chaos that surrounds us. They too have endured the agony of displacement, uprooted from their homes by the relentless tide of war. From makeshift shelters in UNRWA schools to meagre tents and the fleeting hospitality of relatives, their journey has been one of unrelenting grief and despair.



Tragically, their once beloved agricultural village near the border, Khuza'a, has been in ruins since it was completely destroyed in 2014. Despite our tireless efforts and sacrifices amidst the harsh economic realities of Gaza, the homes we had painstakingly rebuilt were cruelly torn apart again in 2023.



Now, as we face the daunting prospect of rebuilding shattered lives, we face an insurmountable obstacle: the staggering financial burden that lies ahead. The amount needed to provide a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness that engulfs us is approximately $90,000 to $100,000.



With heavy hearts and tear-stained faces, we ask you, kind souls, to help us in our hour of need. Every contribution, no matter how small, is a ray of light in the darkness, a beacon of hope leading us to a brighter tomorrow. 

Together, let us rewrite the narrative of despair and anguish and offer comfort and refuge to those who have known nothing but suffering.



Walid Mahmoud16 days ago

This war has taken almost everything away from me.

This war has taken almost everything away from me. 

My home and the homes of virtually every single member of my family were bombed, destroyed, or razed by Israel; all my memories, cherished belongings and community have been reduced to rubble and ashes.


Thankfully, I still have my family and loved ones, but I’m extremely terrified and haunted by the thought of losing them. There is nowhere safe for them to be; they currently huddle in a primitive tent in dire conditions with little food and water in the Mawasi area after being displaced multiple times, and even there, the IDF has attacked the area multiple times. I’m particularly worried about my ailing father, Mahmoud, who cannot endure these conditions for long.

I have no choice but to seek a way out of Gaza for my family; to evacuate my parents, siblings, nephews, and nieces to safety. And for that, I desperately need your help, kindness, and generosity.

Right now, the only way to get my family out is to pay a fee to the Egyptian government of $5,000 per person and $2,500 per child.

Please help me see my family again and get them to safety before it’s too late.

Thank You for Your Generosity and Compassion.

 

Walid, 

love and peace to you All 

Fiscal Sponsor: Funds from this campaign will be collected by One Nation UK, a registered charity in the United Kingdom. We have received consent from Mohammed Alaloul for this fundraising campaign conducted by One Nation. All funds collected will be directed to One Nation who will then disburse funds and ensure safe and transparent delivery. 

https://www.launchgood.com/walidGaza


Walid Mahmoud6 months ago

pray for GAZA




 

 

This is your friend Walid Mahmoud from Palestine, Gaza.

I hope you remember me well and I hope this email reaches you in good health.

 

At this moment, the Israeli army is launching heavy raids on the Gaza Strip. Thousands of Palestinian families are trying to find shelter. Palestinians are currently reliving what they experienced during the Israeli aggression in 2014. I am sending you this message with the hope that you pray for the civilians in Gaza. The humanitarian situation is extremely difficult. Please contact your government and ask them for an urgent intervention to stop the aggression on Gaza.

 

I have no words to say. I feel deeply saddened by what is happening. You can still follow the updates from Gaza on my social media accounts. I might be going live soon.



Walid Mahmouda year ago

Help Provide Food Packs to Families in Need This Ramadan



Help Provide Food Packs to Families in Need This Ramadan


SALAM ALIKOM,

As we prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to you for your generous support. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our community, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.

On behalf of everyone here, I wish you a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. May this holy month bring you joy, peace, and blessings, and may your good deeds and contributions be rewarded many times over.

At FRD, we are dedicated to fighting poverty and making a positive impact in our community in Gaza strip . We believe that everyone should have access to Food and live a fulfilling life, free from poverty.

Our organization was founded on the principle of giving back to our community and providing assistance to those who need it most. We work tirelessly to raise awareness, funds, and support for our mission to Feed families and provide our services in the area.

Our programs and initiatives are designed to empower individuals and families by providing our programs  that promote freedom. We work closely with community partners, volunteers, and donors to create sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact.



