GAZA URGENT APPEAL

I'm Mansour Shouman, a Palestinian Canadian dedicated to reporting news, engaging in humanitarian work, and advocating for social justice in Gaza. I have recently returned from Gaza, and my heart is with the people there.

Please donate today to support the work that needs to be done in Gaza. 

 Mansour Shouman is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Humaniti International.

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    Urgent Humanitarian Response Needed
    Recognizing the insufficient financial aid for displaced civilians, I have launched this fundraising campaign in collaboration with trusted international and local charities to address critical needs such as food, water, medical aid, shelter, clothing, blankets, diapers, feminine care, tents, orphan sponsorship, and well restoration.

    Aid Reaches Gaza Despite Challenges
    Many people question whether aid can effectively reach Gaza. While it's not without challenges, significant aid is getting through, and we are able to help thousands of Gazans. The charities we partner with, along with their ground teams, ensure that aid reaches those in need. I am in constant communication with these organizations, monitoring the situation, and working to find solutions.

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    Call to Action: Support Gaza Now
    Our brothers, sisters, and children in Gaza urgently need our help. Despite the obstacles, we must persevere as their suffering intensifies, and their survival is at risk. We must act with conviction and urgency, as the people in Gaza struggle daily to access basic essentials and are deprived of the most fundamental human needs.

    This is also about preserving human dignity; we must find the courage to keep supporting them and be relentless in our efforts.

    I am currently supporting a number of impactful projects in collaboration with various charities, their partners, and health facilities in the Gaza Strip:

    Mobile Clinics: Two teams provide essential health services across 12 refugee camps, targeting 36,000 refugees and treating 70-100 cases daily. (Gaza Strip)

    Medical Mission: A dedicated medical team provides orthopedic surgeries in Gaza, addressing over 80,000 cases, with a focus on the region of Khan Younes.

    Water Well Rehabilitation: Al Khair and Al Naser wells upgraded with solar panels, benefiting 210,000 people, including medical centers and shelters. (Al Khair and Al Naser)

    Hot Meals and Medical Aid: Daily hot meals for 3,200 people and healthcare services for 1,500, including psychosocial support for children, with medical clinics in UNRWA schools. (Rafah)

    Emergency Shelter: Comprehensive emergency shelter for displaced families, including sanitation, kitchen, child-friendly space, medical room, and prayer space. (Rafah)

    Ramadan Aid: Distribution of food parcels, vegetable parcels, and baby milk to families, with hot meals and zakatul fitr. (Deir Al Balah)

    Food Hospice (Tekiyah): Central kitchen providing daily meals to 200 families, benefiting 30,000 people over 30 days. (Deir Al Balah)

    Orphan Support: Provide for over 2,000 orphans in Gaza who are in dire need, facing the harsh realities of forced starvation and homelessness. These children lack access to basic necessities and are at risk of severe malnutrition and displacement.

    100 Family Village: A village in Deir El Balah accommodating 100 families with permanent shelter, and includes daily meals, drinking water, a playground, a Masjid, and a school for 300 children, prioritizing the ill, elderly, pregnant women, and children.

    Share your blessing with the families of Gaza:

    🚨$50: Urgent aid where needed most
    🚨$100: Provide ten hot meals to Gazans
    🚨$250: Provide clean drinking water to 25 Gazans for one month
    🚨$500: Permanent shelter for a family
    🚨$1000: Provide one orthopedic surgery

    Charities who were able to execute projects with us are:

    •  Humaniti Foundation (Across Gaza)
    • ​​Canada Chase Group (Rafah, Jabalia, North Gaza)
    • ​Hayat Foundation Washington (Deir al-Balah, Rafah, Khan Yunis)
    • ​Kuwaiti Field Hospital Volunteer Team (Rafah, North Gaza)
    • ​ Northern Volunteer Team (North Gaza)
    • Palestinian House Association (Rafah)
    • ​Hands for Charity (official charity in Canada)
    • ​ Ufuk *Insani Yardim (official charity in Turkiye)
    • ​The Forgotten Children Charity (France/Gaza)
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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    How is relief delivered to Gaza?

