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Organized by Walid Mahmoud

Education Dream is about to DIE

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by August 12, 2017 at 12:00 AM EDT

"Help Moutaz to pay Tuition fees "


Education Dream is about to DIE



Education is the main source of career development that everyone seeks for. Without having a good level of education,a human being can't proceed in his life. In Gaza, life is highly complicated and hard. Gaza are living under severe siege for more than 10 year suffering from shortages in most commodities. They suffer from water, electricity, food and even salaries for public sector employees. According to United Nations last report, which was published on Tuesday and titled "Gaza - 10 years later", says that key indicators identified in an earlier 2012 UN report, such as declining incomes, health care, education and electricity have deteriorated yet further. Thus, the situation is at mess, yet only hope "education" is left for the youth to help the country.


My name is Moutaz and I had Bachelor degree in English. I was always dreaming of becoming a good and active citizen so as to help my Palestinian community and let the world know about the suffering we live in. Yet, I discovered that I need to study more about English and get higher degree in order to be able to represent my cause. Therefore, I decided to join the Islamic University in Gaza (Master Degree in Applied Linguistic sand Translation) in an attempt to accomplish my dream. I did the admission exam and the interview and I was selected to be a master degree student. I only paid 60% of my tuition fees hoping to pay the other part later.

I burnt the candles at both ends by working day and night in local corporations so as to rely on myself to finish my dream.BUT again the dreadful economic situation in such a besieged poor place like Gaza stopped in my face depriving me from my innocent dream. However, I never stopped trying to find alternatives and I successfully managed to work as a contractor in the public sector (an English teacher).  AGAIN, salaries and the economic crisis in the country stands in my face as I have been working for more 4 years without taking my salaries because of the siege imposed by Israel. The time has come to pay for the other part, so I was obliged to postpone the semester hoping to buy some time and to fund and save my education journey. YET, such a thing just can't happen in a place like Gaza.

So, I stand in front of hopeless and depressed as I am watching my dreams vanishing in from of my eyes and I just can't do anything.

Therefore, I decided to launch this campaign as my last hope to save my education journey. Your help means a lot tome and to my education and career life. I will provide all the documents needed to prove that I am in need for the money for my education. Documents like transcripts, certificates that I am still enrolled in the university and even a document that I postpone my semester. Any further information and inquiries are most welcomed.

Tuition Fees in Details : 

  • JRD 90 - for one credit hour. Which equals 127 USD per credit
  • 18 credit left for the whole program (18* 127 = 2286 USD)
  • Thesis submission needs 2000 USD 
  • Total amount will be 2286 + 2000 = 4286 USD

Transcripts and grades will be given upon requests for each semester I pass so as to show credibility. Photos and videos will be given too.

Moutaz Abu Ismail  




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Walid Mahmoud13 days ago

No one will understand wars until he survives one





I'm Walid Mahmoud, 34, resided in a small village in the Gaza Strip.

Life in the village was harsh, marked by many challanges,My village was famous for agriculture.

Over the past years, the Israeli occupation has been attacking the villagers.

During the past 196 days, like other parts of Gaza, they experienced moments of terror and fear,They tried to flee from one place to another to save their lives from constant bombing,They moved between United Nations schools and homes until they ended up in an escape camp, Living there is more than miserable due to a lack of basics.

As of writing this letter, the Israeli army spokesman has threatened to attack Rafah, He has also threatened to invade it.

It is the only city where over two million displaced people have sought refuge.

The Gaza Strip has no safe place, Israel has destroyed the infrastructure and turned the Strip into rubble,With your generous support, I will be able to save the lives of my 14 members, along with my nephews, I will help them go to Egypt through the crossing, They will stay there until the war ends, Then, they will return to rebuild their lives in the Gaza Strip.

Over the last 17 years, I dedicated my time documenting the daily lives of Gazans and assisting those in need,led many initiatives That made Gazans more resilient.

They included projects, like solar installations, to light dark hours.. It also included covering tuition fees for students in Gaza. And, giving out clothing during winter, Ramadan, and Eid. 

Today, I am asking for your personal help to save my family.

We achieved 11% of the goal, I hope you will help me reach it before the occupation attacks and invades Rafah.

