What is Nazaand Jewelry about?
Nazaand Jewelry is my attempt to combine my passion for my jewelry making hobby, the concept of the evil eye, and deep desire to see a free Palestine in our lifetime.
In order for the evil eye to work, it has to be given to you/made for you, so this is my way of providing you with spiritual protection. It means a lot to me to be able to do that, as it connects me to my moral community, my culture, and my creative side simultaneously.
Above all, all proceeds from your Nazaand Jewelry purchase go to Dahnoun Mutual Aid (unless otherwise specified through the “Contact” option above), and those contributions in exchange for my art is a trade that is very near to my heart.
Who is Dahnoun Mutual Aid?
In their own words:
Dahnoun Mutual Aid is run entirely by volunteers and led by Gazawis inside and outside of Gaza. 100% of funds raised go directly to those on the ground. We work with a tight circle of long term partners on the ground who carry out all distribution efforts. We also work with a growing network of volunteers to mobilize resources for life-sustaining aid.
We operate primarily through large-scale community distribution efforts. These efforts are funded via direct wire transfer to organizers on the ground. When possible, we respond to individual requests for resources via direct wire transfer to families or to an organizer that can deliver funds in person. We vet families as they reach out to us through trusted family and friends in Gaza, including in-person visits whenever possible.
Funds for our broad distribution efforts are sent via direct wire to our organizers on the ground in Gaza. Funds for individual requests/emergencies are sent via direct wire to the families themselves, or when not possible, are sent to one of our organizers to deliver the funds in person.
Our current aid efforts include:
Monthly water distribution, in which we purchase 5k liters of water per day, carried by water trucks in both North Gaza and Central Gaza.
Food/meals distribution in the North and Central+South areas of Gaza. Standard food distribution in the South is chicken (*when available, otherwise large cooked meals are distributed) to families in displacement camps, centers, and schools. Standard food distribution in the North is large cooked meals distributed to families in displacement camps, centers, and schools.
Baby supplies (milk and diapers) and adult diapers for elderly/disabled people are distributed in the North to displaced families and at families' personal request.
Winter clothes and blankets distribution to displaced families in the North and South.
Tent distribution by purchasing and setting up tents for families and/or providing families the cost needed to purchase tents.
Cash aid distribution across the Strip.
Click on the image for their donation page!