#impact of organ donation

[manasastuff-blog]

"World Organ Donation Day" #trending#viral

World Organ Donation Day Importance is a topic that cannot be overstated, as it plays a crucial role in saving lives worldwide. In this we delve into the significance of this day, exploring how organ donation has the power to give a new lease on life to countless individuals in need. We'll discuss the impact organ donation has on global health, the growing need for donors, and how you can contribute to this life-saving cause. Whether you're familiar with organ donation or just learning about it, this will provide valuable insights and inspire you to make a difference. Join us in raising awareness and understanding the critical role that organ donation plays in our society today.

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[drreadnought]

the best thing you can do for yourself right now if you are scared is to find comfort in community. reach out to friends and family, surround yourself with supportive people, you aren't alone

[fairuzfan]

[lyttlefeet]

Bright Steps Ahead: How Shoe Donations are Changing Lives in the Caribbean

Introduction

In the beautiful Caribbean islands, like St. Vincent and the Grenadines, many kids don’t have the shoes they need. Shoes aren’t just for looking cool; they help keep kids healthy, safe, and ready for school. There are special groups called Shoes Donation Organisations that collect and give shoes to kids who need them. Let’s learn how you can help these kids get the shoes they need and make a big difference in their lives!

Shoes Donation Organisations in the USA

There are many awesome shoes donation organisations in the USA. They collect shoes from people like you and me and send them to kids in the Caribbean who need them. When you donate your shoes, you’re giving another kid the chance to walk, run, and play safely.

Shoes Donation Organisations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

In places like St. Vincent and the Grenadines, local Non-Profit Organizations are doing amazing work. Groups like The Grenadines shoe charity and St. Vincent shoe charity make sure kids have shoes to wear to school and for playing. These shoes help kids stay safe and healthy.

Why Shoes Are Important

When you Help a Child Get New Shoes, you do so much good:

Boosting Confidence: New shoes help kids feel good about themselves and ready to take on the day.

Health Benefits: Shoes keep kids' feet safe from cuts, infections, and other injuries.

Educational Support: Kids with proper shoes can go to school more often and join in on all the fun activities.

Our Mission: Giving Shoes for a Brighter Future

Our mission is to support Caribbean children by making sure they have the shoes they need. We want to help every child get new shoes so they can have a bright and happy future.

Being Kind to Our Planet

We care about the Earth too! By asking people to Recycle And Donate Used Shoes in St. Vincent, the Grenadines, and other parts of the Caribbean, we help the environment. Recycling shoes means less waste and more happy kids with shoes.

How You Can Help

Donate Shoes for Caribbean Children: Look for shoes you don’t wear anymore. If they’re still in good shape, donate them to help another kid.

Support Our Efforts: Tell your friends and family about us. Maybe you can even organize a shoe drive at your school!

Spread Awareness: Share our mission with everyone you know. The more people who know, the more shoes we can collect.

Conclusion

When you support a shoes donation organisation in the USA or the Caribbean, you help make big changes in kids’ lives. Shoes help kids feel good, stay healthy, and go to school. Together, we can donate shoes for a brighter future and help every child in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have a happy, safe, and confident life. Your help is super important—let's step forward together!

Thank You for Your Support!

We want to say a big THANK YOU to all the wonderful people who help us out. Your kindness means we can keep giving shoes to kids who really need them. You’re making a huge difference, and we’re so grateful to have you on our team! Thank you for being awesome and for helping make the world a better place!

[ana-bananya]

List of organizations and fundraisers you can donate to to help Sudan:

The numbers are simply to help me keep track of how many links I've added since tumblr has a 100 link limit on posts.

Most of these links will take you the posts I've made about these fundraisers that provide brief summaries so you can check for verification and see where your money is going.

