Nawal Khalily
mike2018-06-11T16:29:37-04:00Nawal Khalily, Israel International Language Academy of Canada ILAC – ON, Canada English program Year of graduation: 2014
Nawal Khalily, Israel International Language Academy of Canada ILAC – ON, Canada English program Year of graduation: 2014
Amany Khater, Israel International Language Academy of Canada ILAC – ON, Canada English program Year of graduation: 2014
Yosra Albakkar, Jordan M.A. Sustainability Studies Trent University, ON, Canada Year of graduation: 2014 Yosra Albakkar is Daughters for Life’s first graduate; she has recently become the regional manager for developmental projects targeting regional water cooperation and natural resources with the Swedish Embassy & SIDA (the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) in Amman, Jordan. Her main responsibilities include managing support of these projects in the Middle East and North [...]
Jomana Abdo, Palestine Post graduate studies in childhood studies Oxford Brookes University, UK Year of graduation: 2014 Jomana Abdo is from Jerusalem, Palestine. In 2014 she got a scholarship to pursue her post graduate studies in childhood studies at Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom. She has a passion for working with children. She hopes to improve and strengthen the educational system and have her own nursery. She [...]
Shahd Arafat, Palestine MA degree in International Law and International Relations Oxford Brookes University, UK Year of graduation: 2014 Shahd earned her MA degree in International Law and International Relations from Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom in 2014. She obtained a Distinction in her dissertation, “Palestinian Prisoners’ Rights and the Identity of the Occupier”, and an overall grade of a Merit. She is working now as a [...]
Jamila Zaer The Asian University for Women Chittangong Bangladesh BA. Environmental Science
Reem Razzouk, Syria Politics, Philosophy and Economics Program The Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh Year of graduation: 2018 Reem Razzouk, twenty, is from Salamieh, Syria. She is an undergraduate student at the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh. She has been studying at AUW for three years, and is majoring in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and minoring in Development Studies. The Daughters for Life Foundation helped her to [...]
Saba Attallah, Palestine Economics Program The Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh Year of graduation: 2018 Saba Attallah is twenty-year-old from Gaza, Palestine. She received a scholarship from the Daughters for Life Foundation to study at the Asian University for Women in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Currently, she is an undergraduate student, and is majoring in Economics and minoring in Development Studies.DFL gave Saba the opportunity to study abroad, gain greater [...]
Asmaa Abushabab, Palestine Public Health Program The Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh Year of graduation: 2018 Asmaa Abushabab is a twenty-year-old Palestinian refugee born in the UAE; she grew up in Gaza. When she was seventeen years old, the Daughters for Life Foundation gave her the opportunity to study abroad at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh. Since a Public Health major was not available In Gaza, [...]
Haneen Afana, Palestine Environmental Science The Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh Year of graduation: 2018 A second year student specializing in Environmental Sciences, Haneen works hard to realize her dreams of becoming an important figure through serving her poor and occupied country. She won the Daughters for Life scholarship after of year of studying English language to be able to pass the scholarship requirements. DFL provided Haneen with [...]
Nour Alnajjar, Palestine Philosophy, Politics and Economics Program The Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh Year of graduation: 2018 No border can stop this Palestinian scholar from furthering her education. Nour Alnajjar is currently studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics and minoring in Gender Studies and Psychology at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh on her journey to make the world a better place for all. Thanks to the Daughters For [...]
Loureen Sayej, Palestine International Studies and Human Rights Program New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation: 2016 Loureen Sayej is a twenty-year-old from Ramallah, Palestine. Loureen’s thesis centers on children’s rights in the West Bank and Gaza. Loureen attended Ramallah Friends School in Palestine and graduated with an International Baccalaureate certificate. In Ramallah, she volunteered with refugee children and nursing home residents. Loureen enjoyed teaching English in [...]
Leen Alfatafta, Jordan Sociology and Gender Program New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation: 2018 Leen Alfatafta is a second year Sociology and Gender Studies student. After graduating from the scientific stream in Jordan, Leen spent a year abroad in Turkey, where she completed a Turkish language certification program. After receiving her language certificate, Leen applied to the Daughters for Life scholarship program and qualified to become [...]
Racha Masara, Syria Art History/Theatre Program New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation: 2018 Racha Masara is a nineteen-year-old Syrian student in her second year at New College of Florida where she studies Art History/Theater. She wants to become a filmmaker and activist, and being at New College has given her a great space for personal and academic growth. She wants to use art and media to [...]
Najla Fawwaz,Palestine Biochemistry Program New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation:2018 Najla Fawwaz is a twenty-one-year-old Palestinian student who was born in Israel and grew up in a small village called Eilaboun. Najla speaks Arabic, Hebrew, German and English.Currently, she is a sophomore student majoring in Biochemistry at New college of Florida in Sarasota, United States.When she was nineteen years old, she applied for a Daughters for Life scholarship; receiving the scholarship [...]
