#if you can’t donate at least reblog!

[mysteriousdoll]

Hello my friends, I am hamdi Ayyad from Gaza talelhawa I have sought refuge with you because of the devastating war that caused me to lose my home and our displacement from one place to another and I lost my children's future and there is a severe shortage of basic materials,I hope that you will stand by us whether by donating if possible or participating widely,Please help me 🙏🏼 🇵🇸 🍉

🔗 here: https://gofund.me/4de94fec (if it needs to be edited, lmk!)

[pastelpixel1987]

Hello

I am Mallycah, a mother living in (Gaza), Where each day brings new struggles for my family. The sounds of war echo through our streets, Leaving me to face situations that are beyond my control, Things no parent should have to endure. With a heavy heart, I reach out to you with my final plea, I have created a donation campaign to achieve this, Please can you help me for spreading the word, Contribution, And Reblog are very apriciate.🚨🚨

https://gogetfunding.com/escape-gaza-mallycahs-family-needs-your-support/

please donate to Mallycah and her family if you can

[destiny-in-the-universe]

Hello my friend, 😊

I'm Ahmad from Gaza, married and have a little girl. 👨‍👩‍👧 I live in a displacement tent in Deir al-Balah after our home was completely destroyed in Khan Yunis. 💔 With the frequent displacement and high costs, I face significant difficulties in providing shelter, basic necessities, and medical care for my family.

We live in very harsh conditions and urgently need support to overcome this crisis. 🙏

Any help, no matter how small, can make a big difference. 🌟 Please donate and share the link.

https://gofund.me/665fbb6c. 💖

Verified by bees and watermelon, number 171 and northgazaupdates.

Vetted by @gazavetters , my number verified on the list is ( #84 )

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[viad0]

Please reblog, even if you can’t donate at least reblog

This is a list of all the palestinians that have sent me their donation links, please let me know if i forget someone

@alaakh99: Gofundme link

@help-lana: Gofundme link | Paypal link

@shadowyavenuetaco: Gofundme link

@yasermohammad: Gofundme link

@zainsami: Gofundme link

@mahmoud0hilles: Gofundme link

@saveyouseffamily: Gofundme link

@fidaa-family2: Gofundme link

@aya2mohammed: Gofundme link

@hayanahed: Gofundme link

@atalah-mohammed: Gofundme link

@wafaaresh: Gofundme link

@mohammadayyad: Gofundme link

@karamrafeek: Gofundme link

@abood-family-gaza: Gofundme link

@islamgazaaccount3: Gofundme link

@mahmodsy: Gofundme link

@dodoomar12345: Gofundme link

@motaz352: Gofundme link

@save-amal-family: Gofundme link

@ahmednser: Gofundme link

@asmaamajed2: Gofundme link

@mo-shamia: Gofund me link

@nevinalser: Gofundme link

@kareem-family2: Gofundme link

@ahmed-gaza12: Gofundme link

@montahahamada: Gofundme link

@hatem-family-2: Gofundme link

@ahmedomar3: Gofundme link

@savemohammed: Gofundme link

@samerpal: Gofundme link

@abdalsalm: Gofundme link

@samaayyad15: Gofundme link

@alaakhateeb88: Gofundme link

@ahmeddani2025: Gofundme link

@mohammedaldeeb: Gofundme link

@anqarfamily: Gofundme link

@amalfamilygaza: Gofundme link

@najahmeq2: Gofundme link

@ghadanabil2: Gofundme link

@jomana-ha: Gofundme link

@ibrahim-family: Gofundme link

@ibraxm11: Gofundme link

@eman-family: Gofundme link

@ahlam910: Gofundme link

@hanangaza2: Gofundme link

@olagaza1: Gofundme link

@support-hesham: Gofundme link

@mahmoud-sharif: Gofundme link

@karamalmadhoun1: Gofundme link

@kaw95thar: Gofundme link

[trans-kevin-juice]

You have no excuse to be silent about the genocide in Palestine.

If you can’t reblog the posts about dead Palestinians, at least reblog posts about the history of Palestine.

At least reblog posts showing art made by Palestinians.

