#eSIM service

[blackpearlblast]

a rundown on the listed e-sim platforms from this tweet from mirna el helbawi. visit esimsforgaza to learn about this effort. (they also have a tutorial on how to purchase an esim and send it to them)

update v12 (5/21/24) holafly (israel and egypt), nomad (regional middle east), simly (palestine and middle east), mogo (israel), and airalo (discover) are currently in the highest in demand. if it has been more than 3 weeks since you initially sent your esim and your esim has not been activated, you can reforward your original email with the expiration date in the subject line. you can see gothhabiba’s guide for how to tell if your esims have been activated. if your esim has expired without use, you can contact customer service to renew or replace it.

troubleshooting hint 1: if you are trying to pay through paypal, make sure you have pop-ups enabled! otherwise the payment window won't be able to appear. (this issue most frequently seems to occur with nomad)

troubleshooting hint 2: if you are trying to purchase an esim using the provider's app, it may block you from purchasing if your phone does not fit the requirements to install and use their esims. use their website in your browser instead and this problem should go away.

nomad

for the month of may, first time referrals give 25% off for a person's first purchase and 25% off the referrer's next purchase! it's a great time to use someone's referral code from the notes if you are a first time buyer.

you can use a referral code to get $3 off your first purchase and also make it so the person whose code you used can buy more esims for gaza. many people have been leaving their referral codes in the replies of this post and supposedly a referral code may eventually reach capacity so just keep trying until you find one that works! BACKPACKNOMAD is another code to get $3 off your first purchase, it's been working for some people but not others so try out a referral code instead if you can't get it to work. NOMADCNG is a code for 5% off any middle east region nomad esims posted by connecting gaza. it can be used on any purchase, not just your first but is generally going to give less off than the first-purchase only codes, so use those first. it can be used in combination with nomad points. AWESOME NEW CODE: nomad esim discount code for 75% off any plan, NOMADCS25 do not know how long it lasts but this is an amazing deal esp. since they are really low on esims right now! (nomad promo codes do not work on plans that are already on sale, unlimited plans, and plans under $5)

weekly tuesdays only code on nomad web, PST timezone! it gives 10% off plans 10gb and above. NOMADTUE

nomad also seems to be kind of sluggish sometimes when it comes to sending out emails with the codes. you can look for them manually by going to manage -> manage plans -> the plan you purchased -> installation instruction and scroll down to install esim via QR code or manual input then select QR code to find the QR code which you can screenshot and email to them. often just the act of logging back into your nomad account after purchase seems to cause the email with the code to come through though.

mogo

mogo's website is fucking annoying to navigate and i couldn't find any promo codes, but their prices are massively on sale anyway. you have to pick if you want your esim to be for iphone, ipad, or android for some reason. according to statcounter, android makes up approx. 75% of mobile markets in palestine while iphone represents approx. 25%. so i would probably recommend prioritizing donations of android esims but if you can afford multiple, try buying an iphone one too? if i can find any official direction from the connecting gaza crew on this i will update with it.

a good referral code to use for mogo is 8R29F9. the way things are worded are confusing but as far as i can tell, if you use it we both get a 10% discount on your first purchase. (the referrer gets a 10% voucher that allows them to top up in use esims, they are someone who i know has bought a lot of esims and will be able to make good use of the top-up discount vouchers!) also upon signing up it automatically generates a password for you which you can change by downloading the app. (check your email to find your account's current password)

holafly (also looking for holafly esims for egypt now)

holafly is pricier than the others and the only promo code i could find was ESIMNOW for 7% off. someone in the tags mentioned GETESIM7 as another 7% off code they had received, so if you have already used ESIMNOW or can't seem to get it to work, try GETESIM7. another 7% off code is HOLAXSUMMER7 which is valid until june 2nd. referral codes only seem to give 5% off and they don't stack. (i don't remember the source, it was on some sketchy coupon site i don't want to link to and only can recommend because i tried it myself) you can also use my referral link for 5% off if you can afford the 2% worse deal on your end, it will give me $5 credit which i can put towards buying more esims. connecting gaza has also posted the promo code HOLACNG for 5% off but since it is less than the 7% off codes and as far as i can tell does not give credit towards others to buy esims like the referral links, i would consider it lower priority for use.

