LONDON, Oct. 29 — British-Bangladeshi footballer Hamza Choudhury has raised more than £100,000 (approximately 16.5 million Bangladeshi Taka) to fund critical medical relief and emergency evacuations for injured children in war-ravaged Gaza, partnering with UK-based sports non-profit Nujum Sports.
The Sheffield United midfielder announced the fundraising milestone across his official social media platforms on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to participants, patrons, and sports figures who contributed to the charity initiative.
“Alhamdulillah, we have managed to raise over £100,000 for the children of Gaza,” Choudhury stated. “A sincere thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and supported this initiative. Special thanks go to Nujum Sports for turning this vision into reality. Every penny raised will directly support Children Not Numbers, an organisation working on the ground in Gaza to provide vital medical evacuations for children whose only hope of survival lies in receiving specialized treatment abroad.”
Reflecting on the scale of the humanitarian emergency, the 28-year-old midfielder emphasized the urgency of sustained humanitarian engagement:
“I am humbled by what we managed to achieve in such a short window, yet fully conscious that this remains a modest contribution against immense suffering. Even the smallest effort can drive meaningful change. May these endeavours bring relief, fortitude, and enduring peace to our brothers and sisters in Palestine.”
The funds were generated during a charity gala hosted at Tower Hamlets Town Hall in East London, organized by Nujum Sports—a non-profit founded in 2020 to advocate for Muslim athletes and author of the widely adopted Muslim Athlete Charter across British football.
The event featured a live panel discussion with Choudhury followed by a memorabilia auction. Choudhury personally donated prized personal milestones from his career, with his match-worn Leicester City FA Cup-winning shirt fetching £7,000 and his FA Community Shield winners’ medal securing £3,000. All proceeds from ticketing and auction bids were remitted directly to Children Not Numbers to expedite medical airlifts and treatment programs.