At least reblog posts that show fundraisers for Palestinians, e-sims that you can donate, and the arab.org website that helps you donate to Palestine for free.

At least reblog posts showing Zionist companies that we need to boycott.

That is the absolute least that we can do for Palestine.

The Palestinians are begging for us to use our voice. Some of them don’t even have access to internet, so their suffering goes unnoticed.

Please. Speak up for Palestine.

Mourn the dead, fight like hell for the living.

Free Palestine.

[ottomaticangels]

Hello, I am Mohammad from Gaza. I have lost my mother, father, and siblings, and I don't want to lose my three children as well. Can you help me share my story and donate so that I can protect my family? 🙏

THIS FUNDRAISER IS VETTED BY @90-ghost !! Here’s the ( GFM LINK ). THE GOAL IS €40,000 BUT THE CURRENT AMOUNT IS JUST €7,503 — please donate as much as you can! even a dollar is enough; any kind of donation, no matter the amount, will help push the fundraiser to its goal. It’s better than not donating at all.

But, if you can’t donate, then please reblog and share Mohammad’s story! Make posts, reach out, or anything that can aid with getting more donations! Mohammad has three children. All he wants is to get his family (himself, his wife, children, and cat) to safety.

Please help this beautiful family as much as you can.

GAZAFUNDS | VETTED CAMPAIGN LIST | HOW YOU CAN HELP PALESTINE | DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. DO WHAT YOU CAN

🇵🇸🇵🇸 REMEMBER TO BOYCOTT. EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE THE MONEY TO DONATE, YOU CAN AT LEAST NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO CORPORATIONS THAT PROFIT OFF A GENOCIDE.

(DO YOUR DAILY CLICKS!!)

[pinkhairswagtourney]

remaking this post bc it was losing traction + my friend still needs help to survive

harmony was recently kicked out ( twice ) by transphobic relatives and friends . she currently has no source of income and nowhere to sleep except her car . it’s been below freezing outside recently and i’m extremely worried about her well being . 

this is an ongoing situation until harmony can find a job / finds a stable place to live . she needs money to feed herself and gas up her car at the very least , but would prefer to sleep in a hotel room if she reaches enough donations for that . if you could spare even a few dollars , it would mean the world ! if you can’t help monetarily , please reblog this post and spread the word !! thank you so much for reading

p-yp-l - c-sh-pp - v-nmo

edit 01/15/2024: please do not send any more money through c-sh-pp-- her driver's license has her deadname on it , so c-sh-pp won't let her verify her identity and is automatically rejecting all payments +++ she made a venmo !!! please spread this post around , it has dropped into negative temperatures where harmony lives and she desperately needs a hotel room

[abbyshands]

PALESTINE LINKS

in honor of the media blackout this week, i wanted to compile a list of links and resources regarding what’s going on in gaza. i advise all of you to give these links a look at, or to at least reblog them. the people in gaza need the bare minimum from us in that sense. &, well, if you can’t take enough time out of your day to give these links at least a look, a like, or share, then, bye !

& for all the the last of us fans out there, you need to see this. it’s genuinely a must. not to call anyone out, but i see a lot of people who have not spoken out about this at all, who, for example, keep publishing or reblogging fics etc during the blackout. i love a good fic as much as anyone else, but you can wait a week. there’s really no excuses here. if you didn’t know about the previous blackout, then now is your chance. don’t turn a blind eye to this.

at the end of this post are links specifically for those engaged in the last of us tumblr. if you aren’t going to look at the links before that, then at least look at those.

oh, & for the dumbasses who are unfollowing me for spending a week to post about a fucking genocide? fuck you, & good fucking riddance. you are not and never were welcome on my page. i don’t want you here anyways!

PALESTINE LINKS

SEVERAL ways you can help the people in gaza. some of which are fully free.

SEVERAL links regarding info around this genocide, such as places to boycott, and ways to learn more about the nature of it all.

SEVERAL ways you can help, including ways to donate, petitions you can sign, and campaigns you can join.

places you NEED to boycott. don’t buy from them, regardless of if they really fund israel or not. if they support them, that is more than enough. boycotting is a way to resist, so do it. at the end of this post are also places that are helping those who are in gaza, and families you can help escape by donating.

know that this issue did NOT begin oct. 7th. this is so much deeper than you know, and has been going on for 70+ years. click the above link to educate yourself on that front.