    In the midst of the current volatile situation in Gaza, the logistical challenges of delivering aid to the region are undeniable. However, through a collaborative and partnership-driven model, aid organizations work alongside local and international organizations with a longstanding presence in Gaza, predating the recent conflicts. These organizations maintain a network of reputable partners, registered charities, NGOs, and trusted organizations to facilitate the efficient delivery of aid to Gaza.

    Operations in Gaza often began before the full blockade was imposed, through partnerships with local organizations already operating within Gaza and procuring items from local suppliers. Over time, additional trusted partner organizations have been included, some of which have inventories of food and non-food items in their warehouses in Gaza, as well as resources like water wells providing essential water supplies.

    Currently, although direct aid deliveries face significant obstacles, partnerships with organizations allowed by the Israeli government to bring in aid through the Rafah border enable the continued support to Gaza. This established process allows for the provision of aid in Gaza despite the blockade.

    How long will supplies last?

    Essential supplies in Gaza are currently running out, posing a critical challenge that aid organizations are working to address. Dedicated partners, leveraging the efforts of local aid workers, are actively engaged in procuring fundamental resources available to extend vital support. At this time, supplies are very limited, and in some cases, aid has run out. A substantial portion of supplies, including crucial items such as pallets of medicine, remains in anticipation outside the Rafah border.

    Preparations have been initiated for tents equipped with essential provisions specifically tailored for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who have been able to enter Egypt. Despite the existing challenges, there is a steadfast commitment to delivering timely and indispensable aid to those in need in any capacity possible.

    What type of aid are we providing?

    Since the recent conflict in Gaza began, we've been actively providing a variety of essential items, adapting to the evolving needs and restrictions. Initially, we started off by providing hot meals, drinking water/water tanks, medicine, medical supplies and equipment, fuel, flour, more hot meals, blankets, mattresses, clean water sources, emergency shelter, and medical supplies for local hospitals. When the borders closed, our supply availability became limited, especially in terms of fuel, medicine, and medical equipment. However, we continued providing important assistance like hot meals, cash vouchers, a limited supply of water tanks, blankets, hygiene kits, winter clothes for kids, and community meals to feed a large group.

    How do my donations turn into aid?

    Your generous contributions are used to invest in projects in Gaza in collaboration with our partners on the ground. Our partners have been procuring items from local suppliers and, in some cases, using their own stores from their ongoing work within Gaza to provide aid. 

    Are these campaigns Zakat Eligible?

    Definitely. You can designate your donation as Zakat. 

    What forms of Payment do you accept for donations?

    Credit Card, Debit Card, Google Pay, Apple Pay. 

    What currency can I donate in?

    You can donate in your local currency in checkout! Any currency is accepted. 

    Will the organizations receive my donations?

    Yes. This is an amana for us that we take seriously and all organizations receive your donations. 

    Where can I see all of my donations?

    You can view and manage your donations here on our Donor Portal.

    Do you accept recurring donations?

    Yes! You can set up a recurring donation and manage your recurring donations easily on our Donor Portal. 

    How may I contact you?

    You can contact us at support@mansourshouman.org

    Can I start my own campaign?

    Please send us an email so we can explore if we can help you with your fundraising goals. 

    What is Zakat?

    Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. It requires a Muslim to pay 2.5% of their wealth once he or she reaches the minimum amount of wealth within a year. 

    Can we take it if we are pregnant or nursing?

    Pregnant women should avoid taking black cumin seed extract or oil. But do consult your physician.
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    About Indus Health Network

    The Indus Health Network (IHN) provides quality healthcare absolutely free of cost to millions of deserving patients through its countrywide network of hospitals in Pakistan. Starting with only one hospital in Karachi in 2007, IHN is now managing multiple tertiary and secondary care Hospitals, Physical Rehabilitation Centers, Regional Blood Centers, Community Health Centers, and a Public Health Program spread across 52 districts of Pakistan.

