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Meet Aya – A Story of Resilience from Rafah
Aya is a young Palestinian girl from Rafah, a city in the Southern Gaza Strip.
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Since the outbreak of conflict in October 2023, she and her family have been displaced. They have been repeatedly driven from their home, stripped of stability, and left to survive in devastating conditions.
They are just one of thousands of families impacted by this humanitarian crisis but through this campaign, we’re making sure Aya’s story is heard and the future of her and her family, protected.
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Forced from Home, Living in Crisis
There was a time when Aya and her family were settled in their family home. They were happy, they were free and they were safe.
The adults had good jobs and the children attended school. Yet now, Aya and her relatives sleep outdoors, without sufficient shelter, security, food or access to basic necessities. In the face of bombardment and constant displacement, their lives have become a daily struggle just to survive.
"It is hard for us to say that we want to leave our country but we can’t bear this anymore. We’re living in inhumane conditions." - Aya Hammad.
Rafah — once their refuge is now in ruins and closed off by border restrictions. This makes it impossible for families like Aya's to seek safety or start anew.
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How Your Donation Helps
This campaign aims to raise £5,000 for each member of Aya’s family, creating a dedicated trust fund for them to rebuild their lives once a ceasefire is in place and safe passage is possible.
Your donation will go toward:
• A secure accommodation
• Every day essentials including food and healthcare
• The re-establishment of work for the adult family members
• The re-establishment of education for the children
“This fund isn’t just about survival — it’s about giving Aya’s family a second chance at life.” - Ann Marie Broadhead-Palmisano, Link Universal
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How You Can Get Involved
We’ve made it easy for anyone to contribute in a way that works for them:
1. Become a Lead Fundraiser
Raise £5,000 for Aya or one of her family members by starting your own fundraising page under this campaign.
2. Create a Group Fundraiser
Form a team with friends, colleagues, or your community to raise £5,000 collectively for Aya or one of her family members.
3. Make a One-Off Donation
Contribute an amount of your choice to the general overflow trust fund, which will be equally distributed to support the family.
Download our Fundraising Toolkit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_8XoTJO-tchEtKpwpVm1lLVf9BxRRb8/view?usp=sharing
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Learn More About Link Universal
Link Universal is a registered UK charity dedicated to supporting displaced and vulnerable communities across the globe. From urgent relief efforts to long-term development, we believe in restoring dignity, opportunity, and hope.
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Voices of Support
“Link Universal is doing vital work in places many have forgotten. We must stand with Aya and her family.” — Navleen Kaur, MBE and Founder of Sahara Sisterhood
“This is how we change lives — one family, one donation, one act of kindness at a time.” — Patricia Jones, Founder of Community Highlights and the Ship Away Family Board Game.
“I gave because I imagined if it were my family in that situation, my donation might not change my life but it could change theirs. — Elaine Brannon, first Time Donor and author of ‘Journey With Hinds’ Feet’