We climb for their dreams.
You act for their future.
Every step counts - Donate,
Share or organize a local fundraiser
About the Climb
In April 2026, Jordanian-Palestinian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh and his expedition team began a climb of 8,848m to the summit of Mount Sagarmatha (Everest) 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.
Meet The
Everest is climbed not by individuals alone, but by teams working together
in trust and respect.
The Vision
The Witness / Filmmaker
The Backbone
The experienced local guides whose deep knowledge of Everest makes this expedition possible.
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.
Al Khair Programs
The climb only matters if we protect the children through real material means of support. The expedition team risks 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:
About our Partner
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.
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.
70
On-the-Ground Staff
We don't just send money; 70 staff members and volunteers in Gaza manage field kitchens and warehouses.
100%
Traceability
Every donation is tracked through a multi-channel logistics strategy via the Rafah crossing, Jordan, and local Gaza procurement.
Let it be a Tale
The kite is a symbol of childhood — a symbol of freedom, of travel, of aspirations, and of rising above limitations. And of course it has become a symbol of Gaza, immortalized in Dr Refaat al Areer's poem.
Mostafa and his team will fly above Mt Sagarmatha (Everest) a kite made out of a Palestinian flag as a symbolic gesture to grab our attention and direct our awareness to the children of Gaza who deserve to reach every peak of success. It's a commitment to champion the children of Gaza — our children — and lift their voices to a height where the world can no longer ignore.
"I want to rebuild my home."
— Ahmed from Gaza
"I want to become a doctor."
— Ziad from Gaza
"I want to become a journalist."
— Alma from Gaza
"I want to play football again."
— Rayan from Gaza
"I want to travel."
— Mohammed from Gaza
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.
Create your own community campaign to fundraise for Rising Dreams Mission through Al Khair Foundation (e.g. art auction, gala dinner, climb4climb, etc.).
Start a Campaign Take an institutional stance and contribute CSR funds, match donations, create a micro-donate link in your own checkout page, or other strategic partnerships.
Become a Sponsor
Help spread the message, promote awareness, and spotlight the dreams of the children of Gaza.
From now until the end of May 2026 there is a limited window for:
If your platform is interested in amplifying the journey or scheduling an interview, we would be glad to coordinate access and timing as conditions allow.
Photos and videos are courtesy of Aljuneidi Media Production and Leonardo Antonio Avezzano, produced in support of the Rising Dreams campaign.
