Hi friends! We have a couple of updates to share.
Firstly, Seraj needs more than $3,300 to pull off his final Ramadan project before Eid. He wants to distribute it on the last day of Ramadan, which is in 3 days, so we need to get to $20k ASAP!
contribute at bit.ly/serajfund
The financial situation in Rah Fah continues to decline, with intermediaries taking a 15-17% cut when people get cash out. He is so hopeful that this project will work out! Helping others and bringing smiles to faces–especially those of children–is clearly one of Seraj’s passions.
Here are the project details, all thought up by Seraj himself. He has amazing ideas! 125-130 cash envelopes containing either 50 or 100 shekels each. Seraj will distribute them based on how large each family is. Seraj will also make 40 envelopes for kids, each containing 20 shekels.
Currently, Seraj’s plan is to distribute his envelopes on the last day of Ramadan, before Eid al-Fitr. Last time he tried to print something, the printer had no electricity. He has a plan this time for checking in early to make sure he has a chance to print.
Working with Seraj on his mutual aid projects has been such a tangible reminder that we reject the notion of charity (which is very rooted in the white savior complex and pity of Black and Brown folx), and even allyship (not enough action) instead are partners and collaborators with Seraj self directing, leading us, and constantly motivating us to to get to the next goal so he can achieve his vision!
Because Seraj and his family have managed to survive, he’s been able to give back. No NGOs or governments, just a 21-year-old young man helping as many of his neighbors as he can. In his words, “This is my duty, sisters, as long as I can help! Why don't I do that!”
Seraj is genuinely a superstar to everyone on our team. His generosity is humbling to us. We have so much to learn from Pale-eh -steinians.
Secondly, we have a date for our upcoming virtual dance party! Mark your calendars for Monday, April 29th in the evening (Pacific time). Sky is hosting this event to hype up our virtual auction for Seraj. Follow Sky on Instagram for more details @rebirthgarments or @radicalvisibilitycollective
If you’d still like to contribute items to the auction, go to bit.ly/fundraiserforseraj ! Seraj’s Support Soirée would like to offer an item or service for every budget. And we encourage a wide variety of dough-nation types! While many of them will be creative objects, they do not have to be.
Some examples:
a book you love or wrote
a framed photograph
a massage (local area bidders only)
a meditation session
a piñata
a tarot reading
a t-shirt you love or designed
stickers
a virtual lesson on social media marketing
visual art
a virtual dance lesson
Your items will be listed this week on Give Butter! (stay tuned for details!)
Our support soiree dance party will hype up the auction featuring selections from the archives of Rebirth Garments fashion performances while you can dance with Sky!
Thank you so much for being here for Seraj. He and his family are so deeply grateful for all of the ways folks have supported them and partnered with them to help others. And our team is so thankful for how you all have stepped up. Please share and contribute!
-Written by my team member Bex with additions by me!
[image Description: a flyer featuring a photo by Seraj of a small little kid with a blue plastic bag full of fresh fruits and vegetables. The kiddo has a heart emoji over their face and is smiling really big. They are wearing a red shirt that says “sleep time” with a sleeping bear on it. They are standing on a sandy ground in front of a tent. Text to the right of the photo on a red background reads: Gaza Sky
Seraj’s mutual aid project for
Ramadan in Rah-fah
For part 2 of Seraj’s Ramadan project, he gave out 32 food parcels for 32 families around him in the displacement camps.
Send support to his family + others!
bit.ly/serajfund “
Underneath is a QR code with the link. ]
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Someone once said that you have to be a tradesperson to wear workwear, while I do believe that’s BS, I did end up converting a campervan without any experience and made it into my entire personality. Seriously though, workwear is super comfy and having a chronic illness means that my every day style has to revolve around soft, warm items with loose waistlines that don’t grip against my joints and cause any pain. It’s meant that I have always stolen a lot of my clothes from my dad’s wardrobe and now he has passed it’s a way for me to feel close to him.
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It’s all love. @stoneblu x @emanimeansfaith lensed by @nickieleerose #dapperQ #queerstyle #queerfashion #queerlove https://www.instagram.com/p/CmcLb5duzFx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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My IG is miserably sh-dow-b-nnd (from posting about 🍉) so I am trying out tumblr again!
Also we are very caught up on Rebirth Garments orders, so get in your binder, gaff, swimwear orders now since it’s getting warmer out at rebirthgarments.com/shop
Custom made to your measurements, access needs and favorite colors!
Currently 25% of sales goes to 21 year old student Seraj and his family in 🍉! Support Seraj’s GFM at bit.ly/serajfund
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Stemming from a rebellion against strict catholic schooling. I've always made sure from a young age to reflect as much personality into my style as I can afford. My obsession with pop culture influences a lot of my style, with a wardrobe full of about 100 vintage tees. Thrifty and nifty. Find me in a charity shop near you.
Bio:
I'm James, your local queer doofus. I balance my time working with my family in our mixed European cafe over in Bexhill along with running Laundry Day, THE queer club night of St Leonards. If you see me DJing across town under the alias Max.Load, come and say hey!
Social media handles:
@max.load
@laundrydayclubnight
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