My Name is Hala: And I am Still Dreaming

[This blog was created by Luz Cañas (rhythmandbreath) on Hala's behalf in the hopes that together we can raise the money needed to get Hala from Gaza to Germany. All funds collected will be forwarded to securing Hala's spot at the University, getting her student visa, travel and living expenses. We were trying to post on GoFundMe but was flagged because of the mention of Gaza. So I, Luz am trying here. Blogger hasn't failed me thus far. ] This was me before the genocide — full of dreams and energy. This photo reminds me of who I still am — even after everything I’ve been through. My name is Hala Salah. I am a student from Gaza who has spent the past two years living through war, displacement, and unimaginable loss. Like thousands of others, I lost my home, my school, and people I deeply loved — family members, friends, neighbors. What I didn’t lose, however, was my dream.  Despite the destruction and instability, I continued my education under the harshest condi...