Walid,

love and peace to you All







Walid Mahmoud19 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 Mahmoud22 days ago

Eid Mubarak

Help Evacuate my Family Extend a Lifeline, Restore Hope



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 


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Walid Mahmouda month ago

This war has taken almost everything away from me.

Help Evacuate My Family from Gaza: Extend a Lifeline, Restore Hope


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 


Link here 👇👇


https://www.launchgood.com/walidGaza


Walid Mahmoud7 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.



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






Help children in Gaza this winter!



Providing a decent life for poor and needy families and orphans by providing necessities for the winter season such as clothes, blankets etc.



The Palestinian economy has been suffering for years in the Gaza Strip from a major collapse, exacerbated by the spread of the Corona crisis epidemic, and the subsequent closure of economic facilities, in addition to the blockade that has been imposed on the Gaza Strip for more than 16 years.



Gaza is currently witnessing an economic crisis that has not been witnessed since 1948, the commercial sector is badly affected, in addition to the collapse of the industrial sector, in light of the closure of many factories' doors and the displacement of thousands of workers, the Gaza Strip, which suffers from severe siege and suffers from not being allowed to export its products, or import any requirements for the industrial and commercial sector, as well as the required equipment and machinery.



Keep me warm is an initiative that has been launched since 2015 and until 2021, this project aims annually to help the poor in Gaza and provide basic needs in winter as winter clothes for children, blankets, and heating.


This initiative has contributed to alleviating the suffering of many people in need in Gaza annually and is continuing thanks to your giving.


This year we aspire also to help through this initiative and continue to help families in Gaza, your donation to this campaign contributes to saving the lives of the poor and alleviating the consequences of the blockade on them.


DONATE NOW
Thank you
 



Walid Mahmoud2 years ago

QURBANI 2022 IN GAZA



QURBANI 2022 PROJECT IN GAZA STRIP 



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




GIVE NOW 



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

RAMDAN IN GAZA

SUPPORT NOW 

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

HELP SAAD OBTANING HIS PHD

Checkout Saad Campaign 



Before I leave Palestine, I got an acceptance from Istanbul Aydin University to start my MA. study there. Also, I sent them 1500$ as a first installment for my study. Unfortunately, when I arrived Istanbul, they told me that you were late two weeks and you could not start your study. At that time, I was very sad because I felt as if I am lost. I did not know what shall I do. However, I said to myself that I am here for a reason. I have a target that I must achieve. I did not leave my family alone in Gaza Strip to waste my time in Istanbul. Therefore, I did not leave a single stone unturned. And luckily, I discovered that Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil university was still registering students in the master programs. But, I did not have much time because it was the last day for registration. The international office at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil university told me that you have only 5 hours before completing the registration. Also, they told me that you will study a master degree of Anglo-American Literature and Creative Writing Program but without thesis because the registration for students with thesis has done. The international office promised me once I finish two semesters with a high score, I can shift my program to a thesis one. Therefore, I was a little bit elated at that time because I will study and seize my time. Yet, the travelling journey from Palestine to Istanbul costs me very much. Moreover, Istanbul Aydin University did not give me back my tuitions which is 1500$. I became between the deep blue sea and the rock because I want to study but I have to pay new tuitions for Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University. Besides, I could not call my father because I know his severe economic situation; specially because my 2 brothers and sister study in Palestinian universities in Gaza. As a result, I called one of my friends, and I explained the situation for him with eyes full of tears.


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Walid Mahmoud3 years ago

SAAD 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

Its Really Close now



"If you have much, give in wealth. If you have little, give in heart."

Greetings to All,

I would like to congratulate my friends and all Muslims around the world on the occasion of the coming Ramadan.

Mosques will be closed and this is sad, but Ramadan is a spiritual month full of faith and giving, and helping the poor and feeding the poor is an Islamic duty.

We feel blessed to serve a wide range of individuals everyday.

The elderly, the young, and the in between. Whether that be our donors or recipients, I see the impact of a good deed firsthand.

The holy month of Ramadan unites all Muslims through compassion, kindness, and a spirit of giving.