Many families in our community struggle to put food on the table. That's why we're launching our Ramadan food campaign to provide food packs to those in need. Our food packs contain essential items such as rice, flour, lentils, sugar, and oil, as well as other nutritious foods that can help families break their fast and celebrate Ramadan with dignity. But we can't do it alone. We need your support to make sure that no family goes hungry this Ramadan. By donating just [amount], you can help us provide a food pack to a family in need. Your donation will make a real difference. It will help us to purchase the food items, package the food packs, and distribute them to families in our community. With your support, we can ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food during Ramadan. To make a donation, please [insert instructions on how to donate]. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help us reach our goal. We appreciate your support and your generosity. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that everyone in our community has a happy and healthy Ramadan. Thank you for your consideration.



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Walid Mahmouda year ago

RAMDAN MUBARAK





Dear FRIENDS,

As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, we are reminded of the importance of giving back to our communities and helping those in need. In this spirit, I am reaching out to you to ask for your support in our effort to provide food packages to families in need during Ramadan IN Gaza strip. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on many families, particularly those who have lost their jobs or have had their income reduced. These families are struggling to put food on the table, and Ramadan can be an especially challenging time for them.

We are working with local organizations and teams to provide food packages that will help these families get through the month of Ramadan. Each food package will contain essential items such as rice, flour, lentils, oil, sugar, and dates.

We are asking for your support in this effort. Your donation will help us provide food packages to as many families as possible. Any amount you can give will make a difference.

To donate, please  Click HERE . If you have any questions or would like more information about this initiative, please do not hesitate to contact us and reply to this email.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in need this Ramadan.

Best regards,

Friendship Foundation for Relief and Development

Palestine- Gaza strip

2023

DONATE NOW 




Walid Mahmouda year ago

The Gaza Strip needs no introduction

Unemployment rates are rising yearly, life prospects are bleak, and many children and families are living merely to survive. Winter in the slums and refugee camps can be hard-hitting; but can we even make a small difference?!
The generosity of our donors has made our winter campaign possible.





Story


The situation in Gaza is terrible this winter


The Gaza Strip is one of the worst places in the world to be this winter. Thousands of families are living in slums and makeshift shelters that flood with freezing water when it rains, and offer little protection from the harsh winter temperatures. The nights are bitterly cold, and fuel for cooking and heating is scarce. Pregnant women and small children are living in these shocking conditions.


Gaza is part of the Palestinian territories, bordered by Egypt and on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of 1.9 million, and after years of bitter conflict, the people of Gaza are some of the most vulnerable in the world.


Devastation and suffering


The current situation in Gaza is bleak. The escalations of violence has shattered infrastructure, destroyed more than 18,000 homes and torn families apart. 50% of the population of the Gaza Strip live below the poverty line and 44% of households are experiencing food insecurity.


Gaza's public health system suffers from shortages in skilled staff and medical supplies. 17 hospitals and 56 primary healthcare facilities have been destroyed or severely damaged by the hostilities. Hundreds of amputees have been left waiting for prosthetic limbs, and delays in performing elective surgeries cause unnecessary pain, frustration and increase the chances of infection. The constant power cuts make delivering vital services very difficult, and the electricity deficit has reached a high point of 65%.


Gazas children in crisis


In any conflict, children endure the most suffering. The children of Gaza have witnessed horrors that no young person should have to see. They live in fear, without stability or security.


More than 160,000 children are in desperate need of continuous psychological support due to the trauma caused by living through a terrible conflict.


Palestinian children living in Gaza are being denied an education, as bombing has rendered 50% of all kindergartens and 30% of schools unfit for use. The UN estimates that 1,000 of the 2,955 children injured due to the violence will be permanently disabled.


What can I do to help?


Friendship for Relief and Development is in Palestine, providing humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza this winter. Emergency provisions, including food parcels, warm clothes and shoes, blankets, and mattresses, are being distributed to vulnerable families who completely rely on this support. The generosity of our donors has made our winter campaign possible.


With your help, we can save lives in Gaza and bring an end to the suffering of innocent children.


Join us. Act now.



Walid Mahmoud2 years ago

KEEP ME WARM 2022



Dear Supporter,


As we have seen some terrible conditions people are living in Gaza over 17,000 people are still homeless.