simly (note: simly must be downloaded as an app to be used, the website link is to help people confirm they are downloading the right app)

i have not personally used simly so i am going to be going off of the sixth slide of mirna el helbawi's instagram guide, with some corrections from someone who has successfully purchased an esim from simly. after downloading the app and making an account, search for palestine or middle east and purchase your preferred package. the page the app takes you to after your purchase should have the QR code to send to the esimsforgaza email, it won't show up in your email receipt. someone kindly left her referral code in the tags of this post, it gives $3 off your first purchase and will give her $3 credit to put towards purchasing more esims for gaza. the code is CIWA2. (if this referral code doesn't work, try one from the notes of this post!) according to someone in the notes, ARB is a simly promo code for 25% off esims that is still working as of march 3rd.

airalo

some people have noted issues trying to sign up for airalo using the browser version of the website, it worked for me but if you are struggling you can give the mobile app a try and that should work. you can use a referral code to get $3 off your first purchase and give the code suppler a $3 credit for buying more esims. KARINA9661 is a code sourced from this post which is also a wonderful example of how using people's referral codes can really make a difference. if for some reason that referral code isn't working, you can find more in the notes of the original esim post i made here.

@/fairuzfan also has a tag of esim referral codes for various platforms!

(note: mogo and holafly both link to israel esims as there are no general regional packages for the middle east like on nomad and the esims for gaza website specifically linked to the israel package on mogo, so i linked to the equivalent on holafly.)

[jewishmcr]

sorry but why is everyone being so fucking weird about the watcher thing 😭 don’t subscribe if you don’t want to but whyyyy do I keep seeing people act as if this is some sort of personal attack

[bibleofficial]

so turns out verizon fucking locks all new devices for 60 days but just … failed to tell me or my parents before we got it to fucking MAIL OUT OF THE US -_-

[trans-xianxian]

I got a new phone and I've been trying to fucking transfer my service over for the last two days because even tho texts and calls work I have no data and my phone plan won't register the new device and I've spent probably 3 or 4 hours of my life talking to robots trying to get them to fix it and it's all made me so angry that I'm just going to switch my god forsaken phone plan

[esimdataplan]

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[berylian]

I did my presentation on Tatreez and Gauze yesterday at our student research conference. My two biggest. I guess I'd say things in proud of, are the Palestinian woman in the audience who said she really appreciated my work (I'm kinda trying to share more than suffering bc it's dehumanizing). The second is when, after another audience member asked the keynote speaker if there was anything "nonconsequential" we could do to help people in Gaza, I was able to suggest, to the audience at large, to purchase eSims; that they're relatively inexpensive and are a lifeline for people.

I don't think I'm very brave and quite frankly I wanted to cry as I stood there. But it took me less than a minute, and from the people who came to me afterwards to ask for details, I know I made some impact.

You have to try.

[barabones]

I forget exactly where I saw the initial post asking for volunteers, but on July 10th, I reached out to the listed email. Jane, the organizer, got back to me right away and within an hour I was added in their discord.

Up until this point, I had been maintaining an average 8 ESims myself, so I already had experience checking in on them on a daily basis. The folks there helped me onboard with the spreadsheets for keeping track, and now it's very easy for me to catalog new ones I buy and record daily data usage. The whole process takes me maybe 20-40 minutes a day depending now on how many ESims actually need to be topped off.

Jane has been very up front with lots of the group's information, with frequent announcements about the groups current funds and amounts of daily ESims sent out. She and the others have been super helpful with getting funds to us when needed, and I've almost never had to actually spend any of my own money for any of this.

