Donate Cryptocurrency Directly to a Verified Gaza Family
I am Mohammed Al-Shanti, a Palestinian agricultural engineer in Northern Gaza. Below are five wallet addresses where you can send crypto directly to my family. There is no platform between us. Every coin sent reaches my wallet with only the network fee deducted.
Network fee: typically $1 to $5. Recommended for donations of $50 or more.
Network fee: $2 to $15. Same address also receives any ERC20 token.
Send USDC on the Ethereum (ERC20) network only. 1 USDC equals 1 US dollar.
Recommended for small donations. Network fee around $1 regardless of amount sent. TRC20 network only.
Network fee: less than $0.01. Confirms in under 2 seconds. Excellent for any amount.
Why Some Donors Prefer Crypto for Gaza
No Platform Cut
No PayPal fee. No GoFundMe fee. No NGO overhead. Only the blockchain network fee, which on TRC20 or Solana is under $1.
Censorship Resistant
Payment platforms have repeatedly frozen accounts associated with Palestinian causes. Cryptocurrency cannot be blocked by a third party once sent.
Same Day, Sometimes Same Minute
Solana confirms in under 2 seconds. USDT TRC20 in 1 minute. Bitcoin in 10 to 60 minutes. The family receives access faster than a bank transfer.
How Crypto Becomes Food in Gaza
- 1.You send crypto to one of the addresses above. The donation arrives in my wallet within minutes.
- 2.I convert it to US dollars or Israeli shekels through trusted peer-to-peer exchanges that operate inside Gaza. The exchange rate and fees are documented.
- 3.I withdraw the cash and go to the market the same day.
- 4.I buy flour, lentils, oil, baby formula, water, or whatever the family needs that week.
- 5.I post the receipt and photo on the donatetogaza.org diary so the donor can see what their crypto became.
Verify Before You Send
Crypto is irreversible. Before you send to anyone, including me, verify them. My identity, professional registration, displacement documentation, and a parallel GoGetFunding campaign with separate verification are all linked from the verification page.
Crypto Donation Questions
Can I really donate crypto directly to a family in Gaza? +
Yes. The wallet addresses on this page are mine. Sending to them sends directly to me with no intermediary. I convert the crypto into local currency through peer-to-peer exchanges and use the cash for food, water, formula, and rent.
Which coin should I send? +
For donations under $100, USDT TRC20 or Solana are best because the network fees are tiny. For donations of $100 or more, any coin works. If you already hold Bitcoin or Ethereum, send what you have. USDC and USDT are stablecoins, meaning they hold a steady value pegged to the US dollar. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana fluctuate with the market.
Is crypto donation tax deductible? +
No. Direct crypto sent to an individual is treated as a gift and is not tax deductible. If a tax deduction is your priority, give to a registered 501(c)(3) charity instead. Direct giving prioritizes 100% delivery to the recipient over tax benefit for the donor.
What if I send to the wrong address or wrong network? +
Crypto transactions are irreversible. Sending to the wrong address or the wrong network can result in permanent loss. Always copy the address using the button on this page (do not retype it), and always confirm you are sending the right coin on the right network. If you are uncertain, send a tiny test amount first.
Why are USDC and ETH addresses the same? +
USDC is an ERC20 token, meaning it lives on the Ethereum network. Any Ethereum address receives both ETH and any ERC20 token at the same address. This is normal and correct.
Will I get a thank you confirmation? +
Crypto donations are anonymous by default. If you would like a thank you and a personal update on what your donation was used for, email me at [email protected] with the transaction hash and your name.