Winter in Gaza can be very harsh conditions without heating and electricity. Life in Gaza is the worst, according to reports coming from the ground there.

Friendship Relief and Development team working to raise funding to provide the basic needs during this winter 2022. through your support We will provide clothes for children and urgent emergency intervention. Our team always works to provide people's needs. We need your support today to achieve the goal of this campaign and prepare for the winter in Gaza.providing financial support to the population in Gaza is developing the lives of the population there as The economic situation in Gaza has collpased under a continuous blockade for years now and Military operations against Gaza over the past years.


The Association of Friendship Relief and Development in Gaza was established because of the urgent need to provide support during crises. Our goal is to reach every single home and every family and make change in the reality of Palestinians, We look forward always to work with you for humanity and empowering the poor  In order to make difference.


DONATE NOW



Walid Mahmoud2 years ago

QURBANI 2022



QURBANI 2022 PROJECT IN GAZA STRIP 



Salam alikom, 
Give your Qurbani , and share the blessings of Eid with those facing struggles and hardships.




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Walid Mahmoud2 years ago

QURBANI 2022




What is QURBANI 2022 Project?

 

Starting from this, FRIENDSHIP FOR RELIF AND DEVELOPMENT (FRD)  implements Qurbani Project each year as part of its Al-Adha Eid projects. 

This project targets the most vulnerable families living in GAZA and is implemented yearly all over the GAZA STRIP .

It is considered a crucial project due to its role in strengthening the bonds between the members of the communities (the privileged with the under-privileged) as well as providing the people who perform the ritual of sacrifice during the Adha Eid with the opportunity to donate the fresh meat to the most vulnerable families, which is the main objective of performing this type of ritual in the first place.

 

In line with UNDP’s SDG # 2 “Zero Hunger” which calls for ending hunger and ensuring access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round by 2030” and “ending all forms of malnutrition”, FRD launches its annual “Qurbani Project” which aims at providing meat portions to the most vulnerable families in GAZA, inclusive of needy families as well as Palestinian refugees living in  camps.  

What is the current situation in GAZA?


GAZA is facing a multi-layered crisis. 


within the context of a fragile and over 15 years of blockade and weakened economy, is critically affecting the livelihood and socio-economic conditions of the gazans population and -by default- the refugees’ as well.

 

The imposed blockade exacerbated the implications of the deepened fiscal and economic crisis, both horizontally and vertically. Horizontally, vulnerability is fast expanding to reach wider segments of the population; vertically, the depth and extent of vulnerability are intensified crossing 50% poverty and unemployment rates.

FRD will be supervising the slaughtering of donated Qurbans (sheep or cow) as well as the butchering, packaging, and distribution of meat portions to the poor families living in designated underprivileged areas during the first day of Adha Eid. 

 

Each meat portion weighs 3 kg approximately. Prices differ depending on the slaughtered animal as shown in the below diagram:

The project will be implemented under FRD Relief sector and will be managed by a sub-committee composed of selected staff members from different departments and sectors. 

Qurbani Prices for the years 2022 / 1440 are as follow: 

Item

Unit Price (USD)

Cow Portion

$ 570     

Imported Sheep

$ 440   

Local Sheep

$ 340   

FULL COW

3750$




 

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Walid Mahmoud2 years ago

it’s Saturday ! I hope you have some cool plans for the weekend.




SALAM Alikom Everyone, 


 it’s Saturday ! I hope you have some cool plans for the weekend.


More than half of population in Gaza Strip lives below poverty line, according to UN data.

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are preparing to welcome the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan under the shadow of economic difficulties caused by the Israeli blockade . The unemployment rate in the Gaza Strip, with a population of nearly 2.1 million, has almost reached 50% due to the land, sea and air blockade imposed by Israel for 17years, according to UN data. The recent coronavirus outbreak has also caused to deteriorate the economic situation in the territory. More than half of the population in the Gaza Strip currently lives below the poverty line. Despite all these difficulties, the Palestinians are keen to go to the markets for shopping in preparation for the holy month.

As we used to do every month of this year to launch an initiative to provide food baskets to the families most in need during the month of Ramadan, today we have decided to return this initiative because it has contributed so much to helping and meeting the basic needs of many families during the month of Ramadan. Over the past years, we've provided food supplies to hundreds of families, and that's relieving people to provide food.

