My name is Enas Hajo. I am 30 years old, a wife and a mother to a six-month-old baby girl. I am writing these words from Gaza, with a heart heavy with pain and hope at the same time.
I gave birth to my daughter during the war, surrounded by fear, explosions, and uncertainty. Instead of welcoming her into a safe world, I held her for the first time in a reality filled with danger and loss. From her very first breath, my child has known nothing but war.
Before the war, we had a simple home. It wasn’t luxurious, but it was full of warmth, safety, and dreams for our daughter’s future. That home is now completely destroyed. Nothing remains but memories buried under rubble.
Today, my husband, my baby, and I are living in a tent on the street. We sleep under heavy rain, and during the day we suffer under the burning, merciless sun. There are no basic necessities for life—no safety, no privacy, no stability. Just fear, exhaustion, and endless uncertainty.
Because of the war, my husband lost his job. We have no source of income at all. Every day is a struggle to survive. My baby cries from hunger, and my heart breaks because I cannot always provide her with milk, clothes, or even warmth. A six-month-old child should be held in comfort, not exposed to cold nights and harsh conditions.
As a mother, the hardest pain is feeling helpless while your child needs you. I look into my daughter’s eyes and promise her a better life, even though I don’t know how tomorrow will come.
We are not asking for luxury. We are asking for dignity, safety, and a chance to rebuild our lives. Your support can help us take the first step toward stability and give our daughter the life every child deserves.
Please, from the depths of our hearts, stand with us. Help us survive this nightmare and build a new beginning for our small family.
Thank you for reading our story.
Thank you for your humanity.