In the time that I've been volunteering, they figured out how to run a Business account with the Nomad ESim company. Which means that now and then they can just send 15 or so ESims my way, and I just catalog them and send the QRcodes towards Mirna and the Connecting Gaza folks. No more wasting time with the purchasing process, while getting a bit of a bulk discount on top of that.

We also share updates on whatever brand of ESims are most needed. When folks on the ground tell us that one network doesn't seem reliable, we are able to switch over for a while until either the networking issue is fixed, or we all pressure customer service enough to replace them for us.

There's also lots of complaining about new UI updates an general website bugs. There's surprisingly a lot of them and it's good to know other folks are getting info from customer service when things go wrong.

In August they made a meme channel

Anyways....

Lets get into some stats for myself. In 2 months (July 10- Sept12) I have:

Send off 171 ESims

Maintained around 60 active ones

Topped up these active ESims 139 times

Spend over $6400 donated dollars

I have multiple power users who have burned through close to 100GB. 2 of them have broken 200GB. These are most likely being used as hot spots.

Why am I sharing all of this? Mostly to show how easy it has been to make a marginal difference. I have helped at least 60 people stay connected with the outside world in just 2 months. Probably more if we assume some of the power users becoming hotspots for other folks. This is 20-40 minutes of my time a day, and I honestly regret not signing up to do this sooner.

I was specifically limiting myself to this workload because I wanted to test the waters. Those stats was me specifically not wanting to push myself and see what impact a normal person could make with 20 minutes a day. At this point I think I will be taking more advantage of Nomad's Tuesday discounts to really bulk up my numbers. It's pretty easy to buy 15 or so every Tuesday, and then send em over.

If you would like to join us in this endeavor, please reach out to Jane at cripsforesimsforgaza(at)gmail

We are specifically looking for people in European time zones, since a lot of us are in the Americas and that's quite a difference between us and Gaza. If not, that's no problem!

If you can't participate, that's totally fine, but please donate what you can! Folks like you are the ones who keep us going!

I hope this information has been useful in some way. Like I said, I wish I had heard about this group sooner, with how easy it has been to do. I can track my direct impact of what my daily time is doing for folks, and seeing the data be used up a little bit more day by day gives me hope for everyone in Gaza. Thank you for your time.

[gothhabiba]

🍉🇵🇸 eSims for Gaza masterpost 🇵🇸🍉

Which eSims are currently being called for?

Connecting Humanity is calling for:

Nomad (“regional Middle East” plan): code NOMADCNG

Simly (“Palestine” plan)

Gaza Online is calling for:

Holafly (“Israel” and “Egypt” plans): code HOLACNG

Nomad (“regional Middle East” plan): code NOMADCNG (can now be used multiple times from the same email)

Airalo (“Middle East and North Africa” plan)

Sparks (“Israel” plan)

Numero (“Egypt” plan)

For Connecting Humanity: if you sent an eSim more than two weeks ago and it is still valid and not yet activated, reply to the email in which you originally sent the eSim. To determine whether the eSim is still valid, scan the QR code with a smartphone; tap the yellow button that reads “Cellular plan”; when a screen comes up reading “Activate eSIM,” click the button that says “Continue.” If a message comes up reading “eSIM Cannot Be Added: This code is no longer valid. Contact your carrier for more information,” the eSim is activated, expired, or had an error in installation, and should not be sent. It is very important not to re-send invalid eSims, since people may walk several kilometers to access wifi to connect their eSims only to find out that they cannot be activated.

If a screen appears reading “Activate eSIM: An eSIM is ready to be activated” with a button asking you to “Continue,” do not click “Continue” to activate the eSim on your phone; exit out of the screen and reply to the email containing that QR code.

Be sure you're looking at the original post, as this will be continually updated. Any new instructions about replying to emails for specific types of unactivated plans will also appear here.

Check the notes of blackpearlblasts's eSim post, as well as fairuzfan's 'esim' tag, for referral and discount codes.

How do I purchase an eSim?