    Indus Hospital’s purpose is to provide indiscriminate, quality healthcare to all in a state-of-art hospital in Pakistan. IHN is a not-for-profit healthcare system that solely relies on public donations. To achieve its purpose, IHN is partnering with individuals, corporates, international donor agencies, educational institutions, international affiliations, and the provincial and federal government.

    Is Friends of Indus Hospital and The Indus Hospital, Pakistan the same?

    No, they are both different entities. The Indus Hospital is a hospital based in Korangi, Karachi which provides quality medical services free of cost to all irrespective of religion, caste, creed, age, gender and financial status.

    On the other hand, Friends of Indus Hospital (FOIH) is a US-based 501(c) (3) registered charity which supports the efforts of Indus Health Network by raising awareness and generating funds from the communities across USA.

    Does Indus Hospital charge any money from the patients?

    No, the patients at the Indus Hospital are charged $0 for every visit and treatment.

    What are the ways I can donate to Indus Hospital?

    You can donate to the Indus Hospital in multiple ways including:
    • PayPal
    • Venmo
    • ​Zelle
    • ​Credit Card
    • ​Donate to our campaign
    • ​Feeling Blessed
    • ​Double your Donation/Matching Gift
    • ​Amazon Smile
    • ​Call us to Donate

    Why support Indus Health Network

    Since its inception, millions of patients have been treated at The Indus Hospital absolutely free of cost. This would not have been possible without the generous support of our donors. By supporting us you help us ensure that we have access to the latest equipment and up-to-date medical facilities for patient care; that we provide our healthcare professionals with latest professional development training; and opportunities for research and innovation endeavors.

    Are these donations tax deductible?

    Yes! Friends of Indus Hospital, Inc (FOIH) is a US-based 501(c)(3) registered charity, established to support the efforts of Indus Health Network in providing quality healthcare services Completely Free of Cost to under-served patients in Pakistan. All donations given to FOIH are eligible for tax deduction under US law

    What is childhood cancer?

    Childhood cancer (also called pediatric cancer) typically refers to a cancer that is found in children and teens, and sometimes young adults. It is not just one disease. There are many types, which can be found in different places throughout the body.

    The most common cancer in children is leukemia, a type of blood cancer. Cancer can also occur in organs and tissues such as the lymph nodes (lymphoma), nervous system (brain tumors) and muscles, bone and skin (solid tumors).

    Does cancer treatment save lives?

    Cancer treatments do in fact regularly save lives. However, one of the challenges of a cancer diagnosis is the need for continued treatment making your support all the more necessary for those who have nowhere to turn.

    Is my donation Zakat eligible?

    Yes! Approximately 70% of our recipients are Zakat Eligible.

    What is the average cost of cancer treatment?

    You can cover the entire treatment for a child for $5000 USD!

    How is my Zakat money spent? Who is it spent on?

    The Zakat donations that we receive from our donors are distributed among Zakat eligible patients for whichever treatment they are receiving from Indus Health Network facilities.

    What are your guidelines for distributing Zakat Donations?

    The Indus Hospital provides quality care without any discrimination, free of cost through the support of your Zakat and Donations.

    With the help of reputable Sharia Scholars, The Indus Hospital (TIH) has developed a criterion to ascertain if Zakat is applicable to a certain individual. Whenever a patient visits the Indus Hospital, he/she goes through the assessment with TIH’s welfare officer to determine if the patient is eligible for Zakat or not.

    Once the recipient of Zakat is identified, their MR number is marked to signify that the patient’s treatment should be supported from Zakat account. The patient is requested to sign a declaration granting the Indus Hospital permission to collect Zakat on their behalf and to use that Zakat to sponsor the treatment of his/her and/or other patients or hospital requirements. Once the patient is discharged, hospital generates an internal bill and sends it to the Zakat Committee for settlement.