Standing On My Own Feet: Help a Gaza Father Earn an Income
Please watch my video until the end. It tells my story better than words ever can—who I was before the war, what happened to my family, and why I am asking for your help today.
My name is Mohammed Matar, a father of two beautiful children, Esraa and Sohaib. I also care for my elderly parents, my sisters, and their children. Like thousands of families in Gaza, the war changed every part of our lives.
When I started this campaign on November 10, 2024, my only goal was simple: to keep my family alive.
Thanks to your generous contributions, $11,140 has been raised as of today, July 9, 2026. Every dollar was used transparently for food, clean water, medicine, and other basic necessities that helped my family survive during the hardest days of our lives.
Today, I am asking for something different.
I don't want to depend on donations forever. I want the chance to work again.
Before the war, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and worked in laboratories and hospitals. The war took away our home, my job, and everything we had built.
Today, work opportunities in Gaza are almost nonexistent. After thinking carefully about the few opportunities still available, I found one realistic way to support my family again.
My dream is to buy an electric motorcycle and start a small delivery business. It may seem like a simple vehicle, but for my family it represents something much bigger.
It means I can earn an honest income.
It means I can buy food for my children with the money I earn through my own work.
It means my children can see their father standing on his own feet again instead of waiting for aid.
Electric bicycle prices in Gaza now cost between 16,000 and 25,000 ILS (approximately $5,338 - $8,344 USD). To see the current market prices yourself, please check this TikTok video.
"My new fundraising goal is $5,338. Adding this to the $11,140 previously raised will bring our total campaign goal to $16,478, which will allow me to purchase the motorcycle and begin working as soon as possible."
Once I reach this goal, I will document every step—from purchasing the motorcycle to starting work—and I will continue sharing updates with everyone who supported us.
If you are able to donate, even $5 or $10 can bring me one step closer to rebuilding my family's future.
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my family.
Your kindness helped us survive.
Today, your support can help us live with dignity again.