If you cannot download an app or manage an eSim yourself, send funds to Crips for eSims for Gaza (Visa; Mastercard; Paypal; AmEx; Canadian e-transfer), or to me (venmo @gothhabiba; paypal.me/Najia; cash app $NajiaK, with note “esims” or similar; check the notes of this post for updates on what I've purchased.)

You can purchase an eSim yourself using a mobile phone app, or on a desktop computer (with the exception of Simly, which does not have a desktop site). See this screenreader-accessible guide to purchasing an eSim through each of the five services that the Connecting Humanity team is calling for (Simly, Nomad, Mogo, Holafly, and Airalo).

Send a screenshot of the plan's QR code to gazaesims@gmail.com. Be sure to include the app used, the word "esim," the type of plan (when an app has more than one, aka "regional Middle East" versus "Palestine"), and the amount of data or time on the plan, in the subject line or body of your email.

Message me if you have any questions or if you need help purchasing an eSim through one of these apps.

If you’re going to be purchasing many eSims at once, see Jane Shi’s list of tips.

Which app should I use?

Try to buy an eSim from one of the apps that the team is currently calling for (see above).

If the team is calling for multiple apps:

Nomad is best in terms of data price, app navigability, and ability to top up when they are near expiry; but eSims must be stayed on top of, as you cannot top them up once the data has completely run out. Go into the app settings and make sure your "data usage" notifcations are turned on.

Simly Middle East plans cannot be topped up; Simly Palestine ones can. Unlike with Nomad, data can be topped up once it has completely run out.

Holafly has the most expensive data, and top-ups don't seem to work.

Mogo has the worst user interface in my opinion. It is difficult or impossible to see plan activation and usage.

How much data should I purchase?

Mirna el-Helbawi has been told that large families may all rely on the same plan for data (by setting up a hotspot). Some recipients of eSim plans may also be using them to upload video.

For those reasons I would recommend getting the largest plan you can afford for plans which cannot be topped up: namely, Simly "Middle East" plans, and Holafly plans (they say you can top them up, but I haven't heard of anyone who has gotten it to work yet).

For all other plans, get a relatively small amount of data (1-3 GB, a 3-day plan, etc.), and top up the plan with more data once it is activated. Go into the app’s settings and make sure low-data notifications are on, because a 1-GB eSIM can expire very quickly.

Is there anything else I need to do?

Check back regularly to see if the plan has been activated. Once it's been activated, check once a day to see if data is still being used, and how close the eSim is to running out of data or to expiring; make sure your notifications are on.

If the eSim hasn't been activated after three weeks or so, reply to the original email that you sent to Gaza eSims containing the QR code for that plan.

If you purchased the eSim through an app which has a policy of starting the countdown to auto-expiry a certain amount of time after the purchase of the eSim, rather than only upon activation (Nomad does this), then also reply to your original e-mail once you're within a few days of this date. If you're within 12 hours of that date, contact customer service and ask for a credit (not a refund) and use it to purchase and send another eSim.

How can I tell if my plan has been activated? How do I top up a plan?

The Connecting Humanity team recommends keeping your eSims topped up once they have been activated.

See this guide on how to tell if your plan has been activated, how to top up plans, and (for Nomad) how to tell when the auto-expiry will start. Keep topping up the eSim for as long as the data usage keeps ticking up. This keeps a person or family connected for longer, without the Connecting Humanity team having to go through another process of installing a new eSim.

If the data usage hasn't changed in a week or so, allow the plan to expire and purchase another one.

What if I can't afford a larger plan, or don't have time or money to keep topping up an eSim?

I have set up a pool of funds out of which to buy and top up eSims, which you can contribute to by sending funds to my venmo (@gothhabiba), PayPal (paypal.me/Najia), or cash app ($NajiaK) (with note “esims” or similar). Check the notes of this post for updates on what I've purchased, which plans are active, and how much data they've used.

Crips for eSims for Gaza also has a donation pool to purchase eSims and top them up.

Gaza Online (run by alumni of Gaza Sky Geeks) accepts monetary donations to purchase eSims as needed.

