Gaza Children Thank IShowSpeed for $9,000 Donation
A livestream by the streamer helped raise $9,000 for a Gaza school and soup kitchen run by Go Project Hope.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Philanthropy
Dozens of children in Gaza gathered in a large tent holding a handmade sign to thank the streamer IShowSpeed after his livestream helped raise $9,000 for programs run by Go Project Hope, a U.S.-based nonprofit. The organization said the donations will keep its soup kitchen and school operating for five weeks.
Why it matters
The fundraising shows how online livestreams can channel direct donations to humanitarian relief in conflict zones. For a nonprofit working in Gaza, a single viral broadcast introduced its work to thousands of potential donors.
Go Project Hope reports that $9,000 was raised through the livestream, with 100% of donations said to go toward its Gaza soup kitchen and school. The figure is self-reported by the nonprofit, and the total's independent verification is not addressed in the source.
The players
IShowSpeed
A prominent American YouTube and livestreaming personality known for high-energy broadcasts that reach large audiences.
Go Project Hope
A U.S.-based nonprofit that runs a soup kitchen and school in Gaza and works with Gaza Soup Kitchen to feed families in North Gaza's Jabaliya refugee camp.
The details
Go Project Hope works with Gaza Soup Kitchen to provide meals to families in the Jabaliya refugee camp in North Gaza. The organization said the livestream introduced its work to thousands of potential donors and posted its thanks and fundraising update on Facebook and Instagram.
Timeline
June 2024: IShowSpeed reportedly donated $50,000 to Palestinian relief.
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Video of the children thanking IShowSpeed was shared online.
Philanthropy Trend
Donations routed through streamer livestreams have become a recurring route for small charities to reach audiences far beyond their usual donor base. This case follows that pattern, with a U.S. nonprofit using a viral broadcast to fund direct meal and school programs in Gaza.
Viewers who want to support similar relief efforts can donate directly through nonprofit channels, and a $4 contribution is described by the organization as funding one meal for an entire family. Donors should confirm a charity's current programs before giving.
The takeaway
Livestream fundraising can connect small humanitarian organizations with large audiences quickly, but donors benefit from checking how each dollar is spent. Reviewing a charity's reported programs and funding timelines helps turn a viral moment into lasting support.
Further reading
For more on how charities raise money for relief work, explore our Philanthropy coverage.