‼️ indicates that a fundraiser has experienced a decrease in donations or has been without donations for some time

Last progress update done on Aug. 9th 2024

Sudanese American physicians association

Sudanese American Medical Association

Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Save the Children

Sudan Solidarity Collective

Sudan diaspora networks Sudan benefit fundraiser

Darfur Women Action Group

Fight Hunger in Sudan: The Khartoum Kitchen appeal

Nas Al Sudan

Twitter thread with actions that can be taken to support Sudan

Sadeia

Help Sudan- Sudan Relief Fund

Relief and Rehabilitation for Disabilities Support (HRRDS)

Sara's (Bsonblast) link tree for Sudan

One Million Sustainable Pads Campaign (€42,744/€200,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Sunduq Al Sudan - support grassroots organizations in Sudan

School Supplies for Sudan - $10,000$10,016/$10,000 raised

Save El Geneina initiative

Food Baskets in Sudan

Takaful

Action Against Hunger

Mutual Aim team fundraiser for Congo, Sudan, and Tigray ($39,223/$35,000)

Help house a homeless disabled Sudani in London (£4,158/£4,500) ‼️

Emergency Fund for Sudanese Family ($24,271 CAD/$25,000 CAD) ‼️

Help us escape the war in Sudan $55,210 raised

Help Sajida and her family evacuate from Sudan ($37,953 CAD/$50,000 CAD) ‼️

Help Eman and her family evacuate (£38,573/CHF38,475) ‼️

Help Eman's extended family evacuate ($1,126/$30,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help Randa's family evacuate Sudan (€20,375/€27,000) ‼️

Support Sakina's Family's Journey to Safety ($10,030/$10,000)

Help Sudanese refugees stranded in Ethiopia (£38,573/£30,000)

Help Aalaa evacuate and get treatment for her mother ($13,525/$20,000 - VERY low on funds)

Help Abeer's Family Evacuate ($717/$75,000 - VERY low on funds)

Save Omiama's eyesight (€5,225/€14,725) ‼️

Help Abudjana rebuild after war (£3,195/£5,000) ‼️

Help a Sudanese student finish med school ($2,170/$2,500) ‼️

Help a family of 13 evacuate Sudan ($1,780/$20,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help Refugee’s escape Sudan Conflict ($14,109 CAD/$31,000 CAD - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Safe Passage ممر آمن- Help a mom and her kids escape war ($6,299 CAD/$7,000 CAD) ‼️

Help Medical Students in Sudan (€1,586/€350,000 - VERY lowonfunds) ‼️

Help Mujtaba's Family Escape the war in Sudan ($5,775/$18,527 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help Raise Money for Displaced Sudanese Families in Egypt this Eid

Amal for Women

Help dialysis patients in Sudan

Help Yumna's Family Escape War in Sudan - $5,066/$5,000 raised

Sudan Emergency Appeal

Help Mehad's Family Fly to Hope ($2,493/$5,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Medical and sanitary supplies to support women & children in Congo, Nigeria, and Sudan ($30 CAD/$3,000 CAD - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help Sudanese Families escape from war (€10,351/€50,000 - VERY low on funds)

Help ThomaSerena recover from war (€1,814/€5,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help Asjad and her Family Escape War in Sudan ($16,915/$20,000)

Help support families impacted by war (supporting the Basmat Wasal, Sameh Makki kitchen appeal, and medical supplies for Northern State hospital initiatives) (£59,133/£80,000)

Emergency aid for Ahmeds family to escape warzone in Sudan (£3,727/£10,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help A Family Flee Sudan’s War (£732/£10,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Support families in Kalma IDP camp - £16,170/£16,000 raised

Help a Sudanese Doctor Continue her Education in Egypt ($3,232 AUD/$9,100 AUD - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Support financial aid for Gezira medical students in sudan (£1,347/£2,000) ‼️

Asala's family - evacuation and medical treatment ($4,777/$30,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help a Sudanese family flee war and afford medical funds (€3,242/€13,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Sudan Children's Cancer Organization ($16,739/$55,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Support for Sudanese Refugees in Cairo ($6,050/$25,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Support for family affected by recent events in Sennar paypal campaign ended - $2,514/$20,000 raised

Help Salma's family get to safety (£3,465/£6,000) ‼️

Bring Mohammad Esa's family back together (£1,345/£3,700 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help two medical students evacuate Sudan with their family ($754/$45,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help Nour Rebuild Her Life and Career (£551/£5,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

Help a displaced family escape Sudan Genocide (£10,683/£30,000 - VERY low on funds)

Support Muhammad's Artistic Journey Amid Sudan's Turmoil ($2,679/$25,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

10K for Sudan famine relief, organized by AUC_SICC ($8,317/10,000)

Al Geneina Trauma Center Gfm shut down Al Geneina's campaign, please see other ways to donate here

Support Alaa, her husband, and their children (£4,516/£5,000) ‼️

Help Yousif and his family evacuate ($35/$15,000 - VERY low on funds) ‼️

[jamela-salem]

HELLO..