Each day will be dedicated to a new campaign that will primarily focus on food, water, education and many programs. Give your Giving Goal this Ramadan and bring the joys of the holiday to someone in need in Gaza Strip.

 I would like To inform you that till this moment we have raised 80% of the Goal on Launchgood Campaign, RAMDAN FOOD BASKET IN GAZA I feel so proud of everyone of You.

 

My volunteers team and I will start very soon to start buying basic food and needs in Ramadan for more than 200 families in the first week of Ramadan.

I invite you to help us reach the goal and encourage us to continue to help others.

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Walid Mahmoud4 years ago

SALAM ALIKOM 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

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.

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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.
Please Give now







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 Ramadan 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 , 


Give 10£ Today. 

Walid Mahmoud5 years ago

The blessed month is coming

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

Ramdan Food Program in Gaza

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

Welcome Ramdan

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 2019 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

SOLAR PANLES FOR 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

The last Call


We  did it! As you see, we’ve just hit the $9,300 GOAL during the first 2 week of my Crowdfunding campaign To help Gaza's children!

I’m extremely thankful for your generosity and devotion. I thank each and every one of you for showing the support and love.

I’m completely satisfied and blessed, and I highly appreciate all of the amazing things you have.

let's hit the goal today we are still 7% a way :) 

Support NOW 
You are all awesome and deserve to be trusted!





Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

SALAM ALIKOM





SALAM ALIKOM 


CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT 

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, 

i HOPE THIS UPDATE WILL FIND YOU WELL . 

I WOULD LOVE TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU SUPPORT TO MY ACTIVITIES AND CHARITY WORK IN GAZA .

You can't visit Family outside Gaza .
You can't Rebuild Your home . 
You are Unlucky To have a Job .
You Can't fish , You can't Dream , You can't Farm .
You can't Trade outside Gaza .
Also You can't Leave Gaza .

FREEDOM FROM POVERTY CAMPAIGN 
What should happen more in Gaza before the World will stand up against the Gaza’s siege ?!! 
WE  are all need to join this project to support the poor families in Gaza . 
Donate Now .





Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

SALAM ALIKOM FROM GAZA



Dear incredible followers and friends .

I’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to write this .
THANK YOU All , for being one of the most engaged, empathetic and intelligent group of followers and friends .

You have helped me through some pretty major changes in The life of ordinary people in Gaza , For love, peace and humanity, in Gaza we are victims of poverty, unemployment, war and siege, our voice is supposed to be hidden, but by your interaction I think the world is waking up and our voice reach out to the whole corners in this world . We all believe that the Palestinian voice must reach all the peaks in the world.

your presence in my life means everything to me , you all mean a lot to me
That is something I will never be able to repay you for. Together we made our voice one and our opinions one .

I promise You All that I will continue this wonderful work despite all the surrounding circumstances.

love and peace will never die <3

SUPPORT NOW 



Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

A Great News To All of you :)

SALAM ALIKOM , 

Walid Mahmoud And Moutaz  here To Update you our Great News .

we  would like to inform you that after months of serious study for the first semester Mu'taz has  finished the Exams of the 1st semester  and passed them successfully. This is a picture of the grading.

 

wow , isn't that Really something Great ?! 

Thank you all for your support, 

Moutaz may not be able to cover the fees for the next semester which will beign in 2 weeks , he may will need at least for More $ 1000 dollars To countinie . 

Anyway We will let you know insha allah .

Walid is Working in FREEDOM FROM POVERTY CAMPAIGN this Days . would you support him to save 5 Palestinians families from extreme poverty in GAZA ? 

SUPORT NOW 

love and peace will never die . 



Walid Mahmoud6 years ago

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM GAZA



SALAM ALIKOM 


To All friends and Followers around the World ,I wish that the new year will Bring more love and peace To You All . 
Thank you All for your love and support To Palestine and The people of Gaza , 
Thank you All for giving me this great honor and the opportunity to help others and Helping me to To raise the voice of the Voiceless .