CLICK HERE TO HELP PALESTINE! this site has already been debunked on if it really helps the people in gaza or not, and it does. just one click is all you need. one button, once per day. you can even do it on different devices or browsers so you get more than one click in. click it daily!

CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES using this link, and this link (this will help you find ways to call or email them depending on where you live). also, urge biden and congress to do right by the people in gaza. the U.S. sends billions of dollars to israel every year, funding the genocide that’s ensuing as we watch on from the comfort our homes. do the bare minimum, & hold them accountable. please.

HERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN DONATE or find a PROTEST near you! not everyone is readily available to do these things, i know that. but looking into them could never hurt, or at least sharing it elsewhere so there is more awareness surrounding it.

LEARN OF AFRO-PALESTINIAN EXPERIENCES, & the efforts they have made over the years. i think it’s so, so crucial that we hear their voices, &, god, learning of all that they’ve been through, & all that they’ve done, is so inspiring.

here is some more info regarding BOYCOTTING. boycotting does, and has been proven to work. this post explains the subject a bit more in case it happens to confuse anybody, along w/companies and such that need to be boycotted, & why. as i said before, boycotting is a way to resist. so do it!

HERE IS A 🇵🇸 MASTERLIST including ways to educate yourself, donate, books you can read, & films you can watch. this is one of the best links i have regarding this genocide, and i highly recommend you look at it!

SOUTH AFRICA took israel to court for this genocide! read about it in the above link.

FOR THE LAST OF US FANS

do not remain in the dark about the last of us’s link to the ongoing conflict in gaza. neil druckmann, the director of the game, is a ZIONIST. he grew up in israel, and TLOU2 is rooted in israeli themes. now, no one is saying you have to quit playing the game, or dislike it, for all you dense ones out there. but i ask that you remain aware of this aspect of it, especially if you are regularly engaged in the last of us tumblr.

this is a link that i highly, highly recommend you read through. it discusses the HEAVILY ISRAELI THEMES TLOU2 displays. click the following link to learn more on TLOU2 & NEIL DRUCKMANN.

DO NOT BUY TLOU, TLOU REMASTERED, TLOU2, TLOU2 REMASTERED, OR ANY GAME FROM ND! neil druckmann has donated money to the IDF in the past. & where do you think he’s getting his money from? yeah, you got that. watch gameplays, pirate these games, or buy them secondhand. several shops sell used games. & for those of you who went and purchased the game anyway, knowing about all of this? fuck you.

if you think your $10 doesn’t matter, then think about this: okay, one person spends $10 on the game. whatever. but when 100,000 people do it? that’s a million dollars, going into the hands of a zionist, who is using YOUR money to help kill innocent men, women, and children. put that in your pipe and smoke it.

it is not just the games you need to boycott. HBO’S show also needs to be. follow this link to learn of more movies and shows you need to boycott, & the reasons why, including the last of us. let’s also not forget that dina & abby’s actresses are in support of israel, and BELLA RAMSEY, ellie’s actress, has also shown support.

boycott. the fucking. show. there are a million websites where you can pirate it, so you are not giving any of your support to it. resist.

i understand that not everyone is educated on this subject, and that not everyone knew of the previous media blackout. for the last of us fans, i understand that not everyone knew about the game or show’s israeli nature. but it is never too late to take part. it is never too late to care. i promise you that. if you purchased the game, at least donate to one of the sources above. that’s just bare minimum.

get educated, get loud, & GET PROUD! these are innocent people who are dying as you read this from your bed, couch, whatever. the least you can do is like & reblog so this reaches more people. your voice matters, big account or small.

FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA, PALESTINE WILL BE FREE 🇵🇸🍉

[armysantiny]

-[chan; soft bf headcanon

P: Chan x gender neutral reader | G: fluff, headcanon | Inc: graphic designer!reader, getting together, friends to lovers, the rest of skz being (lovingly) fed up, date nights, late night walks | Wc: 503 | W: none iirc | R: G

My favourite single father of seven/j

Meeting Chan was almost fate, honestly

You’re a graphic designer and happen to love designing album covers

Stray Kids were finishing up an album and needed a graphic designer to help create the album covers

Lo and behold~

You and Chan meet!

Bonding during meeting after meeting while the creative process goes about working its magic

The bonding sessions turn into dropping by each other’s workspace

By which I mean you  visiting Chan’s studio pretty much every time you have a lunch break and bringing a snack with you

Which he greatly appreciates <3

Because he never leaves that room/j

The speed at which you two become best friends is impeccable

Very much a duo – especially the kind that are always seen hanging out together

The feelings start not too long after too

There is one problem though... you’re both oblivious

Painfully oblivious

Somehow you both can’t see that the other is head over heels, and it doesn’t take long for the rest of skz to start taking matters into their own hands

They love you, really, but the running around in circles is going to drive them a little mad

Just a little :D

They keep trying to bash hints over your heads

Which is ironic because the confession happens so quickly

Catches everyone off guard fr

The two of you are hanging out late and it gets blurted out

Cue quick discussion over what you want in a relationship and boom—

Y’all are a couple now! Everyone liked that

Chan being your boyfriend comes with seven other people because none of these men know what the meaning of the phrase personal space is

Baby I don’t make the rules here, this is just the truth

You take it in stride though, which Chan appreciates

Oh yeah, and this man is a hugger

A certified cuddler I’m telling you

I’m convinced he needs his arms around you for thirty minutes a day, every day, at least

Will have you sit in his lap while he works so he can get his daily y/n cuddles

Try to move and watch him whine I swear—

Do you not want his affection anymore??/j

Lmao but despite how busy the both of you are, date nights are wonderful

He plans dinner reservations on days you’re both free and refuses to listen to anyone asking him to work

Date nights are for the two of you and the two of you only <33

Walks hand-in-hand with you after dinner and you stop by a few stalls

If you happen to pass by an arcade, he’s gonna win you a plushie from the claw machine

Sure he spends a little too much on it, but it’s all good fun

Especially worth it to see your face when he does win a plushie

And sure, your friends are more than happy that you’re dating Chan

But they are a little jealous

Because who doesn’t want a relationship like yours

You lucky darling, you~

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If you’ve made it this far, thank you for reading! Consider reblogging, leaving some feedback or donating to my kofi!

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[transmechanicus]

Anyone who has followed me for the past 2 months knows i am desperately trying to fundraise for my cherished friend @the-sera in order to get urgent treatment to save her life. I cannot overstate that she is in incapacitating pain, which makes daily survival extremely challenging. Donations have almost completely stopped and if we can’t at least hit our short term goal of 18K within the next month or so, it is unavoidable that my friend may die before the end of the year. I don't have the resources to save her life on my own, so if you’re reading this i’m on my knees begging. Please reblog this, please donate even $5. Help me save my friend as you would strive to save yours.

11.1K/18K

[mysteriousdoll]

Hello my friends! 👋💓

The situation in Gaza is worsening day by day, and my family is still struggling in very tough conditions. 😔💔

I only have $85 left to reach the $8500 goal, and I hope to achieve it today. 🇵🇸😢

I sincerely thank everyone who has supported and stood by us during this time. 💗🍉

https://gofund.me/abbc2759

https://gofund.me/abbc2759

[pastelpixel1987]

Help my family. War is devastating. There is nothing left to live. No schools, no universities, no home, and no dreams. All dreams have been shattered. I hope for help before it is too late

Please donate if you can and share

[sirlancenotalot]

masterlist of gofundme links!

hello, recently i’ve been getting asks with gofundme links and as i can’t pin one post specifically, i thought i’d make a masterlist of people that have come to me. i have tried to verify each and every account, most of these are vetted accounts. PLEASE REBLOG if you see this and i’ll try to keep it as updated as possible. i’ll also write how much has been donated at the time of this post. search for the tag 'free palestine' in my blog to see other posts related to this. donate if you can, at least share this so that it reaches people who can donate ❤️‍🩹

Gaza Support - a list of gfms

Vetted Gaza Fundraiser List

Suhair, a single mom along with her little children - (£58/£40,000)

Ahmed Abu Ghazala -  ($220,010/ $222,450) so close!! let's do it!!!

