anyone in or near nyc: the gaza solidarity encampment is in desperate need of support as columbia university president minouche shafik intends to have the camp swept (again) at midnight if an agreement cannot be reached with organizers. the escalation against activists has been ongoing all week long.

i have been in touch with students (who wish to remain anonymous for their own safety) and following others participating in the encampment and your support at this moment is absolutely crucial if you can spare it.

**i’ve seen various mentions of the national guard being dispatched but as of several hours ago ny governor kathy hochul said she had no plans to allow for it. this, however, does not keep the encampment safe from violence at the hands of the NYPD.

(post from 4/23/24, this is current)

Gaza's municipality is trying to raise money to fix and restore Gaza's water system. Please support them by boosting and/or donating

Dear Everyone,

Many of you know me as a passionate plant lover, but behind every leaf and bloom in my garden lies a story, and today, I share one that has deeply affected my life. I write this today with a heavy heart and a plea for support.

For nearly two years, my beloved mother has been courageously battling cancer. Her strength and resilience have been a guiding light for me, but the journey has been arduous, both emotionally and financially. We’ve stood by her side through countless treatments, holding onto hope with every step.

Friends, family and communities(Plant lovers/Gardners) has been there for us in the past few months. Money were donated in bulk by communities and in small sizes by individuals.

However, just last week, we received devastating news. The cancer has spread to a critical point, and doctors have advised immediate surgery to remove her cervix. This news has hit us hard, both emotionally and financially. The cost of the surgery is overwhelming, and we find ourselves at a loss, with nowhere to turn for assistance - having exhausting all options in the last 2years.

I’m reaching out to Anyone and Everyone for help. My mother’s love for gardening has always been a source of joy and solace for her, even in the darkest of times. It breaks my heart to think that she may not have the chance to tend to her garden again.

With your generous support, we can ensure that my mother receives the life-saving surgery she desperately needs. Your contributions will not only help cover the cost of the procedure but also provide much-needed relief during this challenging time. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in our fight against cancer.

I understand that times are tough for everyone, and I wouldn’t ask if it weren’t absolutely necessary. Please know that your kindness and generosity will not go unnoticed. Together, we can help keep my mother’s garden blooming and ensure that she has many more years to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Click below link to support.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, support, and compassion during this difficult time.

Who I don't even know blogs to tag for visibility

🚨 URGENT UPDATE: Mother’s Battle Against Cancer Continues 🚨

Dear Friends,

It’s been a week since I shared the heartbreaking news about my mom’s urgent need for surgery to battle cancer. Despite the urgency of the situation, we haven’t received any donations or support towards her surgery, and time is running out.

In a last-ditch effort to raise funds, I’m ready to commission some of my mom’s favorite plants to anyone who donates $10 or more towards her surgery. Attached to this post are pictures of the beautiful plants she has lovingly kept over the years.

For every donation of $10 or more, you can choose one of these plants to be shipped directly to you upon request. Not only will you be contributing to my mom’s life-saving surgery, but you’ll also have a piece of her garden to cherish.

Please, if you can, find it in your heart to donate and share this post with your friends and family. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that my mom gets the treatment she desperately needs.

Thank you for your kindness and support during this difficult time.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Ms. Jay(A-Plant-Lover)

CONTEXT: the gaza freedom flotilla coalition aims to bring emergency aid (food, medical supplies, etc) to a starving and besieged gaza. activists and journalists from all over the world (including diaspora palestinians like dylan) will be participating, and they know the risk — in 2010 turkish activists attempting a similar mission had their flagship raided by israeli forces, who murdered 10 activists aboard (9 died on site and another died later from critical injuries).

i’d like to note additionally that i believe this kind of pressure on representatives is especially important considering the 2010 raid was defended by biden. (definitely recommend reading this article — from 2010, mind you — which has him spouting the same bullshit he’s regurgitating to this day.)

I know this is a personal/fan blog but this man reached out to me despite being a stranger.

His family are trapped in Gaza. As things are becoming rapidly worse, I wanted to share his campaign here so they may have a better chance.

Please donate if you can!!

If you can’t than please share this post so it can reach more people

Please do donate to Sudan initiatives. The news we hear from Sudan is absolutely terrible. Even if you can't donate, share it anywhere you think might get people to donate. Share it on ig, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, whatever. Just please do share and if you can spare a few dollars once and a while....

btw! I was made aware that many people don't know that we're boycotting Eurovision this year, so.

we are boycotting Eurovision, as per BDS guidelines.

don't watch the stream, don't engage with the videos, don't post it about it on social media using hashtags that are going to trend.

Please help the family of a non-verbal autistic child (who has been losing weight because he only eats certain kinds of food, largely unavailable during this time) leave Gaza!

