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Organized by Ziena Smadi

Emergency Response: Gaza

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Impact: Gaza

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by June 9, 2020 at 8:00 PM EDT

Everyone deserves basic human rights, so please help me raise funds to support emergency responses in Gaza. Every dollar makes a difference!


What's the issue?

Over the last few years, communities around the world have faced catastrophic calamities. Specifically in Gaza, the blockade has led to shortages of many basic necessities- water, food, electricity, medical aid, etc. With the lack of these necessities, those in Gaza need all the help that we can give, especially with the recent COVID-19 pandemic only imposing a greater risk on the population.


How will this campaign help solve the problem?

Through this campaign, we hope to provide relief to individuals in Gaza who are facing hardships through certain calamities. Through this campaign we hope to provide hygiene kits, testing kits, food packs, financial assistance, or protective medical equipment to individuals who are in need.



Why am I doing this campaign?

Within the last ten days of Ramadan, I wanted to make this campaign to help those in Gaza, Palestine. For those who are Muslims, we are taught the importance of the Prophet (SAW)'s words and the importance of helping those in need whenever possible; "None of you will believe until you love for your brother what you love for yourself" (related by Bukhari & Muslim). As we struggle through these difficult times, we often forget those around us who are suffering in ways that many of us can only imagine. Since the 2007 blockade imposed on Gaza, Palestinians have been facing a humanitarian disaster as access to basic necessities needed for survival have been restricted. For an average of 1.9 million people, only 11% of Palestinians in Gaza having access to safe drinking water and fewer than 6 hours of electricity per day. Healthcare facilities have been severely under-equipped and overloaded; the COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbating the original problem as many already live in close proximity to one another. Donating whatever you can to this program will help ensure that individuals in Gaza receive the help that they deserve.

I have always been drawn to the strength of the Palestinians and their determination for independence. Like many of you, I have grown up learning about the stories of life in the Middle East before and after the calamities. Being both Palestinian and Jordanian, I feel a connection to both the people and the country and want to help in any way that I can, no matter how small. With your help, whether it is donating or sharing this page, InshaAllah we can achieve this goal. :)

What exactly will you be providing these individuals with?

The money donated to this program will be sent directly to Penny Appeal USA, who will distribute it accordingly- I am only raising money for this program to do so.

Items supplied varied by the region, but below is a list of supplies that can be offered to these individuals:

Food Pack - A serving of food with tomato paste, rice, oil, and spices that feed anywhere from one individual to one family.

Hygiene Kit - A hygiene pack with soaps and shampoos for individuals to maintain a proper hygiene during these tough times.

Coronavirus Testing Kits - Testing kits for individuals that show symptoms of having COVID-19.

Protective Medical Equipment - For our frontline supporters this medical equipment will allow for them to do their jobs while helping those in need and staying protected.

Financial Assistance - At times, individuals will require financial assistance to get them back on their feet. For those individuals we can provide grants.



Will this initiative be carried out by a trusted non profit?

Yes! This initiative is partnered with Penny Appeal USA. Founded in 2009 in the UK, Penny Appeal has been a leader in the non profit sector providing support in 30+ countries worldwide. Penny Appeal USA, just last year, supported 80,000+ individuals around the world through their disaster response program. If you have any questions about Penny Appeal USA, please see their recent Annual Report. To the best of Penny Appeal USA's ability, funds will be used toward the specified campaign, but in the event of the campaign closure, remaining funds will be used toward additional Emergency Response programming








The money donated to this program will be sent directly to PennyAppealUSA, who will distribute it accordingly- I am only raising money for this program to do so.


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Ziena Smadi5 years ago

Update on Campaign!

Dear Donor,

Just wanted to say JazakumAllahu Khairun for donating to this campaign!

Alhamdulillah, with your help we were able to reach the $2,000 goal, and in response, I am increasing the goal to $2,500 in hopes that more people will donate to this beautiful cause. May Allah SWT grant you the highest level Jannah and may He accept all your duaa and fasts during this blessed month. If you can, please share this page so that we can provide more Palestinians in Gaza with basic necessities that will, InshaAllah, help ease their worries, even if it is just a little bit. 

JazakumAllahu Khairun,

Ziena Smadi

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