We invite you to support this initiative this year as well to reach the goal, and we will follow with you updates as usual, thank you all for your generous and lasting support to you with all respect and appreciation.



Click Here to Support 

With love and Peace.

 https://donorbox.org/ramdan-food-pasket-in-gaza















Walid Mahmoud2 years ago

IMPORTANT UPDATE




SALAM ALIKOM, 

DEAR Friend and Supporter. 

Because of the updates and the inability of the launchgood platform to send donations to Gaza, this year we decided to launch the campaign on another platform.
Ramadan Food Program  was a successful humanitarian project every year that contributed to feeding hundreds of Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip.
This year, we decided to renew the project and receive your contribution to feed more this year.
 


Our world is beautiful, masha’Allah. It is full of abundance and has enough food for everybody to eat and be strong and healthy. Despite this, over 821 million people do not have enough food to eat. Millions, including babies and children, go to bed without anything to eat, affecting their health, growth and future life.
Feed A Family for one month in Palestine By showing your support to our Campaign Click Here. 


576€ raised of our 5000 Goal 


LET'S REACH THE GOAL TODAY .


BEST REGRADS, 


WALID MAMHOUD. 

FROM GAZA WITH LOVE 









Walid Mahmoud2 years ago

RAMDAN IN GAZA




SALAM ALIKOM, 

HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL, 


With only $20, you can provide a family of an average of 5, with their daily Iftar for the entire holy month through providing them with weekly fresh food baskets for 4 weeks.

REACH OUT ON WHATSAPP AT : 00972594440414


DONATE NOW 





Walid Mahmoud2 years ago

SALAM ALIKOM

Walid Mahmoud3 years ago

Dear Honorable Friends,



Dear Honorable Friends, 


I hope my email finds you well and elated. Besides, I hope everything comes up roses with you. I am elated to introduce SAAD M. S. ABUSHARBAIN for you all. Saad is a Palestinian student from Gaza Strip; he is living in Turkey right now to complete his PhD in English Language and Literature. Saad proved to be a promising young student who had the capacity and determination to highly achieve his academic objectives which are reflected in his grades. He studied BA of English Literature with GPA 92.13% with honor at Al-Azhar University - Gaza. Then, he travelled to Istanbul to study MA. of Anglo-American Literature and Creative Writing, and he got 100% with first honor degree. Please, read Saad's story via this link: https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/saad_wants_to_realize_his_dream_of_obtaining__phd#!/

Let us help Saad, and prove that hope is still available. Always remember that It's not the amount that matters but the meaning behind your donation. Indeed, the efforts of one person can't move mountains. It's the strength of us all working together that makes a change. Thank you for your time and consideration.

PS. To give is to invest yourself in the life of someone else. 

Sincerely Yours, 
Walid Mahmoud




Walid Mahmoud3 years ago

Saad from gaza wants to realize his dream





Saad wants to realize his dream of obtaining PHD

Dear Honorable Friends, and Donors,

 I hope everything comes up roses with you. It has been a long time since we keep in contact each other; I do miss all of you. You are always at my heart and mind because we are one hand, one family, and a fabulous team. You know, I do appreciate your amazingly amazing efforts in helping Palestinian youth and families throught the past years, specially Palestinian students from besieged Gaza Strip. Today, I am elated to introduce SAAD M. S. ABUSHARBAIN for you all. Saad is a Palestinian student from Gaza Strip; he is living in Turkey right now to complete his PhD in English Language and Literature. Saad proved to be a promising young student who had the capacity and determination to highly achieve his academic objectives which are reflected in his grades. He studied BA of English Literature with GPA 92.13% with honor at Al-Azhar University - Gaza. Then, he travelled to Istanbul to study MA. of Anglo-American Literature and Creative Writing, and he got 100% with first honor degree. I could witness Saad's ability to grasp new concepts and approach challenging tasks fearlessly and with passion. Honestly, I evaluate Saad as an intelligent, dependable, and an adaptive person who can merge in any environment and can achieve academic goals. Saad says: " My interest in Literature was gradually shaped throughout my life by different ways in which I have experienced the skills of the English language: as a learner, a translator, and a trainer of English. However, it was the times spent studying in Palestine that made me fully understand that language can be a means of conveying much more than just our thoughts. In fact, it also carries all the information about our background, education, beliefs, prejudices, and generally reflects the way we categorize the world around us. I think that reading and writing different genres go together perfectly, and that the success of the latter is entwined with the scope of the former." Therefore, let me say that I am happy to write this in order to support Saad to pursue his educational plans and progress towards meeting his career goals. Let us put our hands together to support Saad and make his dream of obtaining the PhD come true. Your donation can help him to get the PhD and it will enable him to help his country when he comes back to Palestine. Your donation will be deposited directly into the account of Filistin Öğrencileri Derneği association which seeks to create a Palestinian environment that relieves the student of the difficulties of alienation and distance from family and homeland. Let us help Saad, and prove that hope is still available.