What if my eSim has not been activated, even after I replied to my email?

Make sure that the QR code you sent was a clear screenshot, and not a photo of a screen; and that you didn’t install the eSim on your own phone by scanning the QR code or clicking “install automatically."

Possible reasons for an eSim not having been activated include: it was given to a journalist as a back-up in case the plan they had activated expired or ran out of data; there was an error during installation or activation and the eSim could no longer be used; the eSim was installed, but not activated, and then Israeli bombings destroyed the phone, or forced someone to leave it behind.

An eSim that was sent but couldn’t be used is still part of an important effort and learning curve. Errors in installation, for example, are happening less often than they were in the beginning of the project.

Why should I purchase an eSim? Is there any proof that they work?

Israel is imposing near-constant communications blackouts on Gaza. The majority of the news that you are seeing come from Gaza is coming from people who are connected via eSim.

eSims also connect people to news. People are able to videochat with their family for the first time in months, to learn that their family members are still alive, to see their newborn children for the first time, and more, thanks to eSims.

Some of this sharing of news saves lives, as people have been able to flee or avoid areas under bombardment, or learn that they are on evacuation lists.

Why are different plans called for at different times?

Different eSims work in different areas of the Gaza Strip (and Egypt, where many refugees currently are). The team tries to keep a stockpile of each type of sim on hand.

Is there anything else I can do to help?

There is an urgent need for more eSims. Print out these posters and place them on bulletin boards, in local businesses, on telephone poles, or wherever people are likely to see them. Print out these foldable brochures to inform people about the initiative and distribute them at protests, cafes and restaurants, &c. Also feel free to make your own brochures using the wording from this post.

The Connecting Humanity team is very busy connecting people to eSims and don't often have time to answer questions. Check a few of Mirna El Helbawi's most recent tweets and see if anyone has commented with any questions that you can answer with the information in this post.

[zoikomobile]

Is your phone safe from hackers? How to discover if your phone has been compromised or not?

The emerging digital ecosystem is fraught with peril. Every company, regardless of size, is now susceptible to breaches in the digital realm.

In 2023 and beyond, focus on cyber-threat mitigation and proactive resilience. Recent statistics highlight the urgency for organisations to enhance their cybersecurity measures. This article enlightens the findings from a Deloitte report and explores the steps that can be taken to mitigate threats, improve resiliency, and ensure the safest face from cyber-attacks.

The Growing Vulnerability:

 According to a Deloitte Center for Controllership poll - 34.5% of surveyed executives reported "their organisations' financial data were targeted by cyber attackers in the past 12 months. Among them, 22% experienced at least one cyber event, while 12.5% faced multiple incidents. These numbers alone highlight the magnitude of the challenge we face in safeguarding sensitive information. [1]

Almost half (48.8%) of their C-suite level executives and other positions could face anticipated threats by increasing the size of cyber threats and more vulnerable workplaces, as they foresee potential cyber threats for their organisations' accounting and financial data in the upcoming year. [2]

Despite the growing risks and increasing number of cyber threats, the survey revealed that only 20.3% of respondents stated that their accounting and finance teams consistently collaborate with their peers in cybersecurity. This lack of collaboration presents a significant gap in our defences, leaving organisations more vulnerable than ever, according to a new Deloitte Center for Controllership poll.

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the market value of AI in cybersecurity is projected to reach $46.3 billion by 2027.

 AI in the cybersecurity market is growing at an impressive CAGR of 23.6%. 

Cybercriminals target smartphones to spy, steal money, and execute phishing scams.

This article will highlight signs that indicate a hacker may have access to your device. Practical tips and measures will be provided to protect your phone from cyberattacks. The focus of this article is not specific to iPhones, as iOS hacking is covered in a separate post. It is essential to be aware of the potential risks and take proactive steps to ensure smartphone security.

How do I know my phone was hacked?

Here are a few signs that your phone might have been hacked.

