tumblr post by flower-tea-fairies that reads:
You should be furious that people trying to escape genocide in Gaza, Sudan, Congo all need raise an absurd amount of money just to survive
You should be furious at how these people went through atrocity after atrocity and still need raise tens of thousands of dollars to get away
You should be furious at this insidious thing that completely encapsulates how capitalism feeds off of blood
theyre less than $500 away!!
Safe Passage ممر آمن- Help a mom and her kids escape war!
COVID Action Map
Mapping COVID action groups worldwide. Groups are not pinned to exact addresses. On Instagram and Twitter as @covidactionmap.
BLACK TRANS WOMEN DUE JUNE 30:
Qualified artists must be self-identified Black trans women working in visual art and based in the United States.
The Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists is an annual $10,000 grant awarded to provide critical support to Black trans women whose work has often been under-recognized in the visual art field.
https://www.queer-art.org/illuminations-grant
#BlackTransWomen #TransWomen #VisualArt #Fellowship #IlluminationsGrant
#Grant
via Inclusive TOday (formerly Open Your Wallet):
We have a Black Trans Women who wants to remain anonymous due to feeling ashamed. She needs $334 to cover her rent and has already received an eviction notice. She’s been struggling with job discrimination but is trying to get back on her feet. This is urgent. WE NEED TO RAISE HER $334 TODAY.
V: @inclusivetoday
C: $ItsOYW
PPL: dm us
“We do not get used to it, my father, unless something dies in us, and imagine the extent of what died in us until we become accustomed to everything around us.”
~Mamdouh Adwan
Help Lamin's Family Afford Food, Clean Water, & Education
After their father died, the family has been facing severe poverty. Lamin was unable to complete his education after losing his dad, but he hopes to provide a better future for his younger siblings. As their mother grows older, she is becoming more dependent on Lamin and his siblings for support.
"But if the plight of adults with long COVID remains poorly understood, the millions of children who have it worldwide are practically invisible, their suffering — and the formative years they're losing to this disease — obscured by the myths that COVID is "harmless" for kids and the pandemic is "over".
Helping Ahmed's Family: Escaping War to a New Life
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Helping-Ahmed-Family-Escaping-War-New-Life
Save Noor Hassan and her family
https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-noor-hassan-and-her-family
American Indian and Alaska Natives in Tribal Areas Have Among Lowest Rates of High-Speed Internet Access
"Closing the gap is important given the internet’s growing role in daily personal and professional tasks, such as virtual instruction and health visits, banking, sharing culture and stories, and connecting with family and friends."
Tell State Department Staffers: Quit Genocide
Demand that US State Department officials and staff resign in protest against the President’s active role in the genocide in Gaza.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-state-department-staffers-quit-genocide
Save my family from Bombardment: A young Boy's fight for Mob
https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-my-family-from-bombardment-a-young-boys-fight-for-mob
"My name is Asala, and I am writing to you from a place of safety, but my heart is still with my family who are enduring unimaginable suffering in Sudan. My 18-year-old brother had his life shattered when he was hit in the spinal cord by shrapnel during a bombardment in our civilian neighborhood. The severe injuries required emergency neurosurgery, which saved his life, but his journey toward recovery is far from over. He still has shrapnel lodged under his lungs, awaiting another critical surgery. Without further medical treatment, he may never walk again and could face a lifetime of paralysis.
I am reaching out to you, kind-hearted souls, to help my family escape this nightmare. Your generous donations will go directly to:
#Sudan #KeepEyesOnSudan #EyesOnSudan #TalkAboutSudan #MutualAid #Disability #BlackMastodon @mutualaid
For Sudan:Help us support families impacted by war
https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-sudan-help-us-feed-families-in-omdurman
"This fundraiser supports a number of important humanitarian initiatives on the ground in Sudan, helping to alleviate the suffering of ordinary civilians amidst conflict."