 Always remember that the best is yet to come and peace and love will never die.


Donate Now 






Walid Mahmoud4 years ago

Hello From GAZA



Salam Alikom 



Hope this Email finds you well, 
We have A Good new to you, Today we started to Distribute  Food Basket  which contain of the necessary needs of food during The Holy month of Ramdan to poor and homeless families in Gaza, 
our Mission Today was to Target 100 Families 
we are able to Distribute that 100 food parcels this evening. 
This Food parcels will help those families to survive and enjoy the coming week of Ramdan, 
in the Coming days we plan to Distribute more till We Reach to 4000 Families. 
I would like to send my thanks to everyone of you who donated to RAMDAN FOOD PROGRAM IN GAZA this Year too to make the Second season of 2020 successful despite the Hardships that the world living these days. 
your support to Gaza in this hard times means so much. 
it means We are all love to Help others people.
Thank you All from our Hearts to your.
Our Campaign still need your support to Reach the Goal if we Reach the Goal this night we will be able to raise the amount in order to help more people. 
Love and peace will never die.

Donate Now



https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/ramdan_food_basket_in_gaza#!/




Walid Mahmoud4 years ago

HI FROM GAZA

Life gives us so many things which make us need good health and long for happiness. I wish you good health and happiness in life specially in this pandemic time


SALAM ALIKOM 

DEAR FRIENDS,


We start counting now, 9 days left for Ramadan and we still need your help to reach the goal of our campaign. Please don't hesitate to donate at : Ramdan Food Program in GAZA

This Ramadan, 4,000 families in Gaza need your assistance to secure their Ramadan Iftar meals. With only $20, you can provide a family of an average of 5, with their daily Iftar for the entire holy month through providing them with weekly fresh food baskets for 4 weeks.

The baskets contain fresh produce, eggs and chicken purchased from small poor farmers in Gaza. 

This year with your generous support we aim to feed these families your support to these families is meaningful to the people of Gaza. 

As we did last Ramadan, we want to achieve this goal also this year.

Updates will be sent to you weekly via email, with all documents and photos.

Best Regrads,

Walid Mamhoud..

Will Gaza’s health care system be able to stem the spread of the virus?

Global monitoring of the pandemic’s spread indicates that every infected individual will likely infect 2 to 2.5 other people – a pace similar to that of the Spanish Flu and much higher than the Swine Flu that hit in 2009. At the moment, stopping the spread depends on two main factors, screen testing for the virus and isolating those who tested positive to prevent continued spread. In the current conditions, it is unlikely that the authorities in Gaza will be able to provide the necessary response. So far, only 92 tests have been administered in Gaza, and it’s unclear how successfully the authorities can enforce isolation in one of the poorest and most densely populated places in the world. Add to that the debilitated water and sewage infrastructure, which makes it much harder to maintain the required standards of hygiene and protection during an epidemic

We Are here To help.

We will create a team of volunteers to work in the field providing the basic needs of the population and providing sterilization tool

In these difficult times, we are doing our best to protect people, especially poor families who cannot buy sterilizers.

The situation in Gaza is catastrophic and we need your support to stand as one hand to confront this virus and prevent its spread in Gaza.

Through this campaign, we will provide sterilization equipment for families here, and we will coordinate with the Ministry of Health in order to provide them with the necessary medical equipment such as an isolation suit and masks.

