Conversations with Oday
Oday is my friend, only 21 years old and the sole provider for his large, beloved family in Gaza. Not only is he my friend, he is also pretty amazing. In early August he mentioned that he wanted to start a relief project for Gaza. And only one month later he had raised funds, assembled a team on the ground and this week they orchestrated their first delivery of much-needed water to Northern Gaza.
You can follow Oday's project on Instagram: @gap_gaza
You can also donate directly to his relief project via:
At present, I am focussed on assisting him to raise funds to keep his family alive. Later, I hope to help Oday with his ongoing relief projects which the area will need for a very long time to combat the continuing destruction and devastation.
The money we raise for Oday's family goes towards the basics that we all probably take for granted but in Gaza, can mean the difference between life and death. Shelter. Food. Water. Medicine.
I am trying to help my friend Oday keep his family in Gaza alive. Please help if you can, the smallest of donations can make all the difference for Oday and his family.
I met @oday_aburaida through @projectlovebrocade, a worldwide initiative amplifying the voices of the people of Palestine. Oday and I were matched due to our mutual love of photography. Oday is now the sole provider for his beloved family.
There are various ways you can help Oday as follows:
The best way to help Oday is to donate directly to his GoFundMe Account:
His link is here:
With the help of two amazing artists Jacqueline King and Heather Mercer, we have an art raffle currently running. There are just under 40 tickets remaining. Tickets are only $10 so your odds of winning a beautiful piece of art are super good!
Links for tickets is here:
I have an ebook version of a small poetry collection called Poems of Palestine. $15 from every sale goes directly to Oday.
Finally, I am selling Flower Inspiration Cards in-store and online - $3.00 from every card sold goes to Oday and his family.
Thank you,
xxxLara
Beauty, hope, joy, & inspiration
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