My name is Jameela Al-Dahdouh from Gaza. I am 70 years old, and I live with my elderly husband, Jamal, who is 76 and unemployed. We are trapped between the walls of fear, despair, and deep sadness due to the ongoing war in Gaza. I am in desperate need of help from every person with a live conscience and a compassionate heart who understands the true meaning of humanity.

I am suffering from cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes. I have undergone surgeries to remove the affected organs. As a result of the disease, my body has swollen and become severely inflamed. Due to the war in Gaza, I have been unable to continue my required treatment and undergo the necessary surgeries.

I am actively seeking to travel abroad to undergo the necessary surgeries and complete the required doses of treatment.

I dream of receiving the medical care needed to continue living a dignified life with my husband, where we can feel safe and stable. Please help me achieve this dream through your kind donations, which will undoubtedly have a tremendous impact in saving my life.

The funds raised will be used for:

• Food and water, ensuring access to daily necessities.

• Traveling to receive the necessary medical services and undergo the required surgeries as prescribed by specialist doctors.

• Medical treatments, ensuring the provision of essential healthcare supplies and required medications.

A Message from Jameela and Her Husband

"I have always believed in the kindness of others and the strength of community. This situation is something I never imagined, but I know that with your kind help, we can find hope and stability again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for any support you can provide."

Every Contribution Matters

No donation is too small; every contribution brings us one step closer to relief and a better future. Even if you are unable to contribute financially, sharing this campaign with your network can make a significant difference.

Gratitude and Appreciation

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for your generous kindness. You can help us overcome these difficult times.

[spartanmemesmedical]

A Beacon of Hope: How a Chat Room Helped Destiny-Rae, 5, Find a New Kidney in the UK

Introduction: Destiny-Rae, a bright and resilient 5-year-old girl, faced a daunting challenge when she was diagnosed with kidney failure. Her journey to find a life-saving kidney transplant seemed uncertain until a remarkable turn of events unfolded through the power of social media and online communities. In this heartwarming blog, we explore how Destiny-Rae’s story of hope and perseverance…

[batmanego]

many of us do. it's difficult not to succumb to the feeling of not being able to do something and being completely helpless. and while it's true that individually none of us can change the world, we do have the power together to make an impact, especially on the lives of individual people around us.

instead of succumbing to feelings of doom and despair about the election, the climate, or any other ongoing crises, please consider donating to ibrahim. that is a real way to have a real impact on someone's life.

ibrahim is only 15 and is trying to raise funds to not just help him and his family escape the genocide, but also to survive in the current conditions. he has been displaced and exposed to countless horrors time and time again. the least we can do is attempt to help him.

please, if you can: match my donation of €10. if you can't spare that, spare €5 or even €1. if you really have nothing to give, share this post. don't turn away from suffering. this is your chance to do something.

[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.

[redgoldsparks]

My Experience Buying eSIMs for Gaza by Maia Kobabe

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Full transcript below the cut:

Cover:

My Experience Buying eSIMs for Gaza 

Project organized by @ connectinghumanity_

by Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks 

Page 1 

In Fall 2023, I saw instructions on instagram for how to purchase an eSIM card and submit it to be distributed to someone in Gaza. 

Download an eSIM app-> Select Middle East as the region-> Purchase-> Screenshot the QR code-> Do not activate-> send to gazaesims@gmail.com 

Image of Maia looking at eir phone. “That sounds easy, I’ll buy one.” 

I emailed an Airalo eSIM QR code to gazaesims on Nov 17 2023. 

Page 2

By January 2024, it hadn’t been activated yet. I bought a second one from Nomad and sent my new QR code and resubmitted my old one. 

Image of Maia looking at eir phone. “How long does this usually take, I wonder?” 

By February neither had been activated, but Connecting Humanity kept posting about needing more. I bought a second Nomad and resubmitted all of them on February 15, 2024. 