By your support to this Campaign we will make a difference, let's make things change for better. 

Please Show your Support AT :  Covid-19 in Gaza Emergency Relief

Walid Mahmoud4 years ago

From GAZA

As Gaza nears to the 2020 uninhabitability deadline, and a freezing cold winter hits its besieged population; we should try if even on a micro level to do our best to bring warmth and happiness to its children.

That's why I've relaunched our "Keep Me Warm" campaign hoping to bring the heartwarming spirit of Christmas to our people in Gaza.

My friends, your unmatched kindness and generosity will mean the world to the hundreds of kids who will receive winter clothing and umbrellas and the tens of families that we'll help to fix the roofs of their houses and provide with stoves from your crucial donations.

Please donate to and share our campaign so that together, we can bring a gentle breeze of hope to Gaza's children.

https://www.launchgood.com/project/keep_me_warm_gaza#!/

A huge thank you from Walid , to everyone that has donated .

The fundraiser is still going but some of the funds are being used before Christmas.

These are the first pictures.

Thank you for making a difference.


Donate Now 

https://www.launchgood.com/project/keep_me_warm_gaza#!/

Walid Mahmoud4 years ago

GAZA Nears 2020


As Gaza nears to the 2020 uninhabitability deadline, and a freezing cold winter hits its besieged population; we should try if even on a micro level to do our best to bring warmth and happiness to its children. That's why I've relaunched our "Keep Me Warm" campaign hoping to bring the heartwarming spirit of Christmas to our people in Gaza. My friends, your unmatched kindness and generosity will mean the world to the hundreds of kids who will receive winter clothing and umbrellas and the tens of families that we'll help to fix the roofs of their houses and provide with stoves from your crucial donations. Please donate to and share our campaign so that together, we can bring a gentle breeze of hope to Gaza's Children.

SUPPORT NOW

https://www.launchgood.com/project/keep_me_warm_gaza#!/

Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

From Lens To Story in GAZA



In Gaza, Cameras and Lenses are a Lifeline

On July 3rd, Sanad Latifa's camera broke.  Not only is his camera the tool of his trade and key to his making a living, Sanad's photography is a lifeline for Gaza. Without photography, no one would know what is happening in the Gaza Strip.



Help these talented photo linguists share their world — as only they can.
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Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

Update From Gaza

Dear Donors,
We apologize to you because we can not congratulate you on the arrival of Ramadan as Gaza is under heavy bombardment and people there do not find shelter,
But we are still calling you to support our emergency project to feed the children of Gaza who are terrified by the Israeli attacks on Gaza.

Keep Gazans in your prayers and thoughts in this holy hours of Ramdan. 

May Allah bless you All.

We Also ask you to share this campaign with your family and friends around. 

Thank you,  

Donate Now To Gaza. 


Walid MAHMOUD, 

Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

Gaza Under Attack

The People of #Gaza deserve a life without siege without the nightmare of Israeli bombs!

Only 24 hours for Ramdan to come and we stills need your support to hit the Goal this evening.

Follow gaza’s daily updates on Facebook 

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Read More about Ramdan Food Program 

Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

Appeal For Ramdan in Gaza

Salam Alikom From Gaza with love. 

We would like to inform you that 18% of our Goal has been Raised to our coming project Ramdan Food Program in Gaza Strip. 

As you know Gaza Strip has been living under ongoing tight blockade for over 12 years now.

The blockade causes many crisis in Gaza it makes Gazans have no access to most basics needs such like Food, health, education and all aspects of daily life here. 

We would love also  to invite you to join our supporters team in this program to make it a successful one through the holy month of Ramdan. 

With your generous donations we can feed Gaza’s children and many families during the holy month of Ramdan. 

Take an action of giving today and let’s reach the goal soon. 

The mission of feeding the poor families will start from the first day of Ramdan till the last days of Ramdan. 

Which means 30 days of giving 30 days of making a difference. 


Salam , 

WalidMahmoud 

Give 10£ Today. 

Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

The blessed month is coming soon

As the blessed month of Ramadan comes closer, let's come together to support the Food Program in GAZA  where our brothers and sisters in Gaza can fast well.


