
Conversations with Oday
Words by Oday – follow on IG @oday.7gaza
Image by Palestinian Photographer Said Mohmad – follow on IG @said.m.jaras
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In Gaza and the West Bank everything is escalating. The killing, the bombs, the bodies. The terror. They seem to be killing as many people as they can before the 20th January when Trumpie has said he wants a ceasefire or all hell will break loose. What does he think has been happening for the last 8 decades? Â
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If there is a ceasefire, what will it mean for the Palestinians? That Israel remains in Gaza and the West Bank while the illegal settlements keep expanding? There are no homes to return to, the infrastructure has been destroyed. In the talk about ceasefire is there any mention of self-determination for the Palestinians? Or does it just mean that the horror will continue like it has in Lebanon while the world pretends there is a ceasefire?
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All scenarios must be terrifying and none of us have a clue.
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Oday is my friend. At 21, he is the sole provider for his beloved family in Gaza and needs our help. Every day is a struggle for survival for his family. His dream is to help them evacuate as soon as border crossings are opened.
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If you can help at all, no donation too small, it would make such a difference to people who are in dire need and it would send a message of kindness.
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To help Oday and his family the best way is to donate directly to their fundraising accounts:
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You can donate directly to Oday’s GoFundMe Account which supports his whole family
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You can donate directly to Oday’s sister Ameera to support her and her young son, Oday’s nephew Amir. Follow on IG: @ameeraaida995
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You can donate to me at the shop. I also have fundraisers instore and online.
The smallest donation for us, can make the biggest difference to Oday and his family.
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Thank you,
xxxLara
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