Unrecognised Apps, Messages, and Purchases: If you notice unexpected apps downloaded without your notice, unsolicited text messages, or unexpected purchases on your phone, it could be a clear indication of a security breach. Pay attention to any suspicious activity that you did not initiate.

Sluggish Performance and Overheating: A hacked phone often exhibits sluggishness, unexplained crashes, and excessive battery usage. If your device becomes slower than usual, consumes more resources, and feels abnormally hot, it may be a result of malware running in the background.

Quick Battery Drain: One of the most noticeable indicators of a hacked phone is abnormal battery behaviour. If your phone's battery depletes rapidly or you find yourself charging it more frequently than usual, it could be a sign of malicious software or fraudulent apps operating clandestinely.

Strange Data Usage: Keep an eye on your monthly data consumption. If you notice a sudden increase in data usage without a logical explanation, it may indicate unauthorized activities on your device. Hackers could be using your phone to transmit data or perform malicious actions without your knowledge. 

Mysterious Pop-ups or Redirects: If your phone experiences frequent pop-ups, intrusive ads, or unexpected redirects to unfamiliar websites, it could be a result of malware or a compromised browser. These actions aim to collect your personal information or engage in phishing attacks.

What questions should be asked if your phone is hacked?

 If you answered affirmatively YES to any of those questions, it's important to be aware that there may be a higher chance that your phone security has been compromised.

 Let's have a look. Your phone is secured and keeps your information safe or not. 

What unusual activities have you noticed on your phone?

Have you seen any unexpected apps or messages on your device?

Have there been accidental purchases or charges on your phone?

Is your phone experiencing slower performance or crashes?

Have you noticed an excessive battery drain or overheating?

Are there any strange pop-ups, ads, or redirects on your phone?

Have you observed any mysterious data usage patterns?

Have you received dubious phone calls or messages?

Have you connected to unknown or unsecured Wi-Fi networks?

Have you clicked on any suspicious links or downloaded files from untrusted sources?

Has anyone else had physical access to your phone?

Are there any security or antivirus apps installed on your device?

Have you updated your phone's software and applications regularly?

Have you changed your passwords for important accounts associated with your phone?

Have you performed a thorough scan for malware or viruses on your phone?

NOTE: Screen mirroring can also be indicated by these signs. 

In today's technology-driven world, your smartphone holds a significant amount of personal information. Therefore, it is crucial to protect it. If you notice any signs of suspicious activity on your device, such as unusual pop-ups or slow performance, it is essential to take action promptly. You can run a security scan or seek assistance from a professional to ensure the safety of your information.

How do I prevent my phone from being hacked?

Keep your OS and apps up to date with the latest security patches.

Install a branded antivirus and Android security app on your smartphone as security tools.

Be cautious of downloading apps from unknown or untrusted sources.

Regularly review app permissions and revoke any unnecessary access.

Avoid clicking on malicious URLs or downloading ransomware from unknown senders.

Use strong and unique passwords for all your accounts and enable two-factor authentication when available.

Be cautious when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks and consider using a VPN for added security.

Keep your data secured regularly to an external Hard Disk or choose cloud storage data backups.

Enable remote tracking and wiping features on your phone in case of loss or theft.

Avoid sharing personal or sensitive information through unsecured channels.

Be mindful of the apps and websites you use, ensuring they have secure connections (HTTPS).

Enable automatic screen lock and use biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition) if available.

Be wary of phishing attempts and avoid providing personal information to unsolicited requests.

Regularly review and monitor your phone bill for any suspicious activity or unauthorised charges.

Educate yourself about common hacking techniques and stay informed about current security threats.

Trust your instincts, and if something seems dubious, take prompt action to investigate and resolve the issue.

Ensure your safety in the world of technology by taking the necessary precautions:

Keeping your phone secure is crucial because it holds a wealth of personal data.

By implementing the tips and strategies outlined in this article, you can stay one step ahead of potential hackers and cyber threats. Remember to stay informed, keep your software up to date, and practice good digital hygiene. Discover more mobile and technology tips by exploring our other articles or joining the Zoiko Mobile community. We can confidently and securely navigate the digital landscape together.

