Jihan, Ziyad & Family
Jihan, Ziyad & 5 Children
Hello, my name is Ariel Collins and I live in Portland, Oregon in the United States. I am overseeing this campaign along with GiveToGaza for my friend Jihan, her husband Ziyad and their five children. Mohamed 11, Ghazal 7, Zain 5, In'am 3 and Siraj 1. They were displaced to a camp in Khan Younis and two of their children are very malnourished. This family has been repeatedly overlooked and they need our help. Please read Jihan's words below.
Jihan:
Our house in Rafah was bombed, forcing us to flee the city due to threats of further bombing. My children, husband and I now live in a camp for displaced people in Khan Younis. There is no safe place in Gaza. Unfortunately, we lost everything in this war. The house where my family and I lived was bombed, and now we live in a tent, exposed to the rain and bitter cold. We have no source of income to meet our family's needs during the harsh winter.
I am also suffering from an eye problem, an allergy, and it has worsened with working with fire and plastics. I also have sinus problems. I can't afford the price of gas and I don't have a gas cylinder. Two of my children are suffering greatly due to malnutrition/poor nutrition.
Please, every contribution is a lifeline and we are very grateful for anything you can do to support us during this very difficult time. Thank you very much.
A typical day of food for their family would cost at least $60:
• $20 for breakfast (bread, eggs, cheese)
• $20 for lunch (rice, vegetables, stew, spices, firewood) • $20 for lunch (rice, vegetables, stew, spices, firewood)
Amira & Family
Amira (28)
"I am Amira, 28 years old, a mother of two young children whose only sin is that they were born into this life amidst so much pain. My daughter, Mira, is four years old, dreams of a small toy and a loss of security. My son, Waseem, is only two months old. I hold him in my arms and try to hide the cruelty of life from him.
My husband is injured and unable to work, and I have no choice but to pray and ask for help from compassionate people.
My house is overflowing with needs, and my children are in dire need of what they need to survive. I appeal to everyone with the ability to extend a helping hand. Even a little help can mean a lot; it might feed a child or warm a shivering little body.
Help me for Mira and Waseem. Help me see their smiles again."