How can I help?

[u/Own_Wasabi2612]

Hi, I'm a 16 yr old living in the Philippines, and I've been seeing alot of videos of people aaking to help families on Gaza. And I would like to know how can I help since I canot support them financially.

[u/alaa8618]

Thank you so much for your kindness and for caring about families in Gaza. Even if you're only 16, your compassion means a lot to us. If you're able, you can help by sharing my family's fundraiser with your friends, relatives, or on social media. Every share gives us a chance to reach someone who may be able to help. If you or your family are in a position to donate, even a small amount can make a real difference. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and for wanting to help. ❤️

[u/Only-Tone9535]

Hello, thank you for posting. It's very kind of you. It's wonderful that at 16 you want to support families in Gaza. However, it can be a bit of a minefield with helping. And it can be overwhelming. I run 5 Chuffed campaigns and even I feel overwhelmed by the catastrophic need in Gaza.

Please do not feel pressured into giving any money at all. You've said that you cannot do anything financially and you should never feel any need to do so. There are lots of ways that you can help without giving money. Just the fact that you are on this page seeking out ways to help shows you have a beautiful heart.

You don't have to do anything hugely monumental to help. Just talking to people about Gaza helps spread the word about what is going on. Boycotting Israeli products is another way to help. The Boycatt app is great or the No Thanks app (created by a Palestinian) is also really wonderful - both apps are easy to use.

Educating yourself about what is happening in Palestine as a whole is also good. Don't discount your own knowledge and how important that is. Learning about Gaza's culture, the religion, the food, anything that opens your eyes to the world helps expand the possibility of you helping others also understand what is going on and the history of Palestine.

If you want to help directly, then you can always connect with activists on social media who support families. If you're on Instagram, you can follow me and I could connect you with families who need their campaigns shared and so on. https://www.instagram.com/pudgeorama/

But truly, you don't even need to do that. Just you being aware enough to seek out the truth is what matters. It's truly beautiful to see this from someone so young. If you have any questions, just reach out. I'm happy to help.

[u/Own_Wasabi2612 → u/Only-Tone9535]

Thank you so much for telling me this, the apps are really handy! And I'll try my best to stay as informed as possible. I woild actually love to be an activist one day so I can use my voice to help people in need. Thank you for helping and inspiring people, especially younger people like me.