Made a single ilustration for both of them not only cuz they shared a flag, but because their relationship is just very very important to me. They get to dance with queer joy
Since last year Iโve wanted to make some illustrations with my HCs on the moomin characters, sooo throughout this month Iโll show the ones Iโve thought of. Starting with My ofc ^^
My name is Hussam. I am a father, a husbandโฆ and I am trying to keep my family alive. ๐
Before the war, we lived a simple, peaceful life in Gaza. My wife and I were raising our six childrenโfour boys, one girl, and our baby daughter who had not yet turned one. Our home was small, but it was full of laughter, warmth, and love. ๐กโค๏ธ
Then, in a single moment, everything was gone.
Airstrikes destroyed our home. The walls that once protected my children turned into rubble. I still remember the soundโฆ the fear in their eyesโฆ the way they held onto me as we ran for our lives. I couldnโt take anything with meโonly my family. ๐ข๐ฅ
Now, we live in a fragile tent in a refugee camp. โบ
The cold does not wait. The wind enters from every side. At night, my children cannot sleepโnot because of noise, but because of hunger. My baby daughter cries in my arms, and I have nothing to give her. No milk. No warmth. Only empty hands and a broken heart. ๐ฅถ๐ถ๐
As a father, this is the deepest painโto see your children suffer and feel helpless.
Every day is a battle. I search for food. I try to keep our tent standing. I try to protect my children from sickness, fear, and despair. I am doing everything I canโฆ but it is not enough. ๐
I need your help.
I want to be honest with you: during my last fundraising campaign, I was scammed. At a time when we had nothing, we lost even more. It broke meโbut I refused to give up on my children. โ ๏ธ๐
Now, I have created a new campaign with the help of a trusted friend, so your support can safely reach my family. I am asking you from my heartโplease give us another chance. ๐ค
Your help can save my children. ๐
Even a small donation can mean: ๐ Food for my hungry children
๐ผ Milk for my baby daughter
๐ Medicine when we are sick
๐งฃ Blankets to survive the cold nights
Please, my friendsโฆ do not turn away.
If you cannot donate, please share my story. Your share could reach someone who can help save my family. ๐ข
Hussam is a father, a husband and a survivor.
From a father who is trying not to lose everything
I am a father of two children ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ from Gaza ๐ต๐ธ, currently living through extremely difficult humanitarian conditions after losing my home due to the war ๐, and I am now displaced far from my original place of residence.
Life here is filled with daily challenges ๐, especially when it comes to providing basic needs such as food ๐, water ๐ง, and care for my children.
My children are everything I have in this life โค๏ธ, and I am doing my best to provide them with the minimum level of safety and food, but the current situation is very hard, and sometimes I cannot even provide them with a proper meal during the day ๐ฝ๏ธ.
I also want to be able to provide my children with their school needs ๐, such as supplies, stationery โ๏ธ, and basic materials that help them continue their education despite the difficult conditions ๐.
I am only writing this because I have reached a point where I can no longer manage on my own ๐. Therefore, I am asking for help from anyone who is able to support, even with a small amount ๐ต, as it may help feed my children or ease part of our suffering.
Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a big difference in our lives ๐ฑ. And if you are unable to help financially, sharing this post ๐ข could reach someone who can, and that would also be a great support for us.
I still believe there are kind hearts ๐ค that can help in times of need.
Thank you to everyone who read this post ๐, and thank you to everyone who helps or shares the message.๐ฅน๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
My Tumblr blog, @abdalsalam2000, was deleted after two years. I hope you will follow this new blog and continue to help us. Please follow this blog and share this post.
Nader's still asking for support to the same campaign. You can rest assured he's the same young person we've known for years now and whose family already went through vetting to be #4 on the @gazavetters spreadsheet.
Please follow Nader's new blog, and if you can, send him a DM so when he needs help sharing a post he can ask you.
Palestinians are getting mass banned in general, and it looks like one of the things that puts someone under suspicion may be initiating a lot of DM conversations.
If you message him first, it will allow him to continue to try to raise survival funds in a way that hopefully won't get his blog deleted yet again!
He's a friendly person, don't be nervous to reach out and let him know you're willing to help!
Hiya~!
I'm monty, im learning art bc i like kobolds, comics, and watercolors. I have never been really good at social media. but wanna try being more outgoing and reaching out this year. i hope youll enjoy my drawings~
i draw traditionally using waterproof ink/ brush, watercolor set, and i like soho sketch pads. currently im living in SF area. but on that job hunt so who knows where i could end up.. life be tough. but art is very comforting to me (^ ^) . thanks for checking out my post~ im always open for DMs if u wanna chat!