My name is Karter, and I’m an activist and student from Canada. I’m raising money to help my friend Jihad, who is 19 and living with his mother and five younger siblings in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.

I was touched by Jihad’s kindness when I gave him a little money for food, he shared it with others in his camp, despite the terrible situation his family is in. So I decided to help him fundraise because I cannot donate much myself. Last month we were able to raise $355 to distribute fish to starving families throughout the camp. Now Jihad needs our help again.

Jihad Fawrah’s father Shari Jihad Foura urgently needs surgery and other life saving medical care. Jihad Fawrah also needs medication for the burns on his arms. Both these injuries are a result of Israeli attacks. Currently, Jihad and his family are living under a shelter made mostly of blankets, as a result, they are exposed to the rain and cold. Right now, Jihad and his family are at extreme risk of dying from exposure. Especially Jihad’s baby sister, who is only about 4-months old, and is very sick because of the lack of adequate shelter.

We need to raise $1,300 for the families medical costs and so that Jihad can purchase nylon tarps to keep his family dry during the rainy season. Medical supplies, medication, and nylon tarps are all so expensive due to Israel’s siege on Gaza, which is preventing imports thereby raising the prices of essential items.

Years from now, when our children and grandchildren ask us how we let this genocide happen, you can tell them you helped a family in Gaza survived. Your donation can ensure the Fawrah family does not die from exposure. Please follow my Instagram @karter.fd to see the impact of your donations. 

Please donate anything you can, even $5 helps. If you can’t donate, then please share this fundraiser, it really makes a difference! Thank you so much for your help💕