Mmastodon WarWar first seen 4 h ago, last 48 min ago, peak #2

Gaza-linked fundraiser falls short as donation fees mount

Original: End of month. We're $380 short of our $1,000 goal. $1,000 used to be our weekly target. Now it's monthly — and we still

A fundraiser reports it is $380 short of a $1,000 monthly goal at the end of the month, noting the target used to be weekly. The post details heavy deductions on incoming money: PayPal fees of about $50, exchange office losses above 20%, and cash withdrawal fees of 20% or more, leaving only a fraction of each donation. The message underscores how war-disrupted banking and fees are shrinking aid that reaches families.

Why now: Donations are being eroded by fees and blocked financial channels, a recurring concern in war-affected regions people are highlighting right now.

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 4 h ago to 48 min ago.

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• End of month. We're $380 short of our $1,000 goal. $1,000 used to be our weekly target. Now it's monthly — and we still can't reach it. Let me be honest about what actually arrives: — PayPal takes $50 — Exchange office: %20+ — Cash withdrawal fee: %20+ What's left covers my… · rouh · 14

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