Maryam and her family - ($30,786/$50,000)

Eslam Gheelan - ($31,125/$50,000)

Musab Abedraboo - (€1,562/€7,000)

Malak Dader - (€1,813/€25,000)

Amal Alanqar - (€1,739/€50,000)

Mahmoud Ayyad - (€3,606/€100,000)

Ibrahim Abdel Hadi and his family including their five year old son who has a congenital condition that is worsening due to lack of healthcare - ($2,128 CAD/$65,000)

Karam Rafiq Al-Nabih -   (€10,775/€20,000)

Rajaa and family -   ($1,918 CAD/ $20,000)

Mahmoud Alkhaldi - ($1,882/$50,000)

Munna Tashmali -   (£4,671 / £30,000 )

Salahaldin Ahmad Khalil Hor and His Family - (€2,133/€40,000)

Walaa and her parents - ($11,131/$50,000)

Wafa and their family - (€2,723/€100,000)

Sahar Shehab & her family of 8 -  (€24,277/ €50,000)

Ashraf Alanqar -  (€9,353/€20,000)

Doaa Jadalhaq and her five year old son, Omar - (kr28,273 SEK/kr200,000)

Ibtisam Al-Habil and her family - ($7,180/$70,000)

Muhammad Shehab - (€1,600/€25,000)

Bilal Abed Rabou  - (€2,757/€80,000)

Mahmoud Khalaf and his family of eight - (€14,321/€30,000)

Mohammed Alanqer  - (€42,578/€58,000)

Ruba and her family which includes her elderly father whose health is in a critical condition -  (€27,326/€100,000)

Mohammed Al Sharif - (£4,510/£28,000)

Eman Zaqout - ($4,207 CAD/ $40,000)

Ahmed Qnoufa - (€1,318/€55,000)

Maram and family - ($5,056 USD/$50,000)

Ikhlas Abu Hujair and her family with four children - (€4,489/€30,000)

Dima Al-Safadi - (€3,498/€40,000)

Mohammed Razan - (€8,532/€40,000)

Ahmed Abu Hayya - (€4,630/€20,000)

Mohammed Ayyad - (€11,923/€35,000)

Mohammad Taysir - (€1,880/€50,000)

Ahmed Al-Najjar - (£951/£80,000)

Shymaa Taiser - ($7,745/$50,000)

Mohammed Atallah - (€6,428/€82,000)

Abdelrahman - (€11,928/€20,000)

Ghazi Younis - ($1575/$30,000)

Mohi - ($2378/$5000)

Ahmed Baalousha - (€17,564/€52,000)

Omar Muhammad Ayyad - (€12,708/€35,000)

Mahmoud Khalaf - (€16,453/€30,000)

Mahmoud Baalou - ($6,931/$50,000)

Haya and their family - (€61,692/€100,000)

Abdel Muti Al-Habil - (€4,975/€50,000)

Linda Khwaiter - ($2,532/$80,000)

Adham Ayyad - (kr6,941/kr750,000)

Fatima Alanqar - (€6,034/€20,000)

Safaa Al Khatib - (€22,396/€35,000)

Fadi A. Ayyad - ($32,307/$35,000)

Ola Ferwana - (€1,559/€35,000)

Dr. Husam Farhat - ($5,540/$29,500)

Abedalrahman Salem Alhabil - (€81,531/€120,000)

Abdul Karim - (£9,081/£15,000)

Ahmed and family - ($35/$25,000)

Alaa Al Khateeb - (£27,626/£56,000)

Majed and Family - ($1,025/$70,000)

The Shamalys family - ($24,305/$90,000)

Youssef, a 19 year old and family - ($4,162/$15,000)

Etaf Al-Qataa - (€814/€10,000)

Rawhy Ayman Al-Masry - (€814/ €20,000)

Rafat Al-Swaisi - (€138/€45,000)

Aya Yasser - ($154/$100,000)

Ahmed Halas - (€11,296/€80,000)

Doaa and her family - ($5,814/$40,000)

Amal and her family - (€796/€53,000)

Heba and family - (€654/€40,000)

Mahmoud Almadhoun - (€7,005/€50,000

Amal's Family - ($587/$30,000)

Ahmed Mohammed - (£950/£55,000)

Heba Al-Anqar - (€4,438/€60,000)

Hijazi Family - (€710/€100,000)

Dalia and family - (€6,486/€50,000)

Ibrahim Al Hayek - (€5,905/€10,000)

Amany Ayyad - (€170/€50,000)

Mohammed Alazaiza - ($7,117/$48,000)

Yasser Bassam - (£5/£50,000)

Dr. Mohammed Aldeeb - (€41,313/€55,000)

Samer Aburass - (kr142,502/kr450,000)

Osama Abdel Salam Al-Qarnawi - (€312/€37,000)

Hanan and family - ($1,666/$100,000)

Mohammed Nasr - (£230/£50,000)

Mahmoud Khalaf - (€31,442/€55,000)

Mohamed Mohamed - (£1,001/£50,000)

Rania family - ($1,580/$35,000)

Abdulkarim Al-madhoun - (€17,569/€20,000)

Hadeel Abu Jiab - (€6,862/€20,000)

Ahmed Alanqar - (€62,218/€75,000)

Nour and family - ($3,560/$25,000)

Shaima & Ibrahim Al-Sir - (€4,405/€50,000)

Ola - ($63,582/$85,000)

Roaa Omar Al-Khalidi - (€577/€20,000)

Muhammad Abu Lihiya ($4,425/$50,000)

Aya Almajdoub - (€4,551/€55,000)

Haya - (€96,840/€100,000)

[the-real-dickmaster]

“HEY, YOU!”

“YEAH, THAT’S RIGHT, I’M TALKING TO YOU, BITCH!”

“THE FIRST MAN NEEDS YOU TO HELP SOMEONE!”

“THIS PERSON NEEDS HELP AS SOON AS FUCKING POSSIBLE!!”

“THEY NEED DONATIONS TO PAY FOR THEIR MEDICAL ALERT SERVICE DOG’S TRAINING!!”

“Here is their GoFundMe page below.”

https://gofund.me/ec8376ce

“And if you yourself can’t donate, don’t have a bank account, or don’t have the money. The least you can do is to reblog this post.”

“If you can’t do it, reblogging means that more people will be able to see this post. And there’s a chance that THEY will be able to help.”

“Seriously, they’ve only reached 7 PERCENT OF THEIR GOAL. Every reblog count.”

“Tags also help too.”

((OOC: Here is a more detailed description from their GoFundMe about their situation.))

“Hello, my name is Cameron. In a world filled with uncertainty, my life has been a constant battle against panic disorder. Every day, I face the overwhelming fear of sudden panic attacks that can strike at any moment. But amidst the darkness, there is a glimmer of hope - a new service dog that could change My life forever. This is a journey towards finding safety and independence, and how your support can make all the difference.

Imagine living in a constant state of fear, where even the simplest tasks become daunting challenges. For Me panic disorder has turned my life into a never-ending rollercoaster of anxiety. The fear of experiencing a panic attack has confined me to the walls of his own home, leaving me isolated and dependent on others for even the most basic needs.

But there is a ray of hope for me that could break through the darkness. A service dog trained in medical alert can provide me with the support I desperately needs. These incredible Canines can be trained to detect the early signs of a panic attack, allowing me to take necessary precautions and find a safe space before it escalates. With a service dog by my side, I can regain my independence and face the world with newfound confidence!!!!!

...Unfortunately, the cost of obtaining a trained service dog is beyond my reach. The extensive training, veterinary care, and ongoing support required for these remarkable dogs come at a significant expense. As I rely on the generosity of donors, I humbly reach out to you, hoping that you can help me on my journey, OUR journey towards a brighter future.

Your donation can make a world of difference in My life. By contributing to my GoFundMe campaign, you are not only helping me obtain a service dog but also giving me the chance to break free from the chains of panic disorder and hallucinations... Your support will provide me with a loyal, obedient companion who will be by my side, offering comfort, safety, and protection during my most vulnerable moments, keeping me out of danger and harm.

