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In the Shadow of War: A Family's Fight for Survival in Gaza

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Given by 43 generous donors in one year

Resilience and Hope: A Gaza Family's Struggle for Survival

Otago

Imagine enduring over 400 days, 9,600 hours, 576,000 minutes with the constant fear that you could lose your life and your family at any moment. This is the reality my sister and her family face every single day in Gaza.

Every day, my sister Mai and her family wake up to harsh realities. Food scarcity looms large, and soaring prices make necessities hard to afford. The family stretches whatever they find to ensure everyone gets a share.

The lack of medical supplies adds another layer of worry. My sister constantly worries over her children’s health, knowing that even a minor illness could escalate into a crisis.

Despite challenges, my sister’s family clings to hope. They dream of a peaceful future where the children can grow up, with access to education, healthcare, and opportunities. Though the future is uncertain, they refuse to give up, finding strength in each other. Resilience is the greatest asset for the people of Gaza. They draw strength from their faith, love for each other, and community support. My sister teaches her children hope and perseverance, instilling in them the belief that better days will come.

Financial support is crucial for their survival, helping them secure food and access medical care, and providing a safety net in crises. Despite hardships, they continue to fight for a better life, holding onto hope and each other. Your support can be the lifeline they desperately need, giving them the strength and hope to fight for their lives.

Mohammed ALFAR's involvement (page creator)

This is my sister and her family in the Gaza strip

Please the other page I have for the other members of my family (including my other sister Lina) https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/i-need-urgent-help-to-evacuate-my-family-from-gaza

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Food, healthcare, Education

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Thank-You  12 April 2026

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and kindness toward my sister and her family in Gaza. Your support has brought them comfort and hope during an incredibly difficult time.

Sadly, the situation in Gaza remains the same — even worse. There is less water, no stable electricity, and the price of food has become unbearably high. The list of daily struggles keeps growing, and families like my sister’s are fighting just to meet basic needs.

Although the previous campaign has closed, their hardship continues, and any support will make a real difference in helping them stay safe and get through these conditions.

If you wish to continue supporting them, please reach out to me.

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 23 Oct 2025
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Sue
Sue on 17 Oct 2025
We are so ashamed of the callous, cowardly attitude the new zealand government has towards the genocide continuing in Gaza. Please know that the majority of new zealand people stand with respect and love alongside the brave Palestinian peoples.
$100
WOOF!
WOOF! on 17 Oct 2025
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 13 Oct 2025
$50
Jeremie
Jeremie on 11 Oct 2025
$400

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Mohammed ALFAR on behalf of Mai ALFAR Family
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This campaign started on 11 Nov 2024 and ended on 3 Jan 2026.