My name is Munira El Najar, an educator from Gaza and a mother of four beloved children. After enduring the challenges of war, my family continues to restore our lives. I’ve always taken great pride in my profession as a teacher, seeing it as both an honor and a responsibility, and now, I remain focused on moving forward with strength and resilience.
On December 25th, 2023, we faced the unthinkable, forced to flee our home in the north of Nuseirat amidst relentless shelling for the first time in our life. Since then, we have been displaced and escaped from death more than seven times from our home, seeking safety in places like Mawassi Rafah, Deir al-Balah, and in some of our relatives’ homes in the Nuseirat refugee camps.
The goal of this campaign is to provide us with the support we need to navigate through these challenges and forge a path towards restoring our lives.
How the Funds Will Be Used
The donations will be used for urgent needs, including:
- Basic Survival Needs: Food, water, and medicine are in short supply and becoming more expensive in Gaza. We are facing actual famine, and your contributions help my family access these essentials.
- Cleaning Supplies: Maintaining hygiene is crucial in these conditions. The funds will help purchase essential cleaning products to ensure safety and health.
- Wood for Cooking: With the gas supply cut off, wood is necessary for cooking. Donations will help purchase firewood to prepare meals.
- Education: I am working hard to keep my children engaged in their learning. Donations will help cover lessons fees and provide the necessary stationery and educational materials for their studies.
- Safe Passage: Transportation costs and securing safe routes out of Gaza are overwhelming. The donations will support a potential escape to safety.
- Temporary Housing and Resettlement: If my family is able to flee, the funds will assist in finding a temporary place to stay and rebuilding their lives.
Leaving Gaza is not just physically difficult, but also financially and emotionally overwhelming. My family’s safety relies on the kindness and generosity of people like you. Every donation brings them closer to safety and hope.
Why Your Support Matters
Your support is vital in helping us move forward with hope for a better future. It gives my children the chance to keep dreaming, learning, and growing despite the challenges they face.
As an educator and the wife of a respected academic and author, I’ve always believed in the power of education and the importance of the stories we share. With your support, we can restore and move forward with renewed strength and determination.
To follow our journey and connect with me personally, you can find me on Instagram at “munira_elnajar”.
You can donate to Munira’s family here
