To help the El Durra family in Gaza

Update
Since June 2024 this has changed from a fundraiser for evacuation to a survival fundraiser for Ahmed's family of 11 people.

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Friends,

Survival Appeal: Support Ahmed’s Family of 13 through Gaza’s Bitter Winter
Headline: From PhD Candidate to Tent Dweller: A Father’s Struggle to Keep 10 Children Alive
Dear friends and kind hearts,
I am Ahmed El Durra, a father from Gaza whose life was turned upside down in a heartbeat. Before this war, I was an ambitious educator pursuing my PhD in Physical Education and a business owner who had just opened my own gym. Today, I am a man whose only mission is to keep my family of 13—including my 10 children, two wives, my elderly ill mother, and my brother with a disability—alive for one more day.
Since my home and source of livelihood were destroyed, we have been displaced multiple times. We are currently facing the harshest of enemies: The Bitter Cold of Winter.
Our Current Reality:
 * 10 Children: Including my newborn twins, born into a world of displacement, lacking proper nutrition, warmth, and basic hygiene.
 * Medical Needs: My elderly mother requires constant care and medication that is nearly impossible to afford.
 * Survival vs. Evacuation: While our initial hope was to evacuate to safety, our immediate priority has shifted to survival. With prices skyrocketing, providing a single meal for 13 people is a daily miracle.
How your donation helps:
We have restarted this campaign because we are at a limit. Your support will go directly towards:
 * Winter Essentials: Blankets, heavy clothing, and fuel for warmth.
 * Feeding 13 People: Securing flour, clean water, and infant formula for the twins.
 * Medical Care: Buying essential medicine for my mother and my brother with special needs.
 * Shelter Maintenance: Reinforcing our temporary shelter against the rain and wind.
I lost my home, my gym, and my career, but I cannot bear the thought of losing my children to hunger or cold. No amount is too small; even $10 can provide a meal or a warm garment.
If you have any inquiries or wish to verify any information, please feel free to reach out to me directly:
 * WhatsApp: +970592511156
 * Email: ahmedalderra0@gmail.com
If you cannot donate, please share our story. Your voice might reach someone who can help us survive this winter.
With gratitude and hope,
Ahmed Al Durra & Family

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(You can contact Ahmed on FB Messenger: ahmed.kh.durra | WhatsApp +970592511156. And you can contact the campaign manager using the comments.)