To know somebody out there cares. Humanity Matters
Sometimes solidarity isn’t loud.
It shows up quietly — in small, deliberate acts that remind us we’re still human.
Michiko-san, a brave and kind grandmother in Japan, has been hand-making bags with her team and donating all proceeds to Gaza. What began as a simple act of care has now reached people across borders.
She is now able to ship internationally 🍉 — something many had been asking for.
Every bag supports The Well Project, and with the recent storms and winter approaching, warm clothing and basic necessities are urgently needed for survival.
What inspires me most isn’t just what she’s making — it’s who she is. Her voice, her courage, and her quiet refusal to look away remind me that humanity still exists, even when it feels distant or forgotten.
If you’d like to support or learn more, you can DM her directly on Instagram:
👉 @m013ichiko
'I'm making Palestinian flag 🇵🇸 bags. I charge shipping and material costs (400 yen for the large bag, 300 yen for the medium/pochette bag), and send them as donations to those who wish to receive them.'
I'll be accepting donations of 2,000 yen for the large bag and 1,500 yen for the medium/pochette bag, which will be donated to Dr. Husam's project in Gaza through @marox 0915.'
This is what standing up as humanity can look like — gentle, sincere, and real.
Living in Gaza- Voices and Reality of Mothers and families there
These are the stories of Reem and Isra — two mothers who have lost homes, possessions, and safety, yet continue to endure for their children. Their lives are marked by fear, hunger, and exhaustion, but also by resilience, courage, and the unwavering love of a parent.
By sharing their stories, we hope to give them a voice, raise awareness of their struggles, and inspire action. Every donation, every share, every voice matters. Together, we can bring hope to those who have lost so much.
Reem’s Story — A Mother from Gaza
Reem is 27 years old, a mother of two young children, and the sole breadwinner for her family.
She was displaced from Gaza to the south, eventually reaching the Deir al-Balah camp in central Gaza. Everywhere she went, there was bombing, shooting, and fear. Her children were terrified. She arrived at the camp with nothing — no tent, no belongings — just her children by her side.
Reem had to leave everything behind to escape death. Miraculously, she and her children survived. But life did not become easier. Transportation is expensive, food is scarce, and the cost of living is overwhelming. She has no income, and even a small meal is often unaffordable.
Even though the war and bloodshed have stopped, Reem’s personal struggle continues. She lost her home and everything she owned. While others are beginning to rebuild their lives, Reem has nothing left. She constantly thinks of her home and her children, but the weight of survival leaves little room for hope.
After seven months, fruits are finally back in stock. Her child looked at her and said, “Mom, I want apples, but we can’t afford them.” Reem cried because she could not even provide the simplest joy for her children.
Reem’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of mothers in crisis. She wants to give up at times, but she cannot — her children depend on her. For the past two years, they have lived in constant fear and hunger.
You can make a difference. Every bit of support matters. Donations to @reemziad51 can help Reem and her children rebuild their lives, secure food, and find hope.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-family-of-4-evacuate-gaza
Even with the ceasefire, families like Reem’s still struggle. No child should have to cry for food. By helping, you can be a voice for them, and a force for change.
Isra’s Story — A Mother’s Cry from Gaza
Isra is a mother from Gaza. Like so many others, she dreams not of luxury, but of safety — of giving her children a chance to simply live.
Even with the ceasefire, she says, “Nothing has changed. There is no safe place, no food, no aid — nothing.” The war may have paused, but for families like hers, the struggle continues every day. Gaza, she says, is no longer a place fit to live in.
Isra wishes she could take her family somewhere safe, far from the hunger and fear. She once started a campaign hoping to raise enough money to leave, but the support stopped before she could reach safety.
Her little girl lived through the war never knowing what childhood feels like — no baby food, no biscuits, no candy, no chips. In one of Isra’s photos, her daughter is crying because she wanted sweets they couldn’t afford. She cried herself to sleep.
“This alone,” Isra says, “is a crime against our children.”
Now the weather has turned cold. There are no charities left to give out tents, tarps, or blankets. Families sleep in freezing air with nothing to keep them warm.
Isra and her family have escaped death more than once. Even the places meant to protect them — the agency shelters — couldn’t.
“We just want to rest,” she says. “We are tired.”
Isra’s story is not just one of suffering, but of endurance. Despite everything, she still hopes her children will one day know peace — that they will have food, warmth, and safety again.
If you can, please support Isra and her family. Share her story, donate, or simply help spread awareness.
@israa_abu_abudah Instagram
No parent should watch their child cry from hunger or cold.
DONATE here to make a difference
https://chuffed.org/project/129579-help-ahmeds-family-to-provide-food-for-them
Be a voice for Gaza’s mothers. Be the reason a child feels hope again.