SUPPORT OUR CURRENT PROJECT IN GAZA 


Most of the cities and countries around the world welcome the new year with happy and fascinating news. They wish that the new year will be a blissful one full of benevolent things. Most of the cities hope this new year will help their people to fulfil their dreams,goals, aims and desires. All the cities have the chance to dream except our city, Gaza. Here in Gaza, people start the new year with melancholic news. They start their new year while they are penniless; they begin this new year with the tragic economical level. They don't have the chance to shape smile on their faces or even to dream. They start another new hard, black year with the menace of the Israel occupation against them. Take a look or just think about Gaza, Borma, Syria, Iraq, and Yamen. Can you imagine how they live? Can you imagine what their biggest dreams? Do you know that their highest dream is just to die. Their biggest dream is to be killed to end their torture and misery. 


SUPPORT OUR CURRENT PROJECT IN GAZA 


Just take a look and tell me what did we do to live such this anguish?! We have seen a lot of painful and distressing actions during this year. We have seen a sixteen years old beautiful girl has been arrested and sentenced to spend two years in the prison. We have witnessed an innocent disabled man has been shot while he was sitting on his wheelchair. We have seen a penniless person who cannot afford clothes or residence to his children. We have seen a refugee escapes from the real death to the slow one. We witness more over than 2 million people live in a state of darkness and their dream is to have electricity in their homes. We see a graduated person who got a very successful result but he is still jobless. We see a child who lost his mom and dad. We meet a mother who waits her son to be released from Israel's prison after he spent half of his life there. We still witness and see all of these actions which will not stop and follow us in the new year. Anyway, this is the real truth and this is our life.

However this hard truth and pessimistic life, I wish you all a very happy, blissful and optimistic new year full of joyful moments. Let's pray for peace and love.







Walid Mahmoud7 years ago

Solar panels in GAZA


Thank you for standing by me in my happiness And sorrow, 
you taught me A parts from your culture and taught you parts of my culture. 

You were the wonderful symbol in culture exchange and your support to Gaza means alot 
These Days i'm working on solar panels in GAZA , and i need your support to the current fundraising to reach the Goal as soon . 

Click Here to Donate 

By sharing it with others you can Be more supportive . 



Walid Mahmoud7 years ago

THANK YOU ALL

Salam Alikom To  you  my Dear supporters.

With this latest update of this campaign, I would like to thank you all for giving life to the dream that was about to die.

Today, Mutaz  updated me this picture and paper as a he is about  to the start of the new semester this  year in the Islamic University  in Gaza strip . 

Thank you all for making this difference in someone's life.

You are all ones of the most Greatest people i have met in my life . 

isn't that  a wonderful thing to do through our live ?! 

Greetings to all





Walid Mahmoud7 years ago

ONLY 2K TO REACH THE GOAL

DEAR SUPPORTERS : 


Only 2K to reach the goal .
Your support is needed.
Share if you Care . Solar panels Project in GAZA Click Here To support : https://goo.gl/sSG3WM




Walid Mahmoud7 years ago

Thanks Letter

Thanks Letter

Thank you so much for your tremendous help, without you I wouldn't be able to continue my study.

No words are enough to describe your assistance through your contributions.I find myself speechless to express my full respect and appreciation.

Thanks to you in every sense of the word, thanks to save humanityand to do good to this world.

You are always such a help,and I appreciate your support in every way. I am so happy to have people likeyou in this world.

Your great contributions won't be gone unnoticed and I would liketo express my deep gratitude to each and every one of you. 

Thank you from my  bottom of my heart

Your sincerely,

Moutaz Abu Ismail

Walid Mahmoud7 years ago

SALAM , 

WALID MAHMOUD THE ORGNAIZER OF " AN EDUCATION DREAM IS ABOUT TO DIE " IS HERE . 

First of All i would like to thank you All for your continues support to my charity project in Gaza Strip . Thank you from my heart MY Dear . 

Our World is such living The worst times , The suffering is Everywhere , but you are guys are the Best , By your support To make This world a better place . 

i would like to Congrats you All by Reaching 86% of our Goal Been Raised in Few days . 

isn't that Really an awesome thing ? 

We are looking for more Gorgeous people like you to Help us to Reach the Goal now , We are almost there . 

please if you can Support More , Do and Help us to Raise the 300$ to Raise the Goal . 

one more Again , Thank you so much From Gaza With love 

Walid MAhmoud 

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