Another watercolor practice. I'm working on some new characters cuz my brain gave me an idea out of nowhere.
It's an Indian inspired series and I hope I can flesh it out
T am Omar from the devastated and traumatized Gaza, I am 70 years old๐๐ต๐ธโค๏ธ, I have 3 girls and a sick wife as a result of a fire that consumed a large part of her body, especially her face, hands and feet. Sorry, ๐ต๐ธโค๏ธ๐ฟ๐I was not able to publish her photos to preserve her feelings and yours. Despite that, I did what I could to secure a decent life for my wife and children despite the hardship and suffering ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฅฒso that I could provide food and very expensive medicine for my sick wife, knowing that I did not receive any salary from any party at all. , ๐ต๐ธ๐โค๏ธUntil this crazy war broke out, it left nothing behind, and I became unable to provide anything, neither food nor medicine, even the least. Please help us, even if it is a little, because for us it is a lot, a lot. Please do not leave us to disease and hunger that devour our bodies. Pleas help us, help us, and thank you very much, ๐๐โค๏ธhttps://gofund.me/4afc97f5
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Islam @islamgzacc4 has been fundraising since July, but he's only raised โฌ4,581 of his โฌ30K goal. The people of Gaza are still suffering, displaced, cold, and struggling for basic necessities like food, water, and medicine.
Every donation counts. Even a small amount makes a huge difference. If you canโt donate, please share his account, interact, and spread the word. Letโs come together and help him reach his goal!
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Hi, I am Ahmed from Palestine, from the northern part of Gaza City. I am 33 years old, married, and a father of two children. I live in the Jabalia refugee camp with my family, which consists of 19 members, in a four-story house.
Since the beginning of the war on Gaza on October 7th, life in northern Gaza has been extremely difficult, lacking basic necessities due to the siege imposed by the Israeli army on the northern part of the Gaza Strip. The occupation has blocked food, medicine, water, electricity, and even communication networks. Thousands of airstrikes have been carried out, and hundreds of massacres have been committed, mostly affecting innocent civilians, the majority of whom are children and women. The infrastructure, thousands of homes, and civilian facilities have been destroyed.
On May 12th, 2024, the Israeli army besieged the Jabalia camp for the second time and ordered us to evacuate, informing us that it was a military operation zone and a dangerous combat area. We were forced to leave our homes in the camp and flee under heavy bombardment and intense gunfire, navigating through the rubble and bodies lying in the streets and on the roads. We became homeless, with no food or water. During this difficult siege, I lost two of my brothers, Abdullah, 30 years old, and Atallah, 26 years old, due to random shelling and airstrikes on the camp.
Why am I collecting donations?
After more than 15 months of war, on January 19th, 2025, the ceasefire came into effect, and we returned to the camp to check on our home. However, we were shocked by the extent of the destruction and devastation in the camp. The homes had turned into piles of rubble, and we could no longer recognize the places or roads due to the scale of the damage. Our house was completely destroyed, leaving us homeless. Now, my family and I live in a small tent that is insufficient for the number of family members. It offers no privacy, no bathroom, no kitchen, and it does not protect us from the summer heat or the winter cold. We are living in an overcrowded environment with displaced people, chaos, piles of garbage, and the spread of diseases, especially among the displaced children.
This war has forced us to live in extremely harsh conditions and an environment that is unfit for human life. We continue to suffer every day from the ongoing war, repeated displacement, lack of resources and essentials, fear, pain, and oppression. Not to mention the hardship of fetching water, standing in long queues for basic needs, and struggling to find foodโanother challenge added to our suffering in this devastating war that is destroying people, buildings, trees, and animals. All of this has exhausted our bodies and deeply affected our mental well-being.
Therefore, I am reaching out to you through this humanitarian platform to help me support my family, rebuild our destroyed home, and contribute to providing the basic necessities of life so that I can live with my family with dignity and freedom.
โข How will these donations be used?
1) An apartment will be rented to temporarily house my family until the reconstruction of the destroyed house is completed, as an alternative to a tent, at a cost of $600 per month for at least two years. (An estimated total cost of $14,000 over the two years.)
2) Purchase the basic tools and equipment necessary to furnish the rented apartment at an estimated cost of $5,000.
3) Purchase clothing and basic necessities for all family members at an estimated cost of $6,000.
4) Remove the rubble of the destroyed house and rebuild it at an estimated cost of $140,000.
5) Purchase the tools and equipment necessary to furnish all apartments in the new house at an estimated cost of $35,000.
โข How does your donation and support make a difference?
Your support and donation is a noble humanitarian cause that supports and strengthens our resilience during the war. This contribution, even if it is small, will make a huge difference in my life and the life of my family.
Please help us to live in safety and peace, to start over to achieve our ambitions and dreams, and to create a safe environment for our children that will provide them with a bright future.
Hi, my name is Mosab , and Iโm from Gaza. Life here has been harder than I could ever imagine, but today Iโm sharing my story with hope in my heart, because your kindness has already given us so much strength.
This journey hasnโt been easy. The war has taken 25 family members from usโ25 beautiful souls we loved deeply. Their laughter, their presence, their loveโฆ all of it is gone, leaving behind memories that are both precious and painful. Every day, I carry the weight of their loss, but I also carry their spirit, which gives me the strength to keep going.
Our Journey So Far
When I first reached out, I couldnโt have imagined weโd make it this far. Your support has been a light in these difficult times, and we are so deeply grateful for every single contribution.
But the road ahead is still challenging. Every day, weโre reminded of how much weโve lost and how much we still need to rebuild.
Hereโs what life in Gaza looks like for my family right now:
๐ Safety: The uncertainty of tomorrow weighs heavily on us.
๐ข Loss: The absence of the 25 family members weโve lost is a pain we carry every moment.
๐ Dreams on Hold: The future feels so far away when survival takes all our strength.
How You Can Help Us Cross the Finish Line Even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference:
Why Your Support Matters Your kindness isnโt just about helping us meet our goalโitโs about reminding us that weโre not alone in this fight. Itโs about hope. Itโs about survival. And itโs about giving my family a chance to rebuild our lives, even in the face of unimaginable loss.
Thank you for helping us get this far. Your generosity and compassion have already brought us closer to a better tomorrow, and for that, Iโm endlessly grateful.
With all my love and gratitude,
Mosab and Family โค๏ธ
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