"We are not numbers" Music Video - the families
Thank you for taking the time to visit this page! Below you will find all the families from Gaza (in alphabetical order) that took part in the “We Are Not Numbers” music video project. Please show them your appreciation by donating to their gofundme campaigns. It can be overwhelming when there is so much suffering and so many in need to know where to put your energy or your money… or you may think that your contribution won't make a difference. But these crowdfunds aren't just a means of survival, they are also a way of coping and feeling connected to the outside world when it appears that the world has forgotten Gaza. Your donation, even if it's modest, could be the thing that reignites someone's hope during a day of deep darkness, and reminds them that some people out there do actually care. You can't help everyone. But you could help someone.
So please give what you can, expecting nothing in return, and also please do reach out to these families via social media and try to help amplify their posts. They are ordinary people, just like you, enduring extraordinary suffering. It is through creating human connections that we will overcome the rising tide of hate that threatens to swallow the world. Over to you ❤️🇵🇸
P.s. If somehow you haven't seen the video yet, go watch it here.
Abood
Abood is a 19-year-old from a close-knit family of 15. They have endured multiple displacements since their home in the northern Gaza Strip was bombed. Currently, they live in a tent, struggling to find stability amid worsening conditions. The family’s situation has become increasingly dire, with food in short supply and the rising cost of basic necessities. They survive on canned food, enduring both hunger and the harsh cold.
Abood has witnessed countless traumatic events, including the injury of his mother, who was struck by shrapnel. The emotional toll of these experiences has left a lasting impact on him.
Despite these overwhelming challenges, Abood holds onto his dream of becoming a nurse and studying abroad to pursue his passion for helping others. He remains hopeful that one day, his family will find safety and a brighter future.
Instagram: @abood_mema
Ahmad
Ahmad is a devoted father to three precious children: Anas, 3; Shatha, 2; and baby Adam, who was born during the war in November. He lovingly calls Shatha his "little sunshine." At the moment, the family is separated, with Shatha staying with her grandmother in the north while Ahmad cares for Anas and baby Adam.
Before the war, Ahmad worked as a software engineer, a job that he not only excelled in but also deeply loved. However, the conflict forced the family to flee their home in Gaza City, which now lies in ruins. Since then, they have been displaced multiple times, losing both their home and their sense of security. Now, with no savings and the rising cost of basic necessities, Ahmad and his children are struggling to survive. The family faces malnutrition, and even the children have lost significant weight.
Despite these overwhelming hardships, Ahmad remains hopeful for the day when his family will be reunited and they will have a safe place to call home once again.
Instagram: @ahmad.majde98
Ahmed and Heba
Ahmed and his wife Heba are the proud parents of six beautiful daughters: Farah, 14; triplets Janna, Sama, and Jasmine, 12; Lynn, 9; and their youngest, Noha, 2, whom Ahmed lovingly refers to as "the soul of my soul." The family is also joined by their cherished white cat, Lolo.
Before the war, Ahmed owned a shop selling construction tools, and the family enjoyed a stable and happy life. However, everything changed when they were displaced and forced to move seven times. With no savings left to rely on, the entire family—children included—now suffers from malnutrition and has lost significant weight. On top of this, they have endured the heartbreaking loss of family members and friends.
Despite the many hardships, the girls continue to bring light and joy with their kind, vibrant personalities. Farah and Sama dream of becoming teachers, Janna aspires to be a police officer, and Jasmine hopes to become a doctor. Through it all, this loving family holds on to the hope of one day having a home of their own again and seeing their daughters' dreams fulfilled.
Instagram: @six_sisters_of_palstine
Asoma
Asoma, 22, was a finance and banking student living with her close-knit family, which includes her parents and three siblings: Abdul Karim, 19; Mohammed, 14; and Hanan, 17. They once enjoyed a warm and stable life, sharing dreams and hopes for the future. However, when war broke out, they were forced to flee their home and have endured multiple displacements since.
Now, life in the south is a daily struggle, with soaring living costs and limited access to food. Asoma’s university was bombed, halting her education and leaving her unable to continue her studies. Despite these challenges, she dreams of studying abroad to complete her degree and support her family. Her passion for photography allows her to capture fleeting moments of beauty amid the chaos of her surroundings. Asoma remains determined and hopeful that she will one day achieve her dreams and rebuild a brighter future for herself and her loved ones.
Instagram: @asoma._.2003
Baby Heba
Noor and her husband were living a peaceful life as newlyweds in Beit Hanoun before the war. She had just secured a job working at the university in engineering, which was her childhood dream and her husband was working within the Ministry of Agriculture. She was 4 months pregnant when the war started and so she lived for many months, pregnant in a tent, being displaced multiple times. Her beautiful baby Heba, who is so joyful and smiley, was born in the midst of war.
Instagram @noor.shreim
Bilal & Majd
Before the war, Bilal, an accountant with a deep love for nature and agriculture, lived a peaceful life with his wife and their young son, Majd, 3, in the serene beauty of the Gazan countryside. However, when the conflict erupted, they were among the first to be displaced, forced to move repeatedly as they narrowly escaped death on multiple occasions. Recently, Majd was injured in a shooting while sheltering with other displaced families, and he also suffers from chronic lung issues after inhaling gas during the conflict. Tragically, Bilal’s family has faced devastating losses, with more than 70 members of his extended family—his father, brother, cousins, and brother-in-law—killed in the war. Now, Bilal and his family can only hope for a peaceful life, where Majd can finally experience the childhood he deserves, filled with joy and the beauty of nature.
Instagram @bbalousha
Tiktok @bbalousha
Eman H
Eman and her husband Mohammad are the parents of four beautiful children: Lana, 12; Hamza, 9; Youssef, 4; and baby Amal, who has just turned 1. Before the war, Mohammad was a high school teacher who loved educating his students, but sadly, he lost his job as the conflict escalated. Over the past year, the family has been through unimaginable hardship, losing everything they once had. They have been displaced multiple times and now live in a tent on the beach.
As winter approaches, the family is deeply concerned about surviving the cold, as they lack tarps and essential supplies to protect their children from the harsh weather. The children are struggling with malnutrition and skin diseases, and the youngest, Amal, urgently needs diapers, which have become prohibitively expensive. Despite these challenges, the family holds on to the hope that one day they can return to education—Mohammad dreams of teaching again, and the children yearn to attend school.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohammed_eman.family
Eman S
Eman and her two young children, Waed (6) and Haroun (2), were displaced when their home was destroyed in the war. Now living in a tent, they face daily dangers and have limited access to food, clothing, milk, and diapers. Eman is urgently trying to raise funds to evacuate her family to safety before the crossings reopen.
Both children have recently been ill due to the poor living conditions, with Waed needing hospital care. To lift their spirits, Eman got two birds, though one has sadly since died. Their love for animals brings small moments of joy amid the hardship.
Instagram: @eemman.1
Feras
Feras, 22, is the primary caregiver for his parents and five younger siblings: Mohammed, 18; Sundus, 17; Jana, 13; and 10-year-old twins Hala and Abood. He graduated as a physical therapist just one month before the war began, marking the beginning of a devastating shift for his family. Previously, they led a happy and successful life in a beautiful home, but the war has displaced them multiple times, leaving them unable to afford even a tent large enough for all of them to stay together.
One of the greatest challenges the family faces is Abood's severe condition, which causes intense pain due to nerve damage in his hand and leg. The ongoing conflict has made it impossible for him to receive the necessary treatment. The family dreams of being able to travel to get Abood the care he urgently needs and for all the children to continue their education.
Instagram: @feras_tariq