My story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of human kindness. With your support, I can overcome the limitations imposed by panic disorder, hallucinations and embrace a life filled with hope, independence, and freedom.

Please! together, let's make My dream of a new service dog, a new comfort, a new safety, a new life, a new chance, a reality. Donate today and be a part of my journey towards a brighter, safer future!!”

[bloodofgrapes]

Hey everyone. This is a photo of mine and Sock’s cat, Joansy, who went missing around three days ago. I don’t usually try to ask for help on the internet, but I decided I’d open a donation post, because we’ve been printing out flyers, posters, and signs to try to get any local assistance we can to track her down and bring her home.

I know there’s a lot of trouble going on in the world, and everyone is dealing with their own problems, so don’t feel pressured to donate to this. We’re only looking to recoup at least a little of the money spent on signs, because this was a very unexpected expense in this month’s budget. If you don’t want to, or can’t, donate, that’s totally fine, do not feel bad about it. Reblogs help, but even just casual happy vibes our way mean the world. I hope so much that we can find her soon, and I’ll keep you all posted if there’s any update on this.

[triviallytrue]

I see the benefit in “was able to follow along each step and check for myself that the stated claim was true” but I’ve also seen people say the private vetting process can include things like “had a phone call with them where they fluently spoke the Palestinian dialect of Arabic” that can’t be checked by everyone, or “privately showed me their ID/birth certificate/bank info/official documents”, which probably shouldn’t be publicized. if these sorts of things (which seem fairly reliable if true) are indeed being involved in the process in at least some cases, how do you think people should vouch for that beyond a “trust me it’s vetted” without further clarification, or is it impossible to do so from your perspective since they could just lie?

so my suggested solution to these would be:

post a recording of the phone call, so that other Palestinian Arabic speakers can also attest that it's true

post redacted, watermarked versions of official documents

but you're getting at a very big problem: it takes a lot of information to vet people. the post i reblogged was only able to vet that one fundraiser because she's a PhD with a linkedin, instagram, tiktok, and pictures of her on a scientific organization's website. most people won't have that.

at a certain point, it also becomes a nightmare for the vetters (all or almost all of whom i suspect are just people trying their best in a horrific situation). if it takes an hour (or more) to fully vet one single gofundme, there are a single digit or low double digit number speakers of Palestinian Arabic on here with blog histories that stretch back before October 7th with the ability to vet people, and hundreds of gofundmes... well, you do the math.

this is the kind of work that is normally done by people who are paid to do it full-time, in a centralized fashion, not ad-hoc on the internet. amateurs are going to make mistakes - i've seen blogs successfully filtering out unsophisticated scammers, but this current discourse has already rooted out at least 3 scammers who made it onto the vetted lists. it's asymmetric - scammers can do this full time, hone their methods, figure out what exposed them last time and fix it, and overall iteratively improve the credibility of their scams, but vetters can't really keep raising the standards with the time and resources they have access to.

so unless we make the standards so high that they exclude many actual Palestinians (standards like the ones used in that ask), i think there will be some risk of even vetted fundraisers being scams. how big? 1%? 5%? 10%? i don't know, but it's definitely nonzero, and based on the uncovered scams so far, they are diverting thousands of dollars (possibly tens or hundreds of thousands) away from actual Palestinians.

which is why i think people should just donate to the UNRWA. there's a 100% chance your money will go to helping real Palestinians, and while it won't be as impactful for an individual as getting them across the Rafah crossing, that's only an option for a very small percentage of Palestinians anyway. as said before, there are 800,000 Palestinians in Rafah, something like 500 of which cross each day. those that can't cross and the Palestinians in other parts of Gaza deserve aid as well. people are at risk of starvation and have very limited access to medical care. donation to the UNRWA and organizations like it doesn't free anyone, but it does keep them alive, and the money doesn't end up in the pockets of corrupt Egyptian border officials who will wring every penny they can out of Palestinian refugees.

people are, of course, welcome to do whatever they want with their money, but those are my 2 cents.