So many of my friends in Gaza have asked me recently, ‘why are donations stopping? Does nobody care for us anymore?’ I don’t know how to answer them.
Emotional Detritus
written by me June 29th 2024
the grief comes in waves,
in trickles and in storms.
it falls from the sky
and blows from the north.
building layer upon layer
until my heart is sedimentary stone.
Archaeologists of the future
will take a core sample
from my chest
and point out to students
in lecture halls
This tragedy, and This,
and This one right here
and students will gawk
and they’ll whisper to friends,
“can you imagine how the world didn’t end?”
as each of them trudges
and secretly gasps
through storms of their own.
Urgent needs:
Hala needs $500 for medicine to prevent her from needing surgery. She is also required to pay $700 for tuition as she works desperately to continue her studies.
Heba’s son needs $65 a month for medicine to help the Rheumatism he had surgery for.
Kayan needs $1,500 for a tent, since her last one was ruined by falling rubble that broke her baby’s leg.
Baraa’s new baby nephew (Mahmoud’s son) needs a special formula that is $450 per month.
Amany owes $500 in rent monthly in the north or she and her children will be evicted.
Online Raffles and Fundraisers:
Lessons — practice speaking English, Turkish, Hindi, or Bengla aloud.
Tote — many designs also available in lots of items. (these are my designs!)
PDX specific fundraisers: (and one in Texas)
Clothing Swap (this is my event!)
Please keep an eye out for an upcoming event for my birthday.