They are almost halfway there btw

(i Will go back to everlasting haitus if that GFM slows down too much btw, seeing it to its goal ASAP is my primary focus right now)

every once in a while you just gotta go "This Reality Is Not Acceptable" and put yourself all in on one cause and not let up on it until it is done, to make sure at least one fact of that unacceptable reality, changes. at least one more tragedy avoided.

that is what i have chosen to do here.

i'll admit i'm not especially good at drawing more realistic portraits/people, but i took a crack at it for this. in the back of mind, is the thought: i want to be able to draw a proper family portrait for them a year from now, if they'd like one, and have nobody suddenly be missing from it.

donate, boost, share the GFM yourself on any platforms you may have/on websites i'm not on, in your community servers, anywhere sympathy and action can be found. please.

As of this update, April 11th, the GFM is at 42k out of 60k, but traffic has starting slowing down the past 48 hours, so I’m nudging more again with that status! Please let’s get this the rest of the way to the goal ASAP!

they don’t just need out, the whole family, including the kids, need prompt medical care! I urge anyone reading these words to help however they can, please, peace, and thank you 🕊️ 🍉

As of this update, April 14th, the GFM is at 46k out of 60k 🕊️ 🍉

I know you have all probably seen the esims for gaza posts circulating. Some of you have probably looked at them and thought maybe you should help out, but have weighed up the daunting process of signing up for something you're unfamiliar with vs. the gut-wrenching scale of the things people are going through on the ground right now, and you've put it off or questioned whether it will make enough of a difference vs. some other future kind of activism you could put that $6+ towards. I'm not calling you out or scolding you, it is natural to feel conflicted and ambivalent about the multiple calls for aid that you are seeing on social media.

but consider this: what would you do if you suddenly had to leave your home? how would you cope? how would you begin to plan where to go next, or figure out what to do to take care of yourself? most likely you would reach reflexively for your phone.

telecoms access is not a petty luxury in 2024. a loaded esim means the ability to call family members and find out where they are and whether they're safe, and whether they need anything you can provide for them. it means access to maps and regular updates on the situation unfolding around you. it means you can look up whether it's safe to drink rain water, or how to tie a type of knot you've never had to think about before, or how to treat an injury without medical supplies. it means the ability to tell people outside the situation what you are seeing, what you are feeling, what you are thinking. it is an absolutely crucial resource. and it starts at $6 for 7 days.

many many people have observed that internet access is changing the way the world understands genocide. internet access is life or death, and it is shaping modern history in front of you. and it starts at $6 for 7 days.

please, please visit gazaesims.com and spend 5 minutes and $6 to change the way this plays out for everyone.

this is a really critical material thing you can do for people right now, as palestinians including doctors, journalists, teachers and parents are in the midst of the longest telecoms blackout to date. phone and internet access in a humanitarian crisis is lifesaving.

Crips for eSims for Gaza is one way to donate if people are looking for options!

read another name for a companion

sharing this post from trans_solidarity4gaza on instagram here.

the venmo is TransSolidarity and the goal is $39,000. they also have a paypal @TransSolidarityGaza.

Graphic design artist Moataz Abu Sakran has provided extensive documentation of the genocide against Gaza. His photos and videos have been used—often without credit—by major media outlets, and his posts are featured on this blog regularly.

Moataz and his wife and baby girl are trapped in the vicinity of Al-Shifa Hospital complex. The area has been under complete siege for 10 days, and life is extremely difficult and dangerous. In addition to the physical violence of the ongoing siege, the occupation’s famine has made food extremely scarce—Moataz can no longer find milk and nutritious food for baby Maria.

For weeks he has been trying to put together funds to evacuate his family, but donations have stalled, and there is still quite a way to go before they have enough to evacuate.

There was an increase in donations after we initially shared the link on this blog. We are hoping that will happen again. Please support Moataz’s family via this link so that they can reach safety. Even just a few dollars will help. If you can’t donate, please share the link on all your social media accounts.

This is the primary link to donate and share. You can copy and paste it onto other posts and social media sites.

If the primary link does not work, try this link

Please help the family of a non-verbal autistic child (who has been losing weight because he only eats certain kinds of food, largely unavailable during this time) leave Gaza!

UPDATE: NORTH GAZA!

Because of the dire situation and famine in North Gaza, our friend Hussam from Rafah decided to keep helping by directing 20% of all donation (starting March 11) to Mahmoud AbuSalama and his team in the North who were able to buy all what you see in his video above. So far, he received $5000 since Ramadan started.

Both Hussam and Mahmoud are so grateful and humbled by your continuous support which is helping so many families in the North and the South. Let's keep up the pace everybody!

Please note that Ramadan target of $50k started the first day of Ramadan on March 11 and the first $100k was donated and spent throughout the couple months before Ramadan.

HelpGazaChildren Notion Site || #helpgazachildren tag

Paypal Link || GoFundMe Link

[Quick ID: video of Mahmoud Abusalama as he describes the items he managed to buy through donations from helpgazachildren.]