I am Salah (23) from Palestine and I have a dream...
Help me build a future outside of Gaza
Picture of Salah's house in Rafah, taken on January 19th, 2025
"We suffered through over 500 days of war. We lost a lot of things we loved, such as my friends, my uncle who lived with us, and our home that was destroyed. These are in my heart and mind forever.
On the first day of the cease fire, we went back to our house in Rafah. Only to find everything in ruins. We are extremely sad. Our memories are gone and we look into a uncertain future. We are so scared that we will find ourselves in war again, deprived of sleep and food, now Israël won't enter phase two of the agreed upon deal.
Will you stand by us, now the gates of hell are being opened once more? So that one day, I can build a life for me and my family outside of Gaza."
About me
"I had a beautiful life with my parents and 4 siblings. Every day I went to the University of Palestine with my friends. We enjoyed the lectures together. Afterwards, we would go out for lunch or walk towards the sea. We were supposed to finish university together. But God's plans are above all else."
Latest updates
Complete shock. I was to excited to travel back to my place in Rafah. What I found, was so devastating, I can't believe it. My beloved home is completely destroyed. How will I get over the shock?