Claire Hayek describes growing up during Lebanon's war and connects her childhood trauma to current conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. She emphasizes the toll on children and urges viewers to donate to organizations like the Lebanese Red Cross and UNICEF.
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Growing up in Lebanon, I lived through the nightmares of war. I remember running from one shelter to another, holding my breath, just hoping to survive the day with my family. And now my homeland again is caught in the middle of violence, and it's the innocent, especially the children, who are paying the price. Thousands of families, as you know, have had to leave behind everything they know— homes, schools, their entire lives— just to stay alive. It really breaks my heart because this isn't just happening in Lebanon. Right now, I know all eyes are on us, but we can't forget the people of Gaza, children in Ukraine and Sudan who are going through their own wars, living in fear just like I once did. It's 2024, and kids everywhere should be playing, learning, dreaming about their future. But instead, they're trying to survive in a world that's turned upside down. These are the moments that stay with you forever. Trust me, I know. Every explosion, every airstrike, it leaves behind lives that will never be the same. But we cannot lose hope. We have to believe in a future where kids and all innocent people caught in war, they can rebuild their lives. If you want to help, please consider donating to organizations that help these people. Together we can really make a difference even in these darkest times. So I'm gonna leave a link in the post here where you could help Lebanese people through Lebanese Red Cross or UNICEF and whoever you want to help that is really struggling right now because of the war. Thank you. Thank you, thank you for listening. If this helps people in any way, please do share it.
