Here’s a link to support Abdul Rahman Batah, also known by nickname “Abood,” rebuild his life after the constant merciless bombing. He’s one of the youngest journalists reporting on Gaza, known for his bright smile while reporting, despite devastating circumstances.
Here’s one of his videos, which he posted earlier this year on his Instagram. I’ve transcribed it in both Arabic and English.
"إخوتي وأخواتي الكرام عدنا لكم من جديد من هنا من أرض الشمال نخبركم عن أخر التطورات في البلاد. معكم عبود ولنبدأ حلقتنا اليوم نحن في منطقة المشروع بيت لاهيا هذا. دمروا قوات الاحتلال بالقصف بالحزام الناري على شمال القطاع. يعني نحن شهر واحد…وجاي علينا شهر مطر"
English translation of transcription:
“My dear brothers and sisters, we are back to you again from here from the North, telling you about the latest developments in the country. Here with you, I’m Abood, and let us begin our episode today. We are in the area of the Beit Lahia project. The occupation forces have destroyed it by bombing the northern Gaza Strip with a fire belt. I mean, it’s only January! A rainy month is coming.”
And here is his story below (read his GoFundMe):
“Hello, I'm Abdul Rahman Batah "Abood", I live in a small neighborhood in Jabalia Camp in northern Gaza, known as the "Youngest Journalist in the World."
I used to live in a house filled with love and hope, until the recent war came and destroyed everything. Our house, which my father built with great effort, was completely destroyed. We lost not only our home, but also our source of livelihood, our cultivated land, our only car, and even my small project that I relied on to make a living, which was a hot drinks selling business.
Our house was not just a house, but a residential building for the family consisting of 4 floors, accommodating more than 30 people. Each floor housed family members and filled them with warmth and love.
Those days were filled with pain and sorrow, but I decided not to give in to despair. Instead, I decided to share with people in northern Gaza by filming funny videos about the destruction, but behind the smile, my heart was sad for all that we lost.
But I didn't give up, I wanted to rebuild anew, with your support and solidarity. I launched this campaign to regain hope for myself and my family. Let's rebuild our house, replant our land, buy a new car to regain our freedom of movement, and rebuild my small project to sell hot drinks to live with dignity and earn my livelihood.
Please, join me in this journey, as every drop of contribution renews hope in my heart and brings life back to my shattered land. Contribute whatever you can, and share the story so we can reach our goal together."