We wish you Ramdan Mubarak From Gaza with love .

Click here to support. 

Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

14 Days left For Ramdan

Salam Alikom, 

The besieged Gaza Strip has been living in the most difficult humanitarian situation for more than a year. 

My name is Walid Mahmoud a Freelance photojournalist and humanitarian activist from Gaza Strip.


Dear Donor,

We invite you to donate to the food parcels project before and during  the holy month of Ramadan. 

Families in Gaza Strip suffer from extreme poverty and need your support to provide food parcels during the month of Ramadan
In the past few days we have been able to raise 13 % of the project goal and we still need your generous donations to our campaign.

Click Here to support 


Love and Peace will never die. 


From Gaza with love 

For more details you can reach out through WhatsApp at : 000972597394305

Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

To our genrouse people

Dear supporters

Deficit and desperation define life these days in the Gaza Strip. Residents make do with four hours of electricity a day. Most people don't have access to clean water because the supply system is contaminated with sewage. Breakfast for some schoolchildren is a cup of hot water flavored with a dash of salt.


We do our part as a humanitarian duty to provide the best services in order to help people stay alive. In Ramadan, we aim to provide food parcels for poor families to make them feel comfortable to fast Ramdan.

We invite you to give your generous donations to our Food program project today so we can start to distribute food parcels at through the 30 days of Ramdan days. 

Your support to this project means a lot to many families in Gaza it gives them hope to stay more positive in the middle of the hardest storm they live in. 


Support Now. 

Join Ramdan our supporters Now. 

Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

Ramdan Mubarak

We  run a Ramadan campaign aiming at providing those who are less fortunate with a joyous and memorable Ramadan.

Our Ramadan campaign endeavours to provide enough aid and assistance to the poor, so that they too can benefit from, and enjoy the advantages of this blessed month.

Your financial contributions to this campaign not only go towards helping individuals, families and communities to meet their basic needs for fasting, food and clothing, but also work to boost their faith, and put a smile on their faces.

Remember, good deeds in Ramadan are multiplied so use this blessed time to gain maximum rewards. With a variety of initiatives that can be supported daily, you simply have to select from one or more of the giving levels listed below and make a donation.

See More 

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Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

Ramdan Food Program in Gaza

This Ramadan, Me and my team around the Gaza Strip will be delivering more than 700  food parcels to the most disadvantaged families.

Our  Ramadan Food program campaign enables people to share the joys and blessings of the holy month with families across the Gaza Strip . 

The donations will allow for us to distribute over 700  food packs to 1600 people in Gaza Strip. 

    • £120 could feed a family for the month of Ramadan

  • £125 could provide water for a displaced family living in a camp

  • £385 could help provide a sustainable livelihood to an orphan and their family. 

Our campaign aims to provide 9 items as a full package for every needy family. This £120 package will cover the family for the holy month: Food Parcel, One family Hot Meal for Iftar, Bread, Clean Water, Fitrana and Eid Gift and Ramadan.

We offer on top of that a Ramadan gift for the families of orphans, special needs, and children in needs in this holy month

This is this year's plan, but we are unable to execute anything until you show us your support.

Help the needy Palestinians this Ramadan, and make this blessed month count!

Click Here to Donate 

Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

Ramdan Food program in Gaza

As Ramadan is quickly approaching the We are running  a program to help feed people in need in Palestine during the month of 
Ramadan.  

This Ramadan, 4,000 families in Gaza need your assistance to secure their Ramadan Iftar meals. With only $20, you can provide a family of an average of 5, with their daily Iftar for the entire holy month through providing them with weekly fresh food baskets for 4 weeks.

The baskets contain fresh produce, eggs and chicken purchased from small poor farmers in Gaza. 

Donations of any amount will surely help to increase the number of assisted families. 


Click here to support 

Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

SALAM ALIKOM FROM GAZA

SALAM ALIKOM , 



Solar Energy Project, is a project made to use the sun's energy to produce electricity at home. Through this project, 3 homes will be targeted at 100% which will come with the amazing results of the reality of life for these families .