Hiba Miari, Palestine Biology Program Wilfrid Laurier University, ON, Canada Year of graduation: 2019 Hiba Miari is a Palestinian student. She was the chief of seminars discussing recycling, human rights, and discrimination. Hiba is a novice drawer, and loves reading and creative writing. She has read over one hundred books of various genres. She has volunteered for the Blue Mission Organization, where she was responsible for taking care of [...]
Mayar Tharowat, Egypt Physics Program Wilfrid Laurier University, ON, Canada Year of graduation: 2019 Mayar Tharowat, an Egyptian student, has always been fascinated by the physical universe. Since she was a child, she would sit with her father while he worked on electronic projects. Over time, programming, making electronic circuits and constructing robots became her hobbies. After she was chosen by the Ministry of Education to join the STEM [...]
Wardah AlAkrah, Lebanon Biology major and pre-health minor (Pre-Medical Program) Manhattanville College, NY, USA Year of graduation: 2019 Wardah AlAkrah, eighteen, comes from the village Jib Janine in West Beqaa, Lebanon but lives in a different city in the south. Her family members have always been by her side, and their encouragement is the bedrock to her success. They were willing to let her live in the USA, to [...]
Waad Hassan, Palestine English Literature major and creative writing minor Manhattanville College, NY, USA Year of graduation: 2019 Waad Hassan is eighteen years old, and is a Palestinian currently living in Lebanon. Waad is an avid reader who reads everything ranging from Shakespeare to Paulo Coelho. Her main hobbies are reading and writing. She has a passion for composing poetry and has more than sixty poems posted online. Waad [...]
Jaida AbuKhader, Jordan International & Area Studies, Pre-Business Program New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation: 2019 Jaida AbuKhader, eighteen years old, is from Amman, Jordan. She is completing high school at the Amman National School, and her academic interests include international and area studies, women’s affairs, business, and political science. Jaida enjoys dancing, running and traveling, and loves meeting people from all around the world and [...]
Diana Tarazi, Palestine Computer Science New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation: 2019 Diana Tarazi, 18-years old, was born and raised in Gaza, Palestine. She is now a first year student at New College of Florida in the United States. She has a curious interest in technology and computers, thus she is hoping to graduate with a computer science bachelor’s degree. Diana is grateful for the Daughters [...]
Simona Rahi, Lebanon Political Science Program New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation: 2019 Simona Rahi, an eighteen-year-old Lebanese student, has a passion for travel and experiencing new cultures. She chose Political Science as her major because it affords her a more nuanced understanding of the politics in Lebanon and the region, to be an agent of change in a region that is losing hope day after [...]
Rozana Jaber, Israel International Relations New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation: 2019 Rozana Jaber is seventeen years old and was previously a student at the Jerusalem Schools. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and playing all kinds of sports. She carries within her many aspirations for the future and feels that she will be able to bring about a change in society in the region. The Daughters [...]
Eman Alatbash, Palestine Accounting Program College Boreal, ON, Canada Year of graduation: 2018 Eman Alatbash, twenty years old, was born in Gaza. Her childhood was happy and sad: happy, because all of her family members were by her side, and sad, because of wars, and the fear, terror, and nightmares that they cause children. She would like to live in peace surrounded by the beauty of nature, and not [...]
Sarah Abu Ramadan, Palestine Culinary Arts Program College Boreal, ON, Canada Year of graduation: 2016 Sarah Abu Ramadan is a twenty-three-year-old with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Gaza University. She studied French, the language that she has always adored, and she has a DELF B1 certificate. Sarah is interested in music, food art, and poetry, and she stays active through tennis and jogging. Sarah is also [...]
Dalia Aita, Palestine Molecular Biology New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation: 2020 Dalia Aita is a Palestinian student from the Gaza Strip who grew up in a Refugee camp in Rafah City since she was nine years old. Dalia attended public elementary and Middle schools for Refugees in her city; she was a member of the Student Parliament throughout her years in school. When she was in 9th [...]
Marwa Soliman, Egypt Biology & Pre-Medicine Manhattenville College, NY, US With a long list of academic achievements such as being on the Dean’s List with honors, Marwa Soliman is pursuing her education in the field of medicine with hopes to become a physician. Originally from Cairo, Egypt, Marwa Soliman currently resides in New York to attend Manhattanville College. Many awards have been given to this Daughters For Life scholar who [...]
University of Leeds, UK Year of graduation: 2018 Leen Sabounchi believes one can’t go wrong with gaining knowledge. There is nothing to lose, and everything to gain. Pursuing an education will only benefit and open numerous doors for opportunities to land between one’s hands. Avoid limiting oneself and education will pave the way to a bright future. Residing in Jordan and of Iraqi-Palestinian descent, this social media ambassador, signed [...]
Abeer Obaido, Palestine Bachelor of Art in Liberal Studies New College of Florida, FL, USA Year of graduation: 2019 Abeer Obaido is a twenty one year old Palestinian born in Jordan and currently living in the UAE. She holds an Associate in Arts degree with an area of emphasis in social and behavioral sciences from International Horizons College. Abeer currently teaches art, classical guitar, and english to students with language comprehension difficulties. She enjoys [...]
Alaa Hajjar, Lebanon Biology Major, Pre-