Every now and then, we receive an unexpected surprise that overwhelms us with gratitude. This one came from Ross Weiner and Qatalyst Partners in the form of a generous donation!
The importance of chess in life
On Saturday, September 28th, I hosted a webinar where I shared my deep passion for chess and how it has positively influenced my life and the lives of other players. Chess, a game of strategy between two opponents, enhances one’s ability to analyze and plan, skills…
It feels like life happening.
Somehow we’re at the heart of Gaza. We, a few women. The beginnings were at a university in the US in the 80s when I was standing for the rights of oppressed in South Africa*. The beginnings were when my mother was born a few counts away from the becoming of an…
The Path of Hope: A Girl’s Challenges to the Dream of Pharmacy
A Girl’s Journey to Study Pharmacy From Zaatari camp, where life was filled with hardships, where life was filled with challenges. After finishing high school, my dream was to study pharmacy. But this dream was not easy to achieve. When I told my father about my…
Los Angeles Fire
My name is Salam Al-Gothani, and I am a fifth-year student at the College of Pharmacy at Zarqa University. Today, I want to talk about a painful and sensitive issue that affects many areas around the world, especially Los Angeles in the fall: wildfires. These fires…
JORDAN
Jordan is located in the Middle East on the continent of Asia. It has a population of 11 million people, with Muslims making up approximately 92% of the population. The official religion is Islam, while the official language is Arabic. The most widely spoken foreign…
My Firsts: Big and Small!
Life is full of all sorts of “firsts” – things you do for the very first time. They might seem normal, but they’re all special in their own way, and I wanted to share a bunch of mine with you! Fundraising Journey: My heart soared when my fundraising campaign at edSeed…
I am not afraid, I am no longer afraid.
I no longer love the sea, No longer love what I see, I’m no longer attached to the hazy residue of the past, Nor to the clock ticking fast. I am not afraid, I am no longer afraid. My limbs do not tremble, My tongue is not tied, My heart steadily beats. The truth is… I…
Ten Years in Za’atari Camp
My first moments with the identity of “refugee” began in Za’atari camp in Jordan. This first cry of my new life was far from home. Today, I have completed ten years in Za’atari. Ten years and Syria is now just a dream, a distant tale of my homeland. Za’atari camp is…
Public Bathhouses in Damascus
The Damascus Public Bathhouse Old Damascene houses are known for being large and spacious. They typically feature a courtyard for receiving guests, bedrooms, pantries, bright terraces, a kitchen, and a central courtyard with a fountain and citrus trees like citron,…
Continue On Your Way
Life is full of experiences and situations that we must learn from, even if we make mistakes. Every morning that I wake up is a new challenge to complete my journey despite all the difficult circumstances. I fear that one day, because of what I am going through, I…