About this campaign
My name is Leena. I live in Gaza, and I am the oldest of three family members. Before the war, I carried normal responsibilities at home, helped my mother with daily chores, cared for my sister, and dreamed of finishing school and building a peaceful future.
Now, I wake up every day with one goal: keep my family alive. Our home is gone, and the streets I once knew feel like memories from another life. My mother is sick, suffering from a severe stomach infection caused by the contaminated water we have been forced to drink. Doctors feared it could be affecting her pancreas, but there are no proper tests, no medicine, and no hospitals that can truly help her now.
My sister is also unwell, weakened by the same unsafe water and the constant stress of survival. I do my best to care for them—searching for water, looking for food, and carrying responsibilities that grow heavier each day. Still, I remind myself that I am strong because I must be.
Even in the ruins, I search for light. I find hope in the sunrise over the tents, a kind smile from a neighbour, and the sound of my mother’s prayers at dawn. I tell my sister that one day we will rebuild, and that one day the world will be quiet again. Until then, we hold on to faith, love, and the belief that even in Gaza, hope is stronger than fear.
I care for my mother and my sister every day. Your support can help us find food, clean water, medicine and the strength to keep going through displacement and loss.
Campaign journey
Lena helped her mother, cared for her sister and hoped to finish school and build a peaceful future.
The war changed everything. The family home was lost, and unsafe living conditions left Lena’s mother and sister unwell.
She searches for food and water, supports her sick mother and sister, and holds on to hope while asking the world not to look away.
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Transparency and fund delivery
The Lena family campaign currently shows 7% received toward a 700K goal. Donors can request a donation receipt, with receipt delivery mentioned within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this campaign for?
This campaign supports Lena, her mother and her sister in Gaza.
What does the family need most?
The family needs clean water, food, shelter support and medical help, especially for Lena’s mother and sister who are unwell.
Can I follow Lena’s updates?
Yes. Lena’s Instagram profile is linked in the campaign support card.