Page 3

The Nomad eSIMs are much cheaper than Airalo, but what I didn’t realize is that they expire even if they haven’t been activated. At the end of February I decided to try a third company, Simly. Here’s a price comparison: 

AIRALO: $39 USD for 3GB, never expires 

SIMLY: $22 USD for 3GB, never expires 

NOMAD: $16 USD for 3GB, expires after 8 weeks even if unused, only offers in-app refunds 

Page 4

Connecting Humanity asks folks to wait at least 3 weeks before resending a QR code that hasn’t been activated yet. On March 7 Mirna Elhelbawi posted: 

We send EVERY esim we receive. Bear in  mind that we are dealing with people at a war zone. They might take it and get killed before activating it, they might take it and their phone gets lost or destroyed. They might take it and search for days for stable internet connection to activate it, and some of them activate it unsuccessfully due to lack of knowledge and the horrific situations they are in. ~Connecting Gaza 

By early April, my first Nomad eSIM expired unused. I resubmitted my three remaining eSIMs. 

Page 5

Suddenly, two of my eSIMs were activated on the same day! The Airalo I’d purchased 4.5 months earlier and my second Nomad. 

Image of Maia looking happy and surprised. 

Image of Maia looking very intensely at eir phone. “I have to make sure these don’t run out!” 

I began buying top-up packages immediately. 

Page 6

I felt like I had planted a seed in the fall and waited all winter for it to sprout. Seeing it activated was like watching the first new leaves break the soil. 

Image of Maia with a watering can labeled “data”, sprinkling water on two little sprouts. “Watering my eSIMs!” 

Sadly, only .07 GB of data was ever used on my Nomad. It was never used again after that first day. 

Page 7

But my Airalo has been in constant use for over a month now. I check on it every day. 

I will never know the person I am buying data for and they will never know me. But we are connected by the same strings of hope and grief that connect us all. 

Image of two hands holding a phone, which is connected to a flying kite. 

Page 8

On April 5, 2024 Connecting Humanity reported they had sent more than 250,000 eSIMs to Gaza, equivalent to approximately $6.3 million donated! You can visit gazaesims.com for more info, instructions, and discounts. Here are my referral codes: 

MAIA5367 for $3 off Airalo 

MB772 for $3 off Simly 

MAIA66GF for $3 off Nomad 

If you need more incentive, the Cartoonist Coop is doing art rewards. Visit cartoonist.coop/esims4gaza 

Page 9

Image of Maia, weighing two options. “Buying an eSIM is easy and can make a very direct impact. It can also take a lot of patience and could get expensive over time if you commit to keeping the eSIM topped up indefinitely.” 

If an immediate one time donation is more your speed, I recommend Operation Olive Branch and Gazafunds, two places to find Gofundmes aiding Palestinian families. 

gazafunds.com

@ operationolivebranch on insta

linktr.ee/opolivebranch 

-Maia Kobabe 2024 

[autismswagsummit]

A Compilation of Palestinians to Donate To

As you all are aware, this blog explicitly stands with Palestine during the yet ongoing genocide done by Israel. Because I've made my stance clear, several Palestinians on Tumblr have reached out to me to help spread their campaigns and get them aid. I've tracked down verifications for as many as i could, and will list them all here with links and update this list should another be sent in.

I cannot stress this enough. As of writing this, the siege on Gaza has been happening for almost a year. Most non-profit organizations at this point have incredibly limited reach in the area (if they still have any at all), and thus the most surefire way of helping is via sending money directly to those impacted. If you for whatever reason doubt the legitimacy of a campaign listed here, I humbly request you keep it to yourself. I cannot decide for you what you do with your money, but I can ask of you that you have respect for people struggling and be considerate.