#Sudan #KeepEyesOnSudan #EyesOnSudan #TalkAboutSudan #MutualAid #BlackMastodon
For Sudan:Help support families in Kalma IDP camp
https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-sudanhelp-support-families-in-kassab-idp-camp
#Sudan #KeepEyesOnSudan #EyesOnSudan #TalkAboutSudan #MutualAid #Disability #BlackMastodon
@mutualaid
A Black disabled queer woman is again facing homeΙessness. Her apartment is infested, her lεase is ending, and she needs to affοrd new rent on top of 15k+ hουsing debt & lawsυit w past landΙοrd.
0/1500
Nοte: Mia
CA/PP miiiiaaaa0
V Adrianne-Charles-1
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-black-disabled-woman-secure-housing
DUE JULY 5
https://tcg.imiscloud.com/Web/Web/Our-Work/Funds-for-the-Dolls/Funds-for-Dolls-Overview.aspx
Funds for the Dolls is intentionally created by TCG and led by trans women of color (TWOC) leaders in the performing arts who understand the complex issues facing TWOC performing and theatre artists. In this self-funded pilot round with $50,000, TCG aims to support these trailblazers, and uplift their joy, artistry, audacity and tenacity.
We are specifically committed to investing in TWOC performing or theatre artists who are looking to develop their artistry further and have a commitment to their craft. Those who use or have used survival sex work and other forms of hustle are encouraged to apply.
#TransWomen #BlackTransWomen #TransWomenOfColor
#TWOC #BIPOC #TGNC #GNC #PerformingArts #Theatre #Grant #Grants
DUE JULY 15: Emerging Critics Program
https://anaphoraarts.com/emerging-critics-program
The Emerging Critics Program will be held virtually on October 7 - 11, 2024. Although the program runs for five days, the work of engaging with program participants will be sustained for at least six months. This means interested participants can continue to use Anaphora’s support to sustain their singular pathways into the field.
The program costs $1,200 to attend; several partial fellowships will be available depending on funding availability. Applications must be submitted by the priority deadline to be eligible for fellowships. Anaphora Fellows and returning alumni will have the opportunity to attend the program at a discounted rate.
Help Palestinian Ally with Dental Costs after Zionist Attack
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-palestinian-ally-with-dental-costs-after-zionist-attack
Coming Out to Your Kids as Trans: A Guide for Parents
A guide for trans parents on how to talk to their kids about their gender identity and transition, fostering understanding and love.
https://www.folxhealth.com/library/coming-out-to-your-kids-as-trans-a-guide-for-parents
Working Guys: A Transmasculine Sex Worker Anthology
This project successfully funded on May 31, but you can still Late Pledge for available rewards.
Read about the experiences of transgender men and transmasculine people in sex work, in their own words.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxjackparker/working-guys-a-transmasculine-sex-worker-anthology
DUE JULY 31 Visionary Fellowship
Investing in disabled filmmakers with the funding, mentorship, and community they need to create short films and leverage them into their first features.
Template to Write Against the NYC Mask Ban
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YuE5SzGsQI1XcQsoJLp1eoc4aLb5ojxpCipb-7muXTo/edit
Safer Air Safer Schools is an advocacy group based in Massachusetts that fights for cleaner air in schools.
https://www.saferairsaferschools.com/resources/how-can-i-help
Environmental pollutants, allergens and respiratory pathogens all impact the health and learning of our children and their teachers.
We believe in the power of information. When folks understand how to achieve optimal health, it unlocks their potential. We want community members to have the knowledge and the tools needed to support this effort. When we work together, we can elevate the minds and health of the next generation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond.
Expand Affordable Internet Access
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/expand-affordable-internet-access-2
Help my Great-uncle Kamal and His Family in Sudan
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-greatuncle-kamal-and-his-family-in-sudan
Fight Hunger in Sudan: The Khartoum Kitchen appeal
HELP TINU
Asking again for help with the cost of surviving chemo & Long COVID.