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[courtana]

📌 Mutual Aid, Fundraisers, and Actions

a white heart "🤍" denotes GFM campaigns who have reached out to me via in my inbox

I will be updating this as frequently as possible with new information, campaigns, and forms of supporting displaced and vulnerable folks in Palestine, Sudan, DRC, Ukraine, and elsewhere.

Vetted GFM Campaigns 🤝

🤍 Donate to Khader and Ragheb - [€708 raised of €55,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Amira - [€5,118 raised of €20,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Fadi Ayyad - [$9,530 raised of $35,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Hani Al-Sharif [$445 raised of $50,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Mohammed Alanqer [€18,196 raised of €38,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Ahmed Alanqer [€16,338 raised of €35,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Kareem and Carmen [$6,971 raised of $50,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Walaa & her family [$3,405CAD raised of $50,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to the Shamaly family [$23,910CAD raised of $90,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Basel Ayyad [CHF1,828 raised of CHF60,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Ashraf Alanqar [€1,463 raised of €30,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Musab [€705 raised of €7,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Ahmed and his family [£5,253 raised of £30,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Alaa and her children [€2,995 raised of €20,000 goal]

🤍 Donate to Dr. Mohammed Aldeeb [€23,929 raised of his €30,000 goal]

Palestine 🇵🇸

Donate to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society - humanitarian org serving the health and welfare of the Palestinian people

Donate an eSIM for Gaza - helps Palestinians to connect to the outside world

Donate to Gaza Direct Aid - small volunteer-run program funding humanitarian aid in Gaza

Donate to Care for Gaza - supporting displaced families in Gaza

Donate to GazaFunds - find a struggling fundraiser to support

Sudan 🇸🇩

Donate to the Sudanese American Physicians Association - provides critical medical aid, food, and water

Donate to Sudan Solidarity Collective - provides direct financial assistance to civilian-led groups

Sudan Diaspora Network's Sudan Benefit Fundraiser - supports displaced Sudanese by providing medical equipment and food

Fight Hunger in Sudan: The Khartoum Kitchen appeal - feeds the hungry, up to 1,250 people daily, in the greater Khartoum area

Help Sudan- Sudan Relief Fund - helps people on the ground with immediate needs such as food, water, shelter and medication

Congo 🇨🇩

Donate to Focus Congo - partnerships with local grassroots organizations and access to resources necessary for survival

Support Friends of the Congo & the Basandja Coalition - provides food, delivers reporting, rescues children from the cobalt mines and supports diggers and miners demanding accountability, combats sexual violence and provides care for women’s health

Action Kivu - dedicated to repairing the harm done by years of violence and neglect in this region with focus on women and children.

Mutual Aim team fundraiser for Congo, Sudan, and Tigray - campaign collecting money that will be will be divided between the DRC, Sudan, and Tigray

Ukraine 🇺🇦

United 24 – main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine

Come Back Alive – provides support to service members in Ukraine

Prytula foundation – provides support to Ukrainian Defense Forces and affected civilians

Dzyga’s Paw – provides Ukrainian Defenders with high-tech equipment

[blackpearlblast]

you can give seven days of internet connection to someone in gaza for just 6 USD

gazaesims.com is a website dedicated to helping people donate esims for people in gaza. (for the ultimate guide to donating an esim, see http://tinyurl.com/gaza-esims) there are multiple options for where to purchase an esim to donate, for the price i listed you want to use nomad esims. you can get a $3 discount by using someone's referral code from the notes of this post. it also will give the referrer credit to buy more esims! (you can only use a referral code on your first purchase) @/fairuzfan also a tag for esim referral codes here, some of which are nomad. BACKPACKNOMAD is another code to get $3 off your first purchase, it's been working for some people but not others so try out a referral code instead if you can't get it to work. also it took over an hour for the email with my information to come through so don't panic if it doesn't show up right away. (logging back into your nomad account seems to have helped some people get their emails to send!) NOMADCNG is a code for 5% off any middle east region nomad esims from connecting gaza. it can be used on any purchase, not just your first but is generally going to give less off than the first-purchase only codes, so use those first. it can be used in combination with nomad points. AWESOME NEW CODE: nomad esim discount code for 75% off any plan, NOMADCS25 do not know how long it lasts but this is an amazing deal esp. since they are really low on esims right now! (nomad promo codes do not work on plans that are already on sale, unlimited plans, and plans under $5)

