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Taqwa Ahmed Alwawi: Writer, Poet, and Editor—Amplifying the Voice of Gaza, Palestine, to the World

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I'm pleased to share the work of Taqwa Ahmed Alwawi, a prolific Palestinian writer, poet, and editor from Gaza. She writes on her website: "Born in 2006, I am completing a BA in English Literature at the Islamic University of Gaza, dedicated to amplifying Gaza's voice and bringing to light stories too often left untold. … Continue reading Taqwa Ahmed Alwawi: Writer, Poet, and Editor—Amplifying the Voice of Gaza, Palestine, to the World

How Can I Help People in Gaza?

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That is why We ordained for the Children of Israel that whoever takes a life—unless as a punishment for murder or mischief in the land—it will be as if they killed all of humanity; and whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity. (Surah Al Ma'idah 5:32, Quran)  Whoever saves … Continue reading How Can I Help People in Gaza?

Palestine Scholars Murdered in the Gaza Genocide

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Honoring the lives and legacies of Palestinian academics whose voices have been silenced I'm glad to see this website as a means of preserving the memory of the Palestinian academics who were murdered by Israel. I hope there will be other websites that do the same for journalists, healthcare workers, and others who have been … Continue reading Palestine Scholars Murdered in the Gaza Genocide

Gaza Global Scholarship Navigator

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This is one of the custom GPTs (Generative Pre-trained Transformers) I've recently created. Here's the description: An AI advisor helping Gaza students find fully funded scholarships, universities abroad, and study pathways. It provides application guidance, scholarship lists, essay advice, and strategic planning for students affected by the genocide in Gaza. I set it up to … Continue reading Gaza Global Scholarship Navigator

GazaBridge: Where Skills Meet Those Who Need Them

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A bridge connecting volunteers worldwide with people in Gaza — offering free teaching, mentorship, tech skills, and more. Image generated by Gemini based on information about GazaBridge. This new matchmaking service for Palestinians in Gaza was just unveiled on LinkedIn. It's an exciting and promising initiative that I have thought about for a while. If … Continue reading GazaBridge: Where Skills Meet Those Who Need Them

Welcome to 80 PLUS: Bringing People and Institutions Together to Rebuild Education in Gaza

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Homepage screenshot I recently participated in a webinar with founders of this new UK-based organization and many others from around the world, including in Gaza. I've taken the liberty of copying/pasting most the About Us section. I was moved, saddened, and inspired by what many of the speakers, including student activists, had to say about … Continue reading Welcome to 80 PLUS: Bringing People and Institutions Together to Rebuild Education in Gaza

Restoring Hope Through Education: The Gaza Education Tent

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Help Gaza’s children learn, heal, and hope. I'm pleased to share information about an important project conceived and led by Ruwaida Amer, a teacher and journalist in Gaza. Below is a description of The Gaza Education Tent in her words. If you're interested in supporting this project in any way, please leave a message here … Continue reading Restoring Hope Through Education: The Gaza Education Tent

Overseas Study Resources for Palestinian Students

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Image created by ChatGPT based on the title. This is a work in progress. Fully funded scholarships for Palestinians to study in the UK (Robina Z Qureshi) Financial Aid and Study Opportunities for Palestinian Students - This list was shared on LinkedIn by Tom Walsh, Lecturer in International Relations at King’s College London, Tutor, and … Continue reading Overseas Study Resources for Palestinian Students