Hi Reader, Often in our newsletters I feature one particular family. Today I'm going to focus on a theme that impacts almost every one of our 25 families: education. Before October 2023, Palestinians (including those who live in Gaza) had some of the highest literacy rates in the world. More than 90% of schools were damaged or destroyed during the genocide, with libraries and universities targeted as well. As a UNICEF spokesperson said in January, educational programs in Gaza are not a "nice...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Thank you so much for being part of the Coffees for Gaza community. As the 25 families we're in relationship with continue to face danger, hunger, and medical crises, we're thankful for each and every one of you who are choosing to amplify their stories and offer your support. Right now, Tahani's family is at the top of our urgent needs list. The family's tent is very close to the yellow line, and they are witnessing shelling and stray bullets flying nearby every day. Attacks by...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Hamza recently turned 17 and he continues to be the primary breadwinner for his family, which includes his 6 siblings and his parents. The soup kitchen that the family had been relying on for meals recently closed, which means donations to his campaign are urgently needed right now. Both Hamza and one of his siblings have a Growth Hormone Deficiency which requires treatment and medication that they have gone without for years. Hamza's mother is also struggling with a number of...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Thank you for all the love and solidarity you show our families Gaza! Today we have two updates for you: a new baby card fundraiser for Nosiba, who will soon be delivering her baby and has no medical care how you can help us spread the word on social media about our family sponsor program Welcome baby card fundraiser for Nosiba For the past 6 months, Nosiba, her husband Omar, and their three children (Khaled, Mariam, and Lana) have been living in a battered makeshift tent trying to...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, In this newsletter we're sharing an urgent appeal from Nourhan as well as a joyful update from Mona's school. Nourhan needs to replace her mold-infested tent immediately Both of Nourhan's children (7-year-old Najat and 4-year-old Mohammed) suffer from severe asthma. Earlier this month, Najat was hospitalized for 9 days because of a respiratory crisis. Mohammed was hospitalized earlier in the year. Each time is not only frightening and exhausting for Nourhan and the children; it...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Thank you for your continued support and solidarity with our families in Gaza! In this newsletter, I have three updates for you: a request for support for Nosiba, who will soon be delivering her baby and has no medical care an update on baby Rayan, who were featured in the last newsletter Nour's book of Palestinian folktales is now available for pre-order! Nosiba's baby will soon be here & she has no medical care For the past 6 months, Nosiba, her husband Omar, and their three...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, As Coffees for Gaza turns 2 (more on that below), we have a urgent request from Oday and Rawan's family. Their 5 month-old-son Rayan has developed an amoebic parasite due to tainted water. As you know, there is no real sanitation available in Gaza. Rawan and Oday were devastated to learn that Rayan has been infected, because their toddler Yaman also had the same infection as an infant. This is a very dangerous condition and they need to get treatment for Rayan as soon as possible....
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, It's been a while since we've updated you about how our transition to the Family Sponsor Program is going. If this is the first time you're hearing of the Family Sponsor Program, these are donors who sign up give $5 a month (or more) to a particular Coffees for Gaza family through the family's fundraising link on Chuffed or GoFundMe. We are so thankful to the 82 people so far who have signed up to donate approximately 1300 Great British Pounds per month. These family sponsors have...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Fadi cares for so many family members, and he does everything he can to avoid asking for help. He and his family need our care. What if we could show even a fraction of the generosity to him that he share with the people around him? I've shared before that Fadi and his wife have three beautiful daughters, who he calls their "flowers." But Fadi also supports his elderly parents and his younger sister. Alaa, Fadi and their three daughters: Danya, Kinda, and Leen The family has long...
5 months ago • 2 min read