Restoring Education. Rebuilding Futures
I’m pleased to share this proposal drafted by Ms. Raghad, an English teacher who lives in Gaza. While there are many urgent needs in Gaza, where a slow-motion genocide continues unabated, she is well-qualified to lead one that will help selected high school students complete their Tawjihi exams and prepare for higher education.
Here’s a short video Raghad made describing the Madad Educational Center’s Back to the Future Program.
Please consider support this worthwhile project via a GoFundMe campaign.
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Executive Summary
Years of conflict have severely disrupted education in Gaza, leaving thousands of high school students struggling to continue their studies. Many have lost access to schools, teachers, learning materials, electricity, internet, and safe educational spaces. As a result, their dreams of completing secondary education and pursuing university have become increasingly difficult.
Madad Educational Center was established to respond to this urgent need by providing a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment for students. Through its flagship initiative, Back to the Future, the center aims to help students rebuild their academic journey and prepare successfully for the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Tawjihi).
The program combines academic instruction, exam preparation, educational resources, psychosocial support, and equal access to learning opportunities. It also ensures that students from financially vulnerable families are not excluded because they cannot afford even modest educational fees.
This proposal seeks financial support to strengthen Madad Educational Center and expand the Back to the Future Program, enabling more students to continue their education and build a brighter future.
About Madad Educational Center
Madad Educational Center is an educational initiative established to restore learning opportunities for students whose education has been disrupted by conflict.
The center is committed to providing:
• High-quality academic instruction.
• Qualified and dedicated teachers.
• Safe and supportive classrooms.
• Affordable education for all students.
• Equal opportunities regardless of financial circumstances.
Madad believes that education is not only a right but also one of the strongest foundations for rebuilding communities and creating hope.
Background
The ongoing crisis in Gaza has had devastating consequences for the education sector. Schools have been damaged or destroyed, classrooms have become overcrowded, and many students have experienced repeated interruptions to their education.
High school students have been among the most affected. The Tawjihi examination represents a critical milestone that determines access to higher education and future employment. However, thousands of students have been forced to study under extremely difficult conditions, often without consistent instruction or appropriate learning resources.
Without immediate educational support, many students risk losing their opportunity to continue their education.
Problem Statement
Students in Gaza currently face numerous barriers to learning, including:
• Interrupted education caused by conflict.
• Limited access to qualified teachers.
• Financial hardship preventing families from paying educational costs.
• Lack of learning materials and educational resources.
• Limited access to electricity and internet.
• Psychological stress affecting concentration and academic performance.
These challenges place an entire generation at risk of educational loss.
Project Goal
To strengthen Madad Educational Center through the Back to the Future Program by providing accessible, high-quality, and sustainable education for high school students in Gaza, enabling them to complete their secondary education and pursue higher education.
Project Objectives
The project aims to:
• Improve students’ academic performance.
• Prepare students for the Tawjihi examination.
• Provide scholarships for students unable to afford tuition.
• Support qualified teachers and educational staff.
• Create a safe and motivating learning environment.
• Increase access to quality education for vulnerable students.
Target Beneficiaries
The primary beneficiaries are high school students (Grades 11 and 12) in Gaza, particularly those affected by:
• Displacement.
• Conflict.
• Poverty.
• Educational disruption.
Priority will be given to students from vulnerable households who face financial barriers to continuing their education.
Project Activities
The Back to the Future Program will provide:
• Daily academic classes.
• Tawjihi exam preparation courses.
• English language support.
• Mathematics and science support.
• Educational counselling.
• Distribution of learning materials.
• Mock examinations.
• Academic progress monitoring.
• Scholarships for students in financial need.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the project:
• Students will demonstrate improved academic achievement.
• More students will successfully complete Tawjihi.
• Financial barriers to education will be reduced.
• Students will regain confidence and motivation.
• Madad Educational Center will strengthen its capacity to continue serving the community.
Sustainability
Madad Educational Center is designed as a long-term educational institution rather than a temporary emergency initiative.
The center will continue serving students throughout the academic year while expanding its educational programs over time. Financial sustainability will be supported through a combination of donor contributions, community partnerships, and affordable tuition from families who are able to contribute, ensuring that students facing financial hardship can continue learning without interruption.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Project progress will be monitored through:
• Student attendance records.
• Academic assessments.
• Mock examination results.
• Teacher evaluations.
• Parent feedback.
• Financial reports.
• Periodic donor updates.
Budget Categories
Funding will support:
• Teachers’ salaries.
• Classroom operation.
• Educational materials.
• Student scholarships.
• Furniture and equipment.
• Internet and utilities.
• Administrative costs.
• Student activities.
• Monitoring and evaluation.
Conclusion
Education is one of the most powerful investments in Gaza’s future.
By supporting Madad Educational Center and the Back to the Future Program, donors will help students overcome years of educational disruption, continue their studies with dignity, and build the knowledge and skills needed to shape a better future for themselves and their communities.
Every contribution is an investment in hope, resilience, and the next generation of Gaza.
An International Educator in Vietnam 