AMMAN — Behind the walls of a modest refuge in Jordan, faint smiles flicker on the faces of little ones who should be laughing freely. Their laughter—once the sound of innocence—has been replaced by the struggle against cancer, malnutrition, and war-inflicted wounds. DT Peduli arrived bearing a hundred aid packages, each worth USD 100, bridging compassion from the hearts of Indonesians to the children of Gaza.
Muhammad Ihsan, Director of LPM DT Peduli, stood among these young survivors and their families—his visit a warm embrace from afar, a message that they are not forgotten.
“Today, we visited one of the shelters housing our brothers and sisters from Gaza who were recently evacuated,” Ihsan said, beginning his story.
He introduced the family of Hafiz, who lost two of their children in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza. One surviving child, now in Jordan, sustained severe eye injuries from shrapnel and is in urgent need of medical treatment.
“Qadarullah, their home was bombed directly by Israel. Two of their children were martyred, and the youngest was struck in the eye by shrapnel,” Ihsan said with a trembling voice, recounting the family’s tragedy.
Over 500 Palestinian Children Evacuated
Hafiz’s story is only one among many. Dozens of new families continue to arrive, adding to the more than 500 children evacuated since April 2024. Many of them are suffering from cancer, heart disease, or severe malnutrition—the result of Gaza’s collapsing health system, contaminated water, and lack of access to nutritious food.
Among them are Suwar and Sama’ah, two young evacuees fighting cancer. Suwar, a brave little fighter, is now recovering after surgery for eye cancer. Though her body is weak, her spirit shines brightly as she spends her days drawing.
“Insha’Allah, we pray that she grows up to fulfill her dreams and continue the struggle for Palestine,” Ihsan said gently, patting her head.
Ihsan noted that DT Peduli will continue to conduct in-depth assessments, particularly regarding the high cost of medical treatment. Families must often cover the expenses of surgery and cancer therapy on their own, leaving them desperate for financial assistance.
Fighting Spirit Through Handicrafts
Amid hardship, hope persists. The mothers of Gaza’s young survivors have begun crafting handmade goods and paintings to sell—each piece carrying a story of strength and resilience. Heart-shaped paintings wrapped in the Palestinian flag symbolize a spirit that refuses to die. These women fight not only to survive but to sustain the treatment of their children.
“We witnessed the extraordinary perseverance of these evacuees who strive to make a living while caring for their sick children. May Allah ease their struggle,” Ihsan said.
As his visit came to an end, Ihsan extended heartfelt gratitude to Indonesian donors for their steadfast generosity. The one hundred aid packages represented more than material help—they were symbols of love, healing, and shared humanity.
“May Allah grant ease, health, and sustenance for these families to recover. And to our donors, may your lives be filled with blessings and halal rizq. Together, we are a strength for the people of Palestine,” Ihsan concluded.