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Ahmed Sarsour
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I’m a Palestinian poet and survivor of two wars—Sudan and now Gaza. I lost everything and began writing poetry as a way to survive, heal, and speak truth.
https://linktr.ee/ahmedsarsour
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—So please,
Let this third be the era of change,
Lend us the helping hand we have been waiting to exchange,
We have been denied it for almost eight decades.
So, let it be it, never repeated.—
— excerpt from “The Thirds”
Ahmed Sarsour.
October 7, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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In my poem, ‘Victory!’ I talk about all that has been taken away from me and everyone else underdoing this genocide, like a loose thread untangling a tatreez.

If you would like to read more of my poetry, it can be found in my 🔗🌲
October 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Interested in helping G4zan authors and artists?

You can support Coastal Lines Press, a collective led by G4zan authors and artists, through my campaign, Project Sarsour.

Donate here: chuffed.org/project/1440...
To get involved as a volunteer, reach out via linktr.ee/ahmedsarsour
natural paper background with olive branch on the bottom. Black text reads “One story, multiple beneficiaries. Funds needed: $6,220. Helping Gaza authors and artists. Please take a few moments to read, donate if you can, and share this story widely. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for standing with us.” natural paper background with olive branch on the top. Black text reads “I recently joined a Gaza-led collective called Coastal Lines Press, made up of different authors and artists from Gaza. They are on Instagram and Substack if you would like to check them out. They also have a volunteer form for anyone interested in supporting their work. The collective designs, prints and sells zines to help Gazan authors reach new audiences while also providing some financial support for them and their families.” natural paper background with olive branches on the top and bottom. Black text reads: “ they do not have any sponsors in our entire entirely volunteer based. Most volunteers donate their time to illustrate, design, edit, and proofread the zines, While others help financially by covering printing and binding costs. At the moment there are more than 30 scenes ready, but they are unable to print all of them for every event or book fair they attend because resources are extremely limited, and the volunteer capacity is stretched thin. So I thought maybe we could help raise funds to support them with printing more scenes, generating funds for Gazan authors, And easing some of the pressure on the volunteers who are carrying this work forward. three olive branches decorate the perimeter of the page, on the top of the page is the Project Sarsour logo of eight hands of different colors holding each other in the shape of an infinity symbol with a small tree above it and a small watermelon slice below it. A photograph of Ahmed smiling with a child next to black text that reads “I started Project Sarsour to help meet the needs of families I know personally in Gaza that are unable to advocate themselves for the help they need. Each story represents a family struggling to survive unimaginable hardship. With your help, we can bring them relief - food, medical treatment, and the dignity of knowing they are not forgotten.” - Ahmed Sarsour, Palestinian Sudanese Poet in Gaza.” There is a QR code in the bottom right of the page and text that points “donate here.”
September 29, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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What happens to time when tomorrow can no longer be imagined?

This question was the focus of our panel discussion with Coastal Lines Press: Time Without Tomorrow, featuring myself and other writers from Gaza. Watch the full recording here: youtu.be/eU4TBTkxX5w?...
September 23, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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An excerpt from my poem, ‘Why am I always sad?’.

Music composition and video by Lou Kelly @/LouKellyMusic

Join Ahmed’s Nation, our community of artists & volunteers! Link in my 🔗🌲 linktr.ee/ahmedsarsour
September 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Students in Gaza deserve protection. Teachers and professors in Gaza deserve protection. Education in Gaza deserves protection.
An off-white background hosts several lines of black text that reads, “Today is the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the majority of school buildings in Gaza have been destroyed, Educators have been killed, Gazan kids are asking their parents if they can sell the last of their toys to fund private education, Check your privilege. A double red underline sits under the words ‘Check your privilege.’”
September 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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These words are from a video we shared  in 2023. Now, we’re in the last months of 2026. Too much time has passed, too much has been lost. It must stop.

Please check out the fundraisers that can be found in bio 🔗🌲 to continue supporting Ahmed and his family.
September 4, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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During Black August and always, we remember and honor the Black revolutionaries and activists who dedicated their lives to the struggle for Black liberation, for a free Palestine, and for the freedom of all oppressed peoples of the world.

No one is free until we all are free. 🇵🇸❤️‍🔥
August 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Thank you Phil Mandelbaum (@awkwordisthis) for amplifying my voice ❤️ It means a lot to me to be able to share on-the-ground stories from G4za 🥹

