A solidarity campaign launched to support the family of the late Hossam Al-Khawas, one of the victims of a tragic drowning incident in England, surpassed its fundraising target within hours of going live, with donations continuing to come in at the time of publication.
The Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB) launched the community fundraising appeal on the morning of Sunday, 24th August 2026, to help the family meet the financial and practical burdens arising from the tragedy.
The campaign drew a rapid response from members of the Palestinian and wider Arab communities, alongside British friends and supporters.
According to figures from the fundraising page, more than 360 families took part in the appeal. Contributions varied according to each donor’s means, ranging from £5 to £1,000, reflecting both the breadth of the response and the speed with which people answered the appeal.
The original fundraising target was £20,000, but the strength of the response meant the total surpassed that figure within a short period. Donations continued to arrive after the target had been reached.