2+ years after #COVID19, still sick, 5th type of chemo.
https://account.venmo.com/u/TinuWrites
help my friend tie!
tie is a black queer disabled person who works in the literary space as well as education and liberation.
cash: #tiezesty
venmo: era_unraveling
zelle: tiezst.taylor@gmail.com
paypal: ttaylor@brynmawr.edu
@mutualaid @blackmastodon@a.gup.pe @BlackMastodon@chirp.social
Stop Mask Bans. Defend our human right to mask protection.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/stop-mask-bans-defend-our-human-right-to-mask-protection
Get this family a better living situation
https://www.gofundme.com/f/uxv3bm-get-this-family-a-better-living-situation
"A Humanitarian Appeal: Help moeder
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-whats-left-of-the-walaa-family
The PowerOn Individual Tech Grant provides life-saving and life-changing technology (cell phones, tablets, and laptops) to LGBTQ+ individuals for personal use.
https://www.poweronlgbt.org/individual-grant
This grant operates in multiple rounds each year. Applications are accepted in a one month window for each round. Awards will be announced within a month of applications closing. Granted technology will be shipped shortly after.
Individuals may be awarded one (1) device within a 12 month period. Individuals who are not awarded technology in an application round are highly encouraged to reapply in the next round. The next round of applications will open June 28th, 2024 and will close July 28th, 2024.
Please see FAQs and "How to Apply Successfully - Guide" below. ¡También, el formulario de solicitud y la guía están disponibles en Español!
Help Lama's Family Rebuild Their Lives
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lamas-family-rebuild-their-lives
"Hello everyone on behalf of my family and myself, Lama. I am writing this message because my family is now living in tents without basic needs. They are in an extremely difficult situation. Our family lost 2 buildings including 8 apartments in Khanyounis as well as our second home where we went on weekends. We are in total 70 people "uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins, grandchildren". They are still in Gaza faced with horrible humanitarian conditions: living in tents where it is more than 40 degrees. They suffer from lack of food and water in Mawasi. Sanitary conditions are terrible. Since the start of the war in Gaza, we have lost everything and our lives have changed. I am asking for your help because it is the only way I have to save the life and future of my family."
Help Walaa, who is paraplegic, and family in Gaza
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-walaa-safi-and-her-family-in-gaza
No Mask Bans (Actions You Can Take)
https://peoplescdc.org/no-mask-bans/
Politicians across the US – from North Carolina, to New York State to Chicago – are pushing for mask bans. We all have a responsibility to fight this attack on our rights, our bodily autonomy, our privacy and our health. If you stopped masking, now is a good time to reengage with this practice in public spaces, and particularly in political gatherings. If you are organizing an event, please require and distribute high quality masks as visible expressions of solidarity.
note: this poem uses details from the ongoing genocide of palestinians
the damage has been done (2023)
Mandy Shunnarah
https://hoaxpublication.org/works/mandy-shunnarah-the-damage-has-been-done
“As we move towards creating a society within which we can each flourish, ageism is another distortion of relationship which interferes without vision. By ignoring the past, we are encouraged to repeat its mistakes. The 'gen-eration gap' is an important social tool for any repressive society. If the younger members of a community view the older members as contemptible or suspect or excess, they will never be able to join hands and examine the living memories of the community, nor ask the all important question, 'Why?' This gives rise to a historical amnesia that keeps us working to invent the wheel every time we have to go to the store for bread.”
~Audre Lorde
Help Asjad and her Family Escape War in Sudan
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-asjad-and-her-family-escape-war-in-sudan
Israelis laughed after shooting me, says survivor of 8 June massacre
Fedaa al-Qedra, The Electronic Intifada
Help my family out of Gaza
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-family-out-of-gaza-to-australia
this is a reminder as to why white people need to be accomplices: https://med-mastodon.com/@luckytran/112765502618803272
marginalized people have been screaming this shit for years but have (1) privileged white person say something and all of a sudden some shit is taken seriously
i appreciate what violet is doing (especially since her parents sure aren't doing the same thing as far as we can see) and it's important but i want us to remember that for every white person who is recognized for speaking up there are countless people of marginalized identities who've been saying the same thing, longer and have been ignored if not outright violently silenced
Echoes of Hope: A Families' Journey from Sudan
https://www.gofundme.com/f/echoes-of-hope-a-families-journey-from-sudan
CONGRESS: Do Not Allow Our Tax Dollars To Fund Conflict In The Congo!
