💔 My name is Obaida Jaafar, I am 19 years old, and I am from Gaza.
I never imagined that one day I would have to tell my story like this.
Before the war, we had a simple and peaceful life. We had a home that brought us together, a father who worked hard to provide for us, and dreams for the future. But everything changed in an instant. My father was killed, and with him we lost our source of safety and support. Soon after, our home was destroyed, and we lost everything we owned.
🏕️ Today, my family of seven and I live in a small tent near the sea. Every day is a struggle to survive. Finding food, clean water, and basic necessities has become a daily challenge. Many nights I go to sleep wondering how I will provide for my family the next day.
After my father's death, I became the sole provider for my family. I never expected to carry such a responsibility at the age of 19, but I had no choice. My younger siblings depend on me for everything, and the weight of that responsibility follows me every moment of every day.
😔 One of the hardest parts is seeing the worry in my siblings' eyes. They ask questions I cannot answer: "When will we have a home again?" "When will things get better?" I try to stay strong for them, but the truth is that I often feel helpless.
🎓 My sister is studying medicine at university. She has worked incredibly hard to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor and helping others. Today, that dream is at risk because we cannot afford her educational expenses. It breaks my heart to see years of hard work and dedication threatened by circumstances beyond our control.
Help Me Support My Family After Losing My Father 💔
Some time ago, a kind friend launched a fundraiser for me, and it gave my family hope during one of the darkest periods of our lives. Unfortunately, due to serious family circumstances, he was forced to stop helping me and the fundraiser was closed.
🌟 After a long search and many failed attempts, I finally found a kind person willing to help me launch this fundraiser again. For my family, this is more than a fundraiser—it is a chance to be heard, a chance to survive, and a chance to hold on to hope.
There are days when I honestly do not know how I will provide food for my family. Yet I keep moving forward because my family has no one else to rely on.
🤝 If you would like to contact me or learn more about my situation, you can reach me through:
📱 WhatsApp: +970593243264
📷 Instagram: @jaafar42007
🎮 Discord: obaidajaafar
❤️ Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Thank you for every prayer, every kind message, every share, and every act of support. Even the smallest gesture can make a difference for a family that has lost its home, its security, and its provider.
Your kindness gives us strength, hope, and a reason to keep believing that better days may still come.
With sincere gratitude,
Obaida Jaafar
