A Mother’s Plea: Help Me Keep My Children Alive

I am Asmaa Shalouf, 33 years old, a mother of four, carrying a story no heart should have to hold.

My eldest son, Mustafa, is only ten, yet he is trying to grow up too fast. He hides his fear behind quiet strength, pretending to be brave so his younger siblings won’t be afraid. My daughter, Dima, just nine years old, looks at me with eyes filled with sadness and asks every day, “When will we go back home, Mama?” I have no answer for her.

My son Imad, eight years old, doesn’t understand what is happening around him. All he knows is hunger—hunger that brings him to tears. And my baby, Sami, not yet one year old, cries day and night because he needs milk… and I have nothing to give him.

We are now living in a fragile canvas tent that cannot protect us from the burning heat or the bitter cold. Our home is gone—destroyed along with every memory, every belonging, every piece of the life we once knew.

My husband is injured and unable to work. We have no income, no support, and no safety. Each day feels heavier than the last, filled with hunger, fear, and uncertainty. I watch my children suffer, and I feel helpless.

I am not asking for much—only a chance to feed my children, to keep them warm, to give them even the smallest sense of safety. Your help could mean the difference between despair and survival for my family. Please, don’t turn away.

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Hello, my name is Zenda I live in Japan, and I am the organizer of this campaign. I am dedicated to supporting families and individuals in urgent need, helping provide food, medicine, and basic necessities to those facing unimaginable hardships. Our goal is to bring hope, relief, and a chance for a better life to those who need it most, and your support can make a real difference.
For many years, I’ve supported international organizations that provide humanitarian aid, help children and mothers, and assist families displaced by war. Since last year, I’ve been personally helping families in Gaza, witnessing firsthand the extreme challenges they face every day.