@kareem-family2 GoFundMe link €10,285/€20,000 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #283

@abedalazeiz GoFundMe link €36,220/€90,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@dinamahammed99 GoFundMe link $5,795/$15,000 Verified by association to @mahmoud1995 (source 1 | source 2)

@mahmoud1995 GoFundMe link $15,011/$50,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@yasmeinnaser GoFundMe link $3,409/$40,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #208

@mahmoudayyads GoFundMe link €8,025/€55,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@mohamadsmeer35 GoFundMe link $1,803/$45,000 Verified by association to @bilal-salah0 (source)

@savealsaidifamily GoFundMe link £1,573/£30,000 Verified by @/moayesh, a runner of @gaza-evacuation-funds (source)

@hadiah1111 GoFundMe link €7,093/€50,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@youseffamily GoFundMe link €26,315/€30,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #143

@abosamisblog GoFundMe link CHF11,309/CHF20,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@ahmadwaleed555 GoFundMe link $140/$3,500 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #167 (Note: The fundraiser listed in the spreadsheet is outdated)

@israa-24 GoFundMe link $7,686/$48,000 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #236

@amirashawikh/@khaledshawikh GoFundMe link $1,385/$60,000 Verified by association to @bilal-salah0 (source)

@bilal-salah0 GoFundMe link €110,324/€110,000 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #133

@yahyabkheet-blog GoFundMe link €5,983/€30,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #110

@save-amal-family GoFundMe link €32,862/€40,000 Found on the Butterfly Effect Project spreadsheet under verified fundraisers #475

@shadowyavenuetaco GoFundMe link £7,482/£50,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@anqarfamily GoFundMe link €63,858/€75,000 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #264

@abdquffa GoFundMe link €1,299/€84,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #67

@ahmedsobeh2009 PayPal link €499/€10,000 Verified by association to @nesmamomen (source)

@nesmamomen GoFundMe link $140,220/$170,000 Verified by @/el-shab-hussein

@mayadayyad81 GoFundMe link $42,902/$50,000 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #144

@samiraayman5 GoFundMe link $2,140/$20,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@mahmuodanwar GoFundMe link €383/€15,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #38

@mahmoidsy GoFundMe link $5,385/$25,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #63

@ashraf-baker5 GoFundMe link €22,863/€25,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@freepaleatine95 GoFundMe link $17,009/$50,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@waleedalanqar GoFundMe link €131/€20,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #107

@hamdishiltawi GoFundMe link €1,857/€20,000 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #285

@atalah-mohammed GoFundMe link €16,594/€82,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@hosam2004 GoFundMe link €3,334/€9,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #131

@samerpal GoFundMe link kr138,493/kr450,000 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #196

@mohmoud-j/@jomana-ha GoFundMe link $17,045/$60,000 Verified by association to @asmaayyad (source)

@asmaayyad GoFundMe link €22,497/€45,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #43

@karamalmadhoun0 GoFundMe link €17,037/€20,000 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #109

@danaghaith GoFundMe link $7,682/$60,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@yusra-maryam58 GoFundMe link $6,280/$30,000 Found on the blog of @/90-ghost

@ahmed-0-khalil GoFundMe link €10,237/€50,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #77

@hazem-suhail GoFundMe link €10,591/€50,000 Found on the GazaVetters spreadsheet #75

@alhabil GoFundMe link €29,140/€50,000 Found on the Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser List #166

[ketchuppee]

During the 2008 recession, my aunt lost her job. Her, her partner, and my three cousins moved across the country to stay with us while they got back on their feet. My house turned from a family of four to a family of nine overnight, complete with three dogs and five cats between us.

It took a few years for them to get a place of their own, but after a few rentals and apartments, they now own a split level ranch in a town nearby. I’ve lost track of how many coworkers and friends have stayed with them when they were in a tight spot. A mother and son getting out of an abusive relationship, a divorcee trying to stay local for his kids while they work out a custody agreement, you name it. My aunt and uncle knew first hand what that kindness meant, and always find space for someone who needed it, the way my parents had for them.

That same aunt and uncle visited me in [redacted] city last year. They are prolific drinkers, so we spent most of the day bar hopping. As we wandered the city, any time we passed a homeless person, my uncle would pull out a fresh cigarette and ask them if they had a light. Regardless of if they had a lighter on hand or not, he offered them a few bucks in exchange, which he explained to me after was because he felt it would be easier for them to accept in exchange for a service, no matter how small.

I work for a company that produces a lot of fabric waste. Every few weeks, I bring two big black trash bags full of discarded material over to a woman who works down the hall. She distributes them to local churches, quilting clubs, and teachers who can use them for crafts. She’s currently in the process of working with our building to set up a recycling program for the smaller pieces of fabric that are harder to find use for.