These three houses will  dispense the industrial electricity  100%  the families will be able to run allelectrical appliances As "  washingmachines, refrigerate , water heater, fan, television ... Etc "

DONATE NOW​



Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

SEND YOUR EID'S GIFT TO GAZA



Our Prophet said: "There are no days in this world during which worship is more beloved to Allah, than the (first) ten days (of Dhul- Hijjah). Fasting one of these days is equivalent to fasting for one year, and one night of them is equal to Lailatul-Qadr. Hadith

Dear Donor, Asalam Alaikum,

We are in the best and holiest days of the year – 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah

Eid Mubarak to you and your family and once again, thank you for your generous and
continuous support to Our projects in Palestine.

Our Eid gift will be to support orphans, special needs and children in need.

Our Eid Al Adha campaign involves providing 200 Eid gifts to the most deprived children
in Palestine.

By donating ONLY $20 you can bring happiness to the face of a Palestinian child whilst

also supporting a Palestinian family. Don’t underestimate your donation. Whatever is insignificant to you is of great value to a Palestinian child.

DONATE NOW


Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

Quick Update

Dear Supporters , 

I hope this an Update will find you All doing Well , 

I have Been so busy in last Days here , I think Many of you have heard about Razan Al-najjar . 

i wanted to send you this Update to tell you All Thank you For helping Me to spread the palestinins voice to the world . 

Here is in link below you would find the First Report i have Made BY the Camera which i bought from Your Money . 

Thank You All Again . 

love and peace will never die . 

WATCH NOW 

https://youtu.be/CBVyfphMM1s 

Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

SALAM ALIKOM



SALAM ALIKOM 




On behalf of me and the people of Gaza City, I would like to thank you all for your generous and continuous support for the people of Gaza.

 This city is truly grateful to you for your SUPPORT.

These days, the inhabitants of Gaza are living through the moments of siege that has been going on for more than 11 years now

The poverty rate reached 80%, which means that most of the city's population live below the poverty line

A year ago, a project was launched to provide children's clothing for the poorest children in the Gaza Strip, to provide clothes for 200 or more children.

 For the third year in a row, we launched our annual clothing bank to help poor children enjoy the next EID in about 27 days

I need your support to make this project a success and make it continuous every year

thank you all .

HERE TO SUPPORT .  



Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

SALAM ALIKOM

SALAM ALIKOM 




On behalf of me and the people of Gaza City, I would like to thank you all for your generous and continuous support for the people of Gaza.

 This city is truly grateful to you for your SUPPORT.

These days, the inhabitants of Gaza are living through the moments of siege that has been going on for more than 11 years now

The poverty rate reached 80%, which means that most of the city's population live below the poverty line

A year ago, a project was launched to provide children's clothing for the poorest children in the Gaza Strip, to provide clothes for 200 or more children.

 For the third year in a row, we launched our annual clothing bank to help poor children enjoy the next EID in about 27 days

I need your support to make this project a success and make it continuous every year

thank you all .


Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

SALAM ALIKOM

I am about to tell great news. Our campaign to raise $5000 is complete. It’s because of your generosity and it’s because of your dedication. I am so blessed to have your support. You made it happen. Do you see the picture of the press vests? Yes this is your money. I will remember you whenever I am reporting. You gave me hope and courage to report what’s happening in Gaza.
Special thank for everyone who contributed to the campaign. It’s clear that you care about our safety as reporters on the ground. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.





Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

SALAM FROM GAZA

SALAM ALIKOM , 

HI, everyone 

hope this update will find you well insha allah , 

Today was long Day for me and the Media production team in GAZA . i'm so thankful because i got back to home safely , Yes i survived today allhamdo lillah . 

i would like to inform you that we have raised 90% of the Whole amount and we have only 2 days  To go , we hope you can  Donate today so we can Reach the Goal . 

A New Updates will be coming soon insha allah 

Thank you All 

Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

FROM GAZA WITH LOVE



Hi Everyone,
This is Me at the border in the second Friday of the Great March. I am putting my life at risk to cover what's happening along the border. What I have seen so far is peaceful protests. Protesters learned from last Friday that they need to take precautions so they brought hundreds of tires. They burned them along the border so that the Israeli snipers won't easily hunt protesters. However, 7 people shot dead so far and 1000 were injured. 
This is the latest news from the ground.


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