eSims for Gaza

NOTICE: Please only send eSims to Gazaesims@gmail.com. There are other sites that ask for you to upload eSim directly somewhere, don’t do it!

The infrastructure needed to access the Internet in Gaza has been destroyed by bombing and the Israeli government has blocked access.

eSIMs are virtual SIM cards which allow people to connect to the outside world, to communicate with their families, show what’s happening in Gaza and to get an education.

Over 300,000 eSIMs have been donated, with many people able to connect through one eSIM.

How do I donate eSIMs?

Several companies offer eSIMs that work in Gaza

[Most Needed] Nomad – Middle East (5% off discount code NOMADCNG)
Holafly – Israel OR Egypt (5% off discount code HOLACNG)
Simly – Palestine or Middle East (in app)
MOGO – Israel
Airalo - Global Discover

If you would like to make a donation of several eSIMs, Holafly offers this option.

Need a walkthrough on how to purchase an eSim? Click here!

Once you have purchased eSIMs:

DO NOT activate it
Find the QR code in the email
Screenshot the QR code
Send the screenshot to gazaesims@gmail.com
- Please make sure the QR code is readable.
- It must be a QR code, not a receipt or anything else
- Put the expiration date in the subject line (optional)

If your eSim is close to expiring and hasn't been activated, read this section

Are you in Gaza and need an eSim?

Contact or mention @Mirna_elhelbawi or @SpeakUp_00 on Twitter (X)

Spread the word locally!

Here is a pamphlet that you can print and fold, to spread the word.

Download PDF

Spread the word online!

You can follow the two main leaders of the efforts:

@Mirna_elhelbawi
@SpeakUp_00

@Mirna_elhelbawi

eSIM FAQs

Why isn’t my donated eSim Activated yet?

Please see this instagram post by Mirna on a few reasons why this may be:

What else you can do:

If your eSim hasn't been activated in a few days: Reforward the email to them (gazaesims@gmail.com) and put the expiration date in the subject line