Thank you for your thoughtful words and for caring about the people of Gaza.
I completely understand your caution — you’re absolutely right that some people sadly exploit this crisis for personal gain.
But for people like me, who are actually living through the war and facing real famine, it’s heartbreaking that we also have to fight to be believed.
I’m not asking out of comfort or ease. My family has lost everything, and I’m trying to keep them alive — food, water, medicine — the basics have become luxuries.
I respect and even encourage support through organizations like UNRWA — we rely on them, too — but sometimes their aid doesn’t reach everyone or takes too long.
That’s why I’m reaching out directly — not to replace charities, but to fill the desperate gap in between.
Thank you again for your concern. Even if you can’t donate, your empathy means a lot. And I hope someday, people like me won’t need to ask strangers for help just to survive.