RISING DREAMS – Everest for Gaza
24 February 2026
RISING DREAMS: Climbing Everest for Gaza’s Children
Carry their Dreams to the Summit. Provide their Relief on the Ground.
In April 2026, Jordanian-Palestinian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh and his expedition team began a climb to the summit of Mount Sagarmatha (Everest) (8,848m) carrying the dreams of the children of Gaza, handwritten on a kite made out of a Palestinian flag, to the highest point on Earth.
The climb promotes awareness. Your donation is solidarity in action.
While Mostafa carries the voices of the children of Gaza to a height where the world can no longer ignore them, Al Khair Foundation is working to ensure those children will see a brighter future.
Why We Climb
There are 1.1 million children among the population currently under starvation and blockade in Gaza. Thousands have lost limbs, and hundreds of thousands are living through deep psychological trauma.
Mostafa Salameh—a Palestinian refugee and Grand Slam mountaineer—is carrying their dreams to the "Forehead of the Sky" (Sagarmatha) to prove that even from the rubble, hope can rise.
But the climb only matters if we protect the children through real material means of support. The expedition team risk their lives climbing through extreme conditions to inspire your donations so that a child in Gaza can take their next step toward a better life supported by the following initiatives by Al Khair Foundation:
Emergency Nutrition & Food Security
$5 / £4 – Provides a simple hot meal for a child.
$15 / £12 – Provides a large-scale hot meal for a displaced family.
$50 / £40 – A child-focused food basket (supports a family for 10 days).
Water & Hygiene (WASH)
$50 / £40 – A hygiene kit for a family or a dignity kit for adolescent girls.
$300 / £240 – A water truck (4,000 liters) serving 130 families for a day.
$20,000 / £16,000 – A sustainable water well serving an entire community of 1,000 families.
Shelter & Winterization
$100 / £80 – Winterization package (mattress, blankets, and pillows for a child).
$200 / £160 – Essential tent repair materials for a displaced family’s shelter.
Child Support & Psychological Care
$200 – $400 / £160 – £320 – Trauma counseling and psychological support sessions for an injured child.
$1,700 – $3,400 / £1,300 – £2,700 – A full recovery package (includes mobility support, trauma care, and family reintegration).
Trust & Financial Transparency
100% of funds raised through Rising Dreams are ring-fenced exclusively for Gaza and we are committed to total transparency.
Through Al-Khair Foundation, your donations are turned into immediate, documented relief by 70 personnel on the ground in Gaza City, Deir Al-Balah, and Khan Younis right now who ensure:
95% Direct Impact: Approximately 95% of all donations go directly to humanitarian programs. Only 5% is used for essential operational costs.
0% Overhead: Applied to all Zakat-funded projects and emergency relief.
On-the-Ground Presence: We don't just send money; 70 staff members and volunteers in Gaza manage field kitchens and warehouses.
Traceability: Every donation is tracked through a multi-channel logistics strategy via the Rafah crossing, Jordan, and local Gaza procurement.
Together WE Rise
You may never stand on the summit of Everest, but you can be the reason a child stands again. You can be the reason a family can sit with one another in safety. You can be the reason a dream stays alive.
Donate- make a direct donation to Al Khair Foundation.
Community Partnership- Create your own community campaign to fundraise for Rising Dreams Mission through Al Khair Foundation. (ex art auction, gala dinner, climb4climb, etc)
Sponsorship- Take an institutional stance and contribute CSR funds, match donations, create a micro donate link in your own checkout page, or other strategic partnerships.
Media and Content Creation- Help spread the message, promote awareness, and spotlight the dreams of the children of Gaza.
About Al-Khair:
Al-Khair Foundation is a UK-based international NGO (Registered Charity No. 1126808) that has reached over 60 million beneficiaries worldwide. They maintain a permanent presence in Gaza to ensure aid is delivered even in the most complex conditions.
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Your contribution can make a real difference. Every donation helps us get closer to our goal.
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