A consortium of Mombasa women’s groups has mobilized Sh10 million in under three weeks to support medical care for women and children in war-ravaged Gaza.
The women have urged other well-wishers to assist the destitute people of Gaza, emphasizing that humanity transcends religion, race, and borders.
Ahmed Shariff, Chairman of Voice for Palestine, said Gaza is engulfed by deaths, destruction, and grief, noting that more than 30,000 children have been orphaned and at least 165,000 people are injured.
“Most of the people are civilians; they need support in health and medical treatment. Children have lost their parents, mothers have lost their husbands, and families are struggling to make ends meet,” explained Shariff.
“It is our responsibility as humans to stand up for the rights of the weak, who are being killed for no reason. Let’s fundraise for them. We have raised funds for medical care,” he added, urging well-wishers to support the cause.
Zamzam Nassir, a member of the Dhulhiya group, said the plight of women and children in Gaza moved them to join forces with other groups to raise funds.
“When we got the information, we stood firm as mothers. We feel the pain as mothers, and we collaborate as Mombasa mothers to reach the target of Sh10 million to be wired to Gaza to assist suffering children and mothers,” said Nassir.
Abdulmalik Ali, a representative of SUPKEM, said the Gaza crisis should be seen through the lens of humanity, not religion. He praised both Muslim and non-Muslim countries for condemning the atrocities against Palestinians and staging protests.
“United Nations laws have been violated, International Criminal Court (ICC) laws have been breached, and all international laws have been contravened. It is imperative for all humans to raise their voices against these atrocities,” Ali stated.
Jamila Ibrahim commended the women for raising Sh10 million in less than three weeks, calling it a testament to their unity of purpose. She encouraged others to follow the example and assist the less fortunate.
“We won’t stop here; we will continue to stand with our brothers and sisters in Gaza and Sudan. We will accomplish this through God’s mercy,” said Ibrahim, urging the international community to step in and end the suffering.
– By Sadik Hassan
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