Sudan: Violence forces MSF to evacuate team from Turkish Hospital in Khartoum
https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-violence-forces-msf-evacuate-team-turkish-hospital-khartoum
Hands-on support is no longer possible due to multiple attacks and repeated threats to staff.
NAIROBI, July 10, 2024 — Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has evacuated its team from a major medical facility in Khartoum, Turkish Hospital, following a series of violent incidents endangering staff.
(0/2350) Urgent medical treatment for fibromyalgia and lung disease to save my mom
https://ko-fi.com/ellienoctis/
Housing insecure family needs help affording urgent medical expenses. Mom has chronic lung conditions & fibromyalgia; worsened from COVID. Medical expenses and treatment are increasingly costly.
Mom is currently recovering from surgery, but due to the increasing prices of medicines and no help from insurance company, we are currently out of money to get her medical treatment. Due to her age, her health depends of these medicines to stay alive and well and prevent another medical emergency
Help Jamal’s family leave the war zone in Gaza
‘Egypt is closing its door’: Sudan’s refugees detained in mass camps and sent back into war from Middle East Eye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xAvX7UA9To
#Sudan #KeepEyesOnSudan #EyesOnSudan #TalkAboutSudan #Egypt
this is fucking terrifying and cruel as shit
Automatically send daily emails to your representatives using Apple Shortcuts, urging them to do everything in their power to stop this onslaught against the Palestinian people.
Sudan: Humanitarian Access Snapshot (June 2024)
https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-humanitarian-access-snapshot-june-2024
https://www.boughtbyzionism.org/
"The violence and ongoing genocide in Palestine reveal a decades-long agenda by the Zionist lobby, which has strategically influenced U.S. politicians to disregard years of human rights abuses and war crimes in favor of unwavering support for Israel. Unmasking the machinations of the Zionist lobby is a crucial step towards the liberation of Palestine from within the belly of the beast.
Discover who has been swayed by their influence and join us in holding them accountable for their actions. Together, we can stand against this injustice!"
2024 AAPD ADA Celebration
Join us for our annual AAPD ADA Celebration!
By American Association of People with Disabilities
Thursday, July 25 · 5:30 - 7:30pm EDT
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-aapd-ada-celebration-tickets-910770106907
"We don’t have a plan for the next five minutes. We don’t know what to do next."
~Norah Alkahlout
“My Life Turned Upside Down”
Palestinian women report on their lives amid Israel’s siege of Gaza.
Norah Alkahlout
Anonymous
Zainab Bashir
Dareen
Rasha Elwan
Noor Swirki
Vinícius Assis
"If I had a routine before the war, currently I don’t have any routine. I don’t have any life. I’m waiting my destiny. I’m living my time minute by minute, because we don’t have safety. We can’t plan for the next step, we can’t expect what will happen the next time, if we will stay alive or not or our beloved ones will stay alive or not. So there is no daily routine. All things have been changed — our way to live, our way to cook, our way to clean our clothes. We are living in the shelter with too many people, with thousands, and we had our home before, so it’s a completely different life. It’s not about the daily routine. It’s about a war. Life has been changed because of this war."
~Noor Swirki
“My Life Turned Upside Down”
Palestinian women report on their lives amid Israel’s siege of Gaza.
Norah Alkahlout
Anonymous
Zainab Bashir
Dareen
Rasha Elwan
Noor Swirki
Vinícius Assis
Take a look inside my Long Covid body!
note: eye contact from 0:11-0:14, very intense eye contact from 2:41 until the rest of the video
this was interesting: https://www.hamptonthink.org/read/origins-of-modern-greed
content warning for cannibalism