The first rain has come to Gaza ,and Mahmoud’s family is drowning inside their tent
For most of us, rain is just rain… but for Mahmoud, Samah, and their four children, the first rain in Gaza means water entering their tent, and another night of cold and fear beginning.
Today was the first day of rain in Gaza.
From far away, rain may look like something ordinary, or even beautiful. But for this family, there is no properly prepared shelter to protect them from it, no enough blankets to keep their children warm, and no winter clothes to protect them from the cold.
As you can see in the video, rainwater is already getting inside their tent. They are literally living with water coming into their shelter, and they have nowhere else to go.
Their situation has become even harder because their tent has badly worn out over time, and the tarps and plastic coverings they have been using are no longer enough to protect them from the rain. They have not been able to properly prepare their tent for winter.
They urgently need tarps and plastic sheets to cover the tent and prevent rainwater from getting inside.
They are also facing a severe shortage of blankets and warm winter clothes. Simply put, they do not have enough to keep themselves and their four children warm.
I know that watching rain from somewhere else can make it seem like an ordinary day. But for this family, the first rain is a reminder of how vulnerable they are and how little protection they have.
Please take a moment to watch the video and see what they are facing.
If you are able to help Mahmoud, Samah, and their children with shelter materials, blankets, winter clothes, food, or any other basic needs, even a small amount can make a real difference for them right now.
And if you cannot donate, sharing their story or simply helping it reach more people would also mean a lot.