Fundraiser for the
Ismail Family in Gaza
This is my friend Ahmed and his siblings
He’s 16 years old, and he’s been taking care of his family of seven since his father was injured.
Mira
Studies computer science
Ahmed
Wants to study medicine
Maid & Mian
Twins who like to learn and play games
Mahmoud
Likes to draw and paint
The Israeli occupation destroyed their home and displaced them several times.
Now they are sheltering in a tent, and food is extremely expensive since Israel has blocked aid from coming in.
Here is Ahmed’s story, in his own words.
I am Ahmed from Gaza.
I live with my family in the hell of war.
The occupation destroyed our house without warning. It is the height of pain.
I see my little sisters as we pull them out from under the rubble.
My father is injured and unable to move.
Since that time, I have taken responsibility for my family in our migration from one place to another under unfortunate circumstances without clean water. Or suitable food, even for cooking. We used firewood in that.
We lost everything, and all we have left is hope for a better life, with your help and support for us to complete our education and live a decent life.
Let’s send some support their way!
Order any of the items below, and 100% of your donation will go to the Ismails.
Torch necklace
$25 - $30 each
A brand new 2024 run
1” nickel-free charm
18” nickel-free chain
Torch pin
$15 - $20 each
A batch from the 2021 fundraiser with light defects
Slightly underfilled glitter or crooked posts
Free Palestine sticker
$3 - $5 each
Drawn by Mahmoud!
Ahmed’s 10-year-old brother
2.6” x 3.2”
Matte finish
How to order
Step 1
Complete the order form below
Step 2
Send payment by PayPal or Venmo
Add up your own totals and send whatever you’re comfortable with.
Step 3
Watch your email for shipping info
You’ll get a USPS tracking number when your order is shipped.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Pay with PayPal
Pay with Venmo
STEP 3
Watch for shipping info!
Meanwhile, I will send all donations directly to Ahmed, who I speak with daily.
Credit and thank you to
Hadiel Mohamed
Who inspired this format and helped me think through logistics.
Support her work at @arab.beans
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
More about the torch design
In 1987 the church introduced the Young Women torch logo
Girls 12 years and older entering the program received a necklace featuring it.
“We want young women to gain an identity with the Church. We're anxious to have something that would help them gain that identity.”
-Ardeth G. Kapp, former Young Women General President
"The logo was designed for young women and their leaders to remind them to stand for truth and righteousness … We like to think that our light comes from the pure source—the light of Christ.”
-Elaine L. Jack, former second counselor in the Young Women general presidency
In 2021 I proposed a reclamation of that identity
I created these necklaces and pins to offer a symbol of healing for those hurt by the Young Women program. And people from all over the place joined me, raising just over $5,000 for the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake.
About 20,000 Shoshone, Goshute, Ute, Paiute, Timpanogos, and Navajo people were already living on the land when Mormon settlers showed up and called it theirs (so-called Utah). My ancestors stood complicit in genocide, land grabs, and cultural erasure, then named themselves heroic.
As a small step toward reparation, 100% of the proceeds went to this community hub that serves those affected by generations of settler-colonial violence.
