Conversations with Oday
I watched a Palestinian man burn to death today in a refugee camp made of canvas, nylon and pieces of wood. The bombing of the refugee camp was just one more step in the extermination of the Palestinian people.
I was going to ask Oday for some of the footage to share here but I hate asking him for anything when the world has taken so much. Also, why the hell should I ask him to perform like a circus animal to inspire people to have compassion for the Palestinians.
I also realised I am still worried about offending people.
If I offend my chances of raising funds for Oday are nil.
It crushed me that in trying to help, I worry about offending people by sharing one young man’s story of what is happening in our world.
Oday is trying to keep his family alive. I met @oday_aburaida through @projectlovebrocade, a worldwide initiative amplifying the voices of the people of Palestine.
Any money raised assists Oday's family with the basics that in Gaza mean the difference between life and death.
Please help.
There are many ways you can help Oday and his family.
You can donate directly to his GoFundMe Account
I have an incredible Raffle running now with a prize pool valued at over $2,000.
Tickets are only $10. A great way to help and a chance to win some amazing prizes!
You can buy by tickets by commenting on this post or messaging me or heading to my website:
Oday's beautiful sister Ameera and young son are on Instagram @ameeraida995 and her fundraising link is https://spot.fund/m734llsc
I have an ebook version of a small poetry collection called Poems of Palestine:
I am selling Flower Inspiration Cards:
You can follow Oday's relief project on Instagram: @gap_gaza
This project has already made two life-saving deliveries of water to Northen Gaza and is currently working on a delivery of meals.
You can donate directly to this relief project
Thank you,
xxxLara
Beauty, hope, joy, & inspiration
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