Written from inside Northern Gaza

Stories, Guides, and
Real Numbers From Gaza

Every article here is written by Mohammed Z. Al-Shanti, a Palestinian agricultural engineer living in Northern Gaza with his wife, son Ibrahim (5), and infant daughter. These are not estimates. This is his life.

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How-To Guide 8 min read

How to Donate Directly to a Gaza Family in 2026 (Without NGO Fees)

Step-by-step guide to sending money directly to a verified Gaza family via PayPal with zero overhead.

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Analysis 9 min read

What NGOs Actually Do With Your Donation Money (The Real Numbers)

The honest breakdown of where your money goes when you give to a major charity, versus giving directly.

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Real Numbers 10 min read

The Real Cost of Living in Gaza in 2026: Actual Prices From Inside

Flour at $38 a bag. Water at $60 per truck. Rent at $500 for a damaged apartment. Real numbers, real receipts.

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How-To Guide 7 min read

Can You Send Money to Gaza via PayPal? Here Is What Actually Works in 2026

Yes, it works. Here is exactly how, what fees to expect, and how to make sure 100% reaches the family.

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Real Numbers 9 min read

How Much Does a Gaza Family Need to Survive Each Month? (Real Numbers, 2026)

A complete line-by-line monthly budget from a family of four in Northern Gaza, with every number verified.

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Trust and Safety 8 min read

Is It Safe to Donate to Gaza Online? How to Verify a Campaign Before You Give

Red flags to watch for, a five-minute verification checklist, and everything this campaign provides as proof.

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Family Story 10 min read

Ibrahim's Story: The 5-Year-Old Boy in Gaza Who Has Never Known Peace

A father writes about his son — curious, gentle, drawing houses with gardens — and what a year without school has done to him.

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Trust and Safety 9 min read

How to Tell If a Gaza Fundraiser Is Real: 7 Questions to Ask

A verification checklist for any Gaza campaign you consider supporting, written by someone inside Gaza who built one.

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How-To Guide 10 min read

How to Sponsor a Gaza Family Monthly (Direct, No Middlemen, 2026)

Why monthly giving beats one-time donations for a family in crisis, and how to set it up in minutes via PayPal.

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Practical Guide 12 min read

How to Send Money to Gaza in 2026: PayPal, Wise, Western Union Compared

Every method for sending money to Gaza tested honestly. What works, what does not, and why PayPal is still the best option.

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Real Numbers 11 min read

What It Actually Costs to Help a Gaza Family Rebuild in 2026

From emergency food to rebuilding a home — the real price of survival and recovery in Northern Gaza right now.

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Analysis 13 min read

Best Charities for Gaza in 2026: Ranked Honestly (Plus Why Direct Giving Beats Most of Them)

MSF, UNRWA, Islamic Relief and others compared on overhead and impact, plus how direct giving stacks up against all of them.

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$25 = 1 week water  |  $50 = 2 weeks food  |  $500 = 1 month rent