Read the full story! 🔗 unicornriot.ninja
August 29, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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three olive branches decorate the perimeter of the page, on the top of the page is the Project Sarsour logo of eight hands of different colors holding each other in the shape of an infinity symbol with a small tree above it and a small watermelon slice below it. A photograph of Ahmed smiling with a child next to black text that reads “I started Project Sarsour to help meet the needs of families I know personally in Gaza that are unable to advocate themselves for the help they need. Each story represents a family struggling to survive unimaginable hardship. With your help, we can bring them relief - food, medical treatment, and the dignity of knowing they are not forgotten.” - Ahmed Sarsour, Palestinian Sudanese Poet in Gaza.” There is a QR code in the bottom right of the page and text that points “donate here.”
August 25, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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natural paper background with olive branch drawing at the top. Black text reads “Sixth story: The uncle of my brothers-in-law is elderly, over 60 years old, and has no stable source of income. His wife is also elderly, and both suffer from chronic illnesses. They do not have children and are currently living with their nephew. Their nephew tries his best to support them and provide for their needs, but the situation has become extremely difficult. My sisters and our in-laws used to help support them too, but life has become unbearably expensive. I would like to raise $2,000 to help provide them with some stability and support.”
August 25, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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natural paper background with olive branch drawing at the top. Black text reads “Fifth story: The sister of my brothers-in-law is also struggling. She has a son and a daughter and is expecting another baby soon. Her son is autistic and has special needs. They were among the families we sheltered in our home at the beginning of the genocide after they evacuated from Khan Younis. Her husband started a small business selling candies and snacks, but unfortunately it is not doing well. I was hoping to help them with $2,000 as well.”
August 25, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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natural paper background with olive branch drawing at the top. Black text reads “Fourth story: One of the families we already helped evacuate from Gaza last year, the Alshobaki family, is now struggling heavily with living expenses. Hosny was expecting a child at the time, and now he has a little daughter who needs baby formula and diapers. His brother, Hessian, now has children old enough to attend school, but he still has not been able to secure stable work. I would like to raise $2,000 for each family, making the total goal $4,000.”
August 25, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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natural paper background with olive branch drawing at the top. Black text reads “Third story: One of our neighbors, who also used to work with my cousins in farming, had his house partially destroyed as well. He is the father of three girls, all in primary school, and he is struggling to provide for them. At the same time, he is also trying to help support his sister, who is facing severe financial hardship too. I was hoping to raise $4,000 for them, with $2,000 going to each family.”
August 25, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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natural paper background with olive branch drawing at the top. Black text reads “Second story: Another distant cousin from my dad’s side, who is also our neighbor, has an idea to start a small private educational center where he and a few other teachers can provide lessons.” (slide 4 continued) “They found a place to rent, basically an empty piece of land where they plan to build simple shelters and create classrooms for the students. The rent is around $500 per month, and I would like to help them secure the first four months so they can hopefully generate enough income afterward to continue independently. The total needed for this project is $2,000.”
August 25, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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natural paper background with olive branch drawing at the top. Black text reads “First story: One of my dad’s distant cousins, who is also our neighbor, has been struggling financially even from before the genocide. He has three children, all boys. He used to work for around $8 a day, and his situation has not improved, especially because he is illiterate and has very limited job opportunities.” (slide 2 continued) “His sister is also in very difficult conditions. She has six children, and her husband is unemployed. They survive mostly on whatever aid or support people can offer them. They have two other brothers with stable incomes, but the overall situation is extremely difficult for everyone, so they cannot provide much help. I was hoping to raise $4,000 for them, $2,000 for each family.”
August 25, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Every story featured here is of real human beings, as real as you and I.

Through Project Sarsour, I'm doing my best to share their stories and support them.

Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for standing with us. ❤️

Donate: chuffed.org/project/1440...
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August 25, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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They just can’t. 💔
Please check out the fundraisers that can be found in my 🔗🌲 to continue supporting my family and me.
A semi-transparent, paper textured background shows a photo of olive trees on Palestinian land. Three red broken hearts made of paper overlay the background. Streaks of off-white paint are holding text that reads, ”Their lives have been stolen. Their bones have been broken. Their bodies can't take it anymore, They just can't.” - Palestinian-Sudanese poet Ahmed Sarsour, an excerpt from ‘Body Chant!’.
August 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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My collab with Matriachtype where we discuss trans rights in the supposed ‘First world country’ that is the USA. We disprove the argument of zionists that claim ‘Palestine doesn’t welcome the LGBT+ community so why should we support it?’

Check out the fundraisers in my 🔗🌲 to support Palestinians.
August 19, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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“The Palestinians refuse migration.  
We will live and die above our land,
the holy land of promised liberation,
under no occupation.”
- Palestinian-Sudanese poet Ahmed Sarsour, an excerpt from ‘The Thirds!’

Visual Art by community member Itami.
Painting of a figure wearing a maroon colored dress and shoes holding up a Palestinian flag while standing on a patch of blooms amongst a purple, barren landscape.
August 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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three stamps of Palestine and the words “the intention” in red against a background photo of the Brooklyn bridge, underneath is white textured background with black text that reads “This work is about archiving and keeping stories alive; supporting artists navigating extraction; building connection across distance; contributing to aid for displaced families.”
August 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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three stamps of Palestine and the words “the intention” in red against a background photo of the Brooklyn bridge, underneath is white textured background with black text that reads “This work is about archiving and keeping stories alive; supporting artists navigating extraction; building connection across distance; contributing to aid for displaced families.”
August 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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four stamps of the exhibition and some decorative poppies in front of a blue background. Black text on white textured background reads “Support creatives in Gaza. Build global solidarity. Experience real art. Our exhibit features works from artists around the world while centering Palestinian firsthand stories and showcasing the work of Palestinians in the Gaza and across the diaspora. This project has been a labor of love from our team and the artists who entrused us with their work. We invite visitors to explore the space with care, curiosity, and reflection.”
August 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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two pictures of the exhibition
August 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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a 65 cent stamp background with a picture of a young person amongst red poppies. White text reads “Take a tour of our virtual exhibit Palestine Lives is LIVE!” On the bottom in brown text reads “Explore powerful artwork from Gaza and around the world while discovering symbols of Palestinian history, culture, and resistance through our interactive scavenger hunt.”
August 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM