Gaza’s Ramadan this year is like a pale, sick man. Gaza’s Ramadan this year erases my father’s compliment that I’m his serene, sane child. I just might go insane, I struggle to survive. When left with nothing, you struggle to strive. This Ramadan has different tastes,...
In a noble stride they walk, heroes bold, for education’s sake, a story to be told. With hearts determined, and steps so true, they march for knowledge, a path they pursue. Upon the path of dreams they tread, in footsteps bold where hopes are spread. Champions of...
Today I am entering Harvard University for my master’s degree on a full scholarship, and I am entering “to grow in wisdom.” However, I am not entering alone because as Oprah Winfrey once said, “I come as one, but I stand as ten thousand.” I am here to continue what I...
What are the educational services in Zaatari camp and how do they support the children? In 2013, there weren’t educational services like there are now. There were two schools, but the organizations didn’t focus on education; the emphasis was on recreational centres....
2019 was the year we began living up to our vision of building a higher education community to support students impacted by conflict. Each month came with a flurry of activities that supported our mission and grew our community. Here are a few highlights of the year:...