Earth Roots

We have been forced to rebuild our lives from the ashes so many times that I have lost count. Do not mistake this for temporary displacement. Do not insult our agony by calling it a "fresh start." This is not a new chapter; it is a brutal, exhausting fight to stay alive.

Again, I was forced to flee with my children and rebuild our lives from zero. Every time we move, I try to convince my children that the next place will finally be safer. Better. Permanent. And every time, we end up surrounded by rubble, fear, freezing nights, insects, rats, and uncertainty. 🏚️

I am a Palestinian father from Gaza. I am not asking for luxury. I am not asking for comfort. I am only asking for the basic human right to protect my children.

Today, as you can see in the photos, we moved once again into a damaged apartment because it was the only shelter we could find. The place is unsafe and barely livable.

It urgently needs:

Wood and plastic sheeting to close exposed areas 🪵🪟

Basic repairs to make it structurally safer

Mattresses and essential supplies 🛏️

Protection from weather, insects, rats, and disease 🪰⛈️

My children are already suffering from insect bites, skin irritation, exhaustion, and the trauma of constant displacement.

I swear to you — we have nothing left except the kindness of strangers. Here in Gaza, nobody can survive alone anymore. No savings. No stability. No safe shelter for my children.

Right now, I urgently need to raise $1,000 to make this damaged shelter barely safe enough for my children to sleep in.

Current Status: $10,857

Immediate Goal: $11,857 🎯

Our GoFundMe campaign has been stuck at $10,857 for five days with no donations (as of May 20). These donations have been helping meet the basic needs of my extended family of seven since November 10, 2024. I am now appealing to you for help.

Even the smallest donation or share could help us survive and create one safe corner for my family. I will continue sharing transparent updates so every supporter can see exactly how their help is used.

My name is Mohammed. My identity and campaign have been verified:

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Please… do not scroll past our suffering this time. 🫂

Tonight, my children will sleep once again in a damaged shelter surrounded by rubble, rats, mosquitoes, and fear.

I am not asking for a new life.

I am asking for a safer place for my children to close their eyes and sleep.

A few pieces of wood. Plastic sheeting. Basic repairs. Mattresses.

Things many people never have to think about.

For us, they mean survival.

Gaza has taken almost everything from us. Please help me protect what remains: my children.

There is something heartbreaking about watching such a beautiful sunset while wondering what tomorrow will bring.

For many families around the world, home is a place of safety. For us, home has become a memory. The war has taken away so much—our security, our stability, and the simple routines that once made life feel normal.

Every morning, we wake up facing uncertainty. Buildings have collapsed, schools have been disrupted, healthcare is limited, and even basic necessities like food, clean water, and shelter have become daily challenges.

In this video, you will see small moments from our lives. You will see a father trying to bring smiles to his children's faces amidst hardship. You will see children who still dream, laugh, and hope, even under circumstances no child should have to endure.

My children, Israa and Suhaib, deserve what every child deserves: the chance to learn, play, and sleep safely, and to look to the future with hope, not fear.

We are not headlines, and we are not just numbers. We are a real family who struggle every day to survive and maintain our dignity.

Many people have already turned away from Gaza. I hope you won't.

Please help us share our story. Be a voice for families whose voices are rarely heard.

If our story touches your heart, please consider supporting us. Your donation helps provide food, clean water, shelter, and other basic necessities that allow my family to keep going.

No donation is too small. Every act of kindness matters.❤️

✓ Vetted by @gazavetters (#533) · ✓ Verified by @bilal-sala7 (#36)

Thank you for reading, sharing, and standing beside a family that refuses to give up hope.

With gratitude from Gaza,

There is something heartbreaking about watching such a beautiful sunset while wondering what tomorrow will bring.

For many families around the world, home is a place of safety. For us, home has become a memory. The war has taken away so much—our security, our stability, and the simple routines that once made life feel normal.

Every morning, we wake up facing uncertainty. Buildings have collapsed, schools have been disrupted, healthcare is limited, and even basic necessities like food, clean water, and shelter have become daily challenges.

In this video, you will see small moments from our lives. You will see a father trying to bring smiles to his children's faces amidst hardship. You will see children who still dream, laugh, and hope, even under circumstances no child should have to endure.

My children, Israa and Suhaib, deserve what every child deserves: the chance to learn, play, and sleep safely, and to look to the future with hope, not fear.

We are not headlines, and we are not just numbers. We are a real family who struggle every day to survive and maintain our dignity.

Many people have already turned away from Gaza. I hope you won't.

Please help us share our story. Be a voice for families whose voices are rarely heard.

If our story touches your heart, please consider supporting us. Your donation helps provide food, clean water, shelter, and other basic necessities that allow my family to keep going.

No donation is too small. Every act of kindness matters.❤️

✓ Vetted by @gazavetters (#533) · ✓ Verified by @bilal-sala7 (#36)

Thank you for reading, sharing, and standing beside a family that refuses to give up hope.

With gratitude from Gaza,

There is something heartbreaking about watching such a beautiful sunset while wondering what tomorrow will bring.

For many families around the world, home is a place of safety. For us, home has become a memory. The war has taken away so much—our security, our stability, and the simple routines that once made life feel normal.

Every morning, we wake up facing uncertainty. Buildings have collapsed, schools have been disrupted, healthcare is limited, and even basic necessities like food, clean water, and shelter have become daily challenges.

In this video, you will see small moments from our lives. You will see a father trying to bring smiles to his children's faces amidst hardship. You will see children who still dream, laugh, and hope, even under circumstances no child should have to endure.

My children, Israa and Suhaib, deserve what every child deserves: the chance to learn, play, and sleep safely, and to look to the future with hope, not fear.

We are not headlines, and we are not just numbers. We are a real family who struggle every day to survive and maintain our dignity.

Many people have already turned away from Gaza. I hope you won't.

Please help us share our story. Be a voice for families whose voices are rarely heard.

If our story touches your heart, please consider supporting us. Your donation helps provide food, clean water, shelter, and other basic necessities that allow my family to keep going.

No donation is too small. Every act of kindness matters.❤️

✓ Vetted by @gazavetters (#533) · ✓ Verified by @bilal-sala7 (#36)

Thank you for reading, sharing, and standing beside a family that refuses to give up hope.

With gratitude from Gaza,