One of my best friends gives monthly donations to four or five local organizations. She’s fortunate enough to have a tech job that gives her a good salary, and she knows that a recurring donation is more valuable to a non-profit because they can rely on that money month after month, and can plan ways to stretch that dollar for maximum impact. One of those organizations is a native plant trust, and once she’s out of her apartment complex and in a home with a yard, she has plans to convert it into a haven of local flora.

My partner works for a company that is working to help regulate crypto and hold the current bad actors in the space accountable for their actions. We unfortunately live in a time where technology develops far too fast for bureaucracy to keep up with, but just because people use a technology for ill gain doesn’t mean the technology itself is bad. The blockchain is something that she finds fascinating and powerful, and she is using her degree and her expertise to turn it into a tool for good.

I knew someone who always had a bag of treats in their purse, on the odd chance they came across a stray cat or dog, they had something to offer them.

I follow artists who post about every local election they know of, because they know their platform gives them more reach than the average person, and that they can leverage that platform to encourage people to vote in elections that get less attention, but in many ways have more impact on the direction our country is going to go.

All of this to say, there’s more than one way to do good in the world. Social media leads us to believe that the loudest, the most vocal, the most prolific poster is the most virtuous, but they are only a piece of the puzzle. (And if virtue for virtues sake is your end goal, you’ve already lost, but that’s a different post). Community is built of people leveraging their privileges to help those without them. We need people doing all of those things and more, because no individual can or should do all of it. You would be stretched too thin, your efforts valiant, but less effective in your ambition.

None of this is to encourage inaction. Identify your unique strengths, skills, and privileges, and put them to use. Determine what causes are important to you, and commit to doing what you can to help them. Collective action is how change is made, but don’t forget that we need diversity in actions taken.

[intersex-support]

Help an intersex family in Gaza!

Hi everyone. I'd like to share about a fundraiser that is very important to me. A good friend of mine is in contact with the organizers.

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Their story:

"Hello, my name is Abeer. I'm organizing this fundraising campaign from Belgium on behalf of my family, who currently live in Gaza. 

Since October 7, all families in Gaza have been subjected to genocide. My family is one of those families that has had to flee its own home several times because of the threat of regular attacks. 

After two months, my family decided to return home and take the risk of being bombed at any moment rather than stay in the street. Our 4-floor building now contains over 100 people who have fled from different parts of Gaza. We always open our hearts for our own people, but we can't do it without your help and support. 

My parents, Kamal (53) and Moukaram (51), are suffering from the war because of their age and health. My brother Suliman, his wife Rawan Abualnaja and their two-year-old daughter Bisan are trying to stay strong, but it's complicated by their little daughter's enormous needs. My other siblings who are not married are Mohammed 25, Inas 22, Ibrahim 17, Abdallah 15.

My family medical condition during the war:

My father suffers from delusional disorders. He can't work or help my family financially. Mohammed and Ibrahim suffer from a chronic disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia. It is difficult for them to obtain medication in Gaza. One of their medicines has not been available in Gaza for two years. During the war, they couldn't get their medicines because they simply didn't exist anymore. My family members are still suffering. They don't want to be potential victims. They want to escape death and live like other families on the planet.

 On 01/01/2024, they attacked the local mosque and the missile failed to explode and ended up in front of my family's house. My family is in danger and the missile will explode any second.

Since then, my family has decided to be evacuated from Gaza because of the senseless attack on our city. Please help me evacuate my family to Egypt so that they can rebuild their lives in peace.

I've been in Belgium for over five years. I feel useless because I haven't been able to do much except try to help them with their daily living expenses. That's why we created this campaign. We're raising funds to evacuate my family to Egypt, a place that offers a glimmer of hope and stability. However, the cost of the evacuation is high, hence our call for crowdfunding.

Every contribution makes a difference The funds we raise will be used for :

- Evacuation from Gaza for both families (Rafah border crossing fees for 9 people total)  - Two months of temporary living expenses in Egypt, including food, shelter, and transportation  - Passport fees  - Food expences untill they leave Gaza 

No matter how small your contribution, it can make all the difference in breaking the cycle of violence and uncertainty. By supporting our campaign, you are offering a lifeline to our families so that they can rebuild their lives, heal from their trauma and make a fresh start in a safe and secure environment. Please leave a comment and share our campaign with your friends, so we can reach more people and make a bigger impact. Together, we can make a difference!"

