Malak is a New Mother in Gaza, Caught Between War & Survival – Please Help

My name is Malak Al-Qara. I was married during the ongoing genocide in Gaza — a moment that should have been filled with love and hope was instead shadowed by fear and hardship.

My husband and I now live in a small rented room. Both of our families have lost their homes and live in tents. For seven months, we managed to pay rent with the help of our loved ones. But now, that support is gone. The rent has piled up. The debt weighs heavily on my husband, who is now unemployed — like so many others — because his job at a granite factory disappeared with the war.

I recently gave birth to our first child. We are deeply grateful — but we are struggling in every way.

My husband cannot afford baby clothes, diapers, or even basic cleaning supplies. I lack the essentials every mother needs: sanitary items, nursing care, clothing. Food is scarce. I’m supposed to be eating nutritious meals, taking vitamins, and staying strong — but there is simply nothing.

On top of all this, I suffer from facial paralysis due to damage to my seventh nerve, which occurred two years ago. I’m in pain. I need physical therapy and ongoing treatment — but the cost of medicine is far beyond our reach.

I never imagined I would have to share my story like this. But we have nowhere else to turn.

I created this campaign in the hope that kind people like you would help us survive this moment. Your donation will go toward:

• Essential baby supplies: clothes, diapers, cleaning items

• Basic food and medicine for me and my baby

• Treatment for my condition

• Unpaid rent that threatens to leave us homeless

Any amount helps. Even a small act of solidarity means the world to us right now. Please, stand with us.

With gratitude and hope,

Malak