weekly tuesdays only code on nomad web, PST timezone! it gives 10% off plans 10gb and above. NOMADTUE

for the month of may, first time referrals give 25% off for a person's first purchase and 25% off the referrer's next purchase! it's a great time to use someone's referral code from the notes if you are a first time buyer.

troubleshooting hint 1: if you are trying to pay through paypal, make sure you have pop-ups enabled! otherwise the payment window won't be able to appear.

troubleshooting hint 2: if you are trying to purchase an esim using the provider's app, it may block you from purchasing if your phone does not fit the requirements to install and use their esims. use their website in your browser instead and this problem should go away.

edit as of 5/21/24: holafly (israel and egypt), nomad (regional middle east), simly (palestine and middle east), mogo (israel), and airalo (discover) are currently in the highest in demand. here is a purchase guide i made that covers all of the esim platforms, including these three platforms. if it has been more than 3 weeks since you initially sent your esim and your esim has not been activated, you can reforward your original email with the expiration date in the subject line. you can see gothhabiba’s guide for how to tell if your esims have been activated. if your esim has expired without use, you can contact customer service to renew or replace it.

[afreakingmilkshake]

FREE PALESTINE ! 🇵🇸

RESOURCES:

UNRWA:

Gaza funds:

Donate feminine hygiene kits:

Donate ESIMS:

Daily click:

GoFundsMe's for families in Gaza:

[artistsforpalestine]

Welcome to Tumblr Artists For Palestine [TAFP]!

We are a small group of artists working towards providing aid and charity to Palestinians in need. We hold small events to collect donations, such as our upcoming art drive. Please take a look around!

For our art drive, being held at May 8th (starting 9AM PST), we have 8 artists offering their services in exchange for donations that will go directly to charity.

Truncated information can be found in this spreadsheet, including links to each artist’s specific post with details.

The flow goes as such, for transparency's sake;

Select an artist to commission. 

Contact them directly through their socials (tumblr/discord). DM the details and specifics of your commission. Please keep aware what your selected artist can and cannot draw; Collectively, we refuse to draw art that promotes incestuous or adult/minor romantic/sexual relationships.  

You will have to send your email to receive an invoice. Once confirmed, you will receive an invoice through PayPal.

Send payment.

Once we confirm the donation, your artist will start working on your commission. Each artist has a different workflow, but will provide at least one WIP unless specified. 

At the latest, you will receive your piece 1.5 months (~90 days) after the donation is sent.

We are not accepting payments through other services for now.

If you have any questions, feel free to send us an ask!

We all appreciate each and every contribution to our drive, including shares and interaction! It helps us get around, and all of that.

We are currently donating half of our raised money to Help the Shbuir Family Evacuate from Gaza, and the other half towards Esims for people still currently in Gaza.

We will release our finances at the end of the drive here.

Links to other charities you can donate to! Operation Olive Branch PCRF Vetted Fundraiser Masterpost Masterpost - List of fundraisers for direct contacts - Vetted family fundraiser masterpost 1 - Vetted family fundraiser masterpost 2 - Fundraisers for general purposes Gazafunds | Gazafunds all campaigns

All banners are made by @wolvzephyr.

[whydoifeelthisquiet]

Instead of pointless back and forth about who is reacting to a literal genocide in the best way…

Donate:

http://www.pcrf.net

Contact politicians:

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Palestinosaurs

Do your part below 👇👇

[esimdataplan]

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