They are using a French platform called Papayoux Solidarite instead of GoFundMe. Abeer also has a Paypal account for non European donors.

They are currently at 33 588,78 €/ 50,000 €.

Let's see if we can get them to 34,000 today. Any donation matters, even $1 or $2 donations can add up.

We need to help them meet their goal. Intersex liberation means intersex liberation everywhere--it is so important that we show up in solidarity. Those of us living with CAH know how dangerous salt wasting crises are without medication, and how important it is to urgently help Mohammed and Ibrahim get access to the medications they need to support their CAH. Intersex solidarity means that we need to show up and support intersex people facing genocide.

If you can't donate, please share. Consider doing an art raffle to raise money. Do whatever you can to help this family because it is urgent, and we need to act in solidarity with them now and make sure that the intersex community is here to support them!

[fairuzfan]

Is there anything I can do to help Palestinians besides call my representatives and beg them to stop killing people?

This is a great question. There are a few things you can do—just off the top of my head:

BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) https://bdsmovement.net/

Direct Action https://www.palestineaction.org/

Urge your University/School/Organization to put out a statement denouncing Israel

Organize a Protest/Participate in a local one

You might already be doing this but while calling your reps, tell them that as a voter, you're unwilling to support them in the upcoming election unless they urge the White House to take a stand against Israel and stop funding them

Share art/writing/films around Palestinian culture

If you're part of a union, ask them what they're doing to urge their industry leaders to take a stand against Israel + pressure the White House OR urge them to start a strike/walkout/etc if they're not doing anything already

Talk with your friends IRL about Palestine, whether in an activist capacity or watching a movie or literally anything

Reach out to a mosque to see if you can help them with anything

See if your city/state council has put out a statement in support of Gazans. If not, try to push them to do so.

Donate to Palestine Legal or Direct Action if you have some money to spare

KEEP TALKING ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know some of these don't feel like they have as big of an impact on helping Palestinians, but we do need to make an effort not to forget their humanity in the face of continued erasure and the media's sensationalist rhetoric.

Talking on social media and posting—while not seeming like a lot—does SO much. I know in USAmerica, it's like yelling into a void, but political analysts are saying that most of the "Global South" has completely lost any amount of goodwill it may have had the past few years. Hopefully, countries will start to put sanctions and embargoes en masse on the US and Israel soon.

Our goals here are BOTH short-term and long-term. We hope for the life and liberation of the Palestinian people, so anything that you can think of might help at some point in the future is encouraged to at least try.

If anyone else has any more ideas, feel free to reblog and add on. Thank you for asking, and here is to a liberated Palestine where Palestinians can live and thrive without fear.

[lyttlefeet]

Stepping Up: How Shoe Donations Change Lives in the Caribbean

Introduction

In many Caribbean regions, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines, children struggle without proper footwear. Shoes are crucial for their comfort, health, education, and overall well-being. Organizations focused on shoe donations are making a big difference. Here’s how you can get involved and support a Shoes Donation Organisation.

The Role of Shoes Donation Organisations

Shoes donation organisations are vital in helping underprivileged communities. They collect new and gently used shoes and give them to children in need, improving their lives by providing essential footwear.

Shoes Donation Organisation in the USA

Many shoes donation organisations in the USA work to collect and send shoes to countries that need them. These groups depend on donations from individuals and companies to provide shoes to those in need, especially in the Caribbean.

Shoes Donation Organisation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, local Non-Profit Organizations are making a significant impact by distributing shoes to children. The Grenadines shoe charity and St. Vincent shoe charity are two key organizations helping children get the footwear they need to attend school and participate in daily activities safely.

How Shoes Make a Difference

Helping a child get new shoes has a profound impact:

Boosting Confidence: Proper footwear helps children feel confident and comfortable.

Health Benefits: Shoes protect children from injuries and infections, improving their health.

Educational Support: With proper shoes, children are more likely to attend school regularly and participate fully.

Our Mission: Providing Shoes for a Better Future

Our mission is to Support Caribbean Children by giving them the footwear they need for a brighter future. We aim to help a child get new shoes and ensure that no child in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is without this basic necessity.

Emphasizing Environmental Responsibility

We focus on environmental responsibility in shoe distribution. By encouraging people to recycle and donate used shoes in St. Vincent, the Grenadines, and other parts of the Caribbean, we promote sustainable practices. Recycling shoes reduces waste and provides much-needed footwear to children.

How You Can Help

Donate Shoes for Caribbean Children: Your donations of new or gently used shoes help us reach more children.

Support Our Efforts: Help our Non-Profit Organization in St. Vincent by volunteering, organizing shoe drives, or making financial contributions.

Spread Awareness: Share our mission with friends, family, and colleagues. Encourage others to join us in supporting Caribbean children through shoe donations.

Conclusion

Supporting a shoes donation organisation in the USA or the Caribbean can significantly change the lives of underprivileged children. By providing shoes, we help improve their confidence, health, and educational opportunities. Together, we can Donate Shoes for a Brighter Future and ensure every child in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has the chance to walk confidently towards a better tomorrow. Your support is crucial—let's step forward together.

Thank You for Your Support!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters, volunteers, and donors who have made a significant impact on our mission. Your generosity and dedication enable us to continue providing essential footwear to children in need. Together, we are creating positive change and brightening futures. Thank you for being part of our journey!

[almoghaniosama]

Urgent Appeal: Support Our Humanitarian Mission in Gaza🇵🇸🍉♥️

My name is Osama Almoghani, I am a humanitarian activist and founder of "A Sign of Hope team" a dedicated team committed to providing essential aid to displaced families in the South of the Gaza Strip. As a non-registered organization, our team operates with limited resources but with an unwavering commitment to supporting those in dire need amidst the ongoing crisis.🍉🍉🇵🇸🇵🇸✌️✌️❤️❤️🕊️🕊️

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The Crisis: A Devastating Displacement

The recent escalation in violence has led to an unprecedented humanitarian disaster. Over 1.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes in the northern Gaza Strip, seeking safety in the south. This mass displacement has left countless individuals and families in precarious situations, having abandoned everything they owned in their desperate bid for safety. The dire conditions are exacerbated by the fact that approximately 390,000 of these displaced individuals have sought refuge in UNRWA schools. The remaining displaced persons, who were unable to secure shelter with relatives or rental accommodations, are left to live in makeshift tents scattered across various locations in the south of Gaza. These individuals face extreme hardships, with basic necessities like food, clothing, and medicine often out of reach.✌️🇵🇸🍉🇵🇸✌️🍉❤️❤️🕊️🕊️

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Our Mission: On-the-Ground Support

At "A Sign of Hope" our mission is to provide immediate relief to those who are suffering the most. We are actively working on the ground to assist families residing in schools and those living in tents, despite the substantial risks involved. Our team is dedicated to making a tangible difference by addressing the most pressing needs of these displaced families. To this end, we have begun assembling and distributing parcels containing essential supplies, including food🍞, clothing👔 , water🚿 , money 💰, Entertainment programs for displaced children 🤹and medicine💊. These parcels are a lifeline for many, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the overwhelming challenges they face.🍉🇵🇸✌️🍉🇵🇸❤️❤️🕊️🕊️

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✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #209 )✅️

How You Can Help

Our ability to reach more displaced families and provide for their basic needs depends heavily on the support we receive. We are reaching out to individuals and organizations to help us extend our reach and amplify our impact. Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of those who have lost everything and are struggling to survive. We humbly ask for your assistance in any form whether through financial contributions, supplies, or spreading the word about our mission. Every bit of support helps us deliver critical aid and sustain our efforts during this challenging time.

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Conclusion

The situation in Gaza is dire, and the need for humanitarian aid has never been greater. With your help, "A Sign of Hope" can continue to provide essential support to those who are suffering and help them rebuild their lives amidst the ongoing crisis. Your generosity and solidarity can bring much-needed relief and hope to countless families in their time of need. 🍉🇵🇸✌️🇵🇸🍉✌️

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Thank you for considering our appeal. Together, we can make a difference and bring a glimmer of hope to those who need it most.🇵🇸🍉✌️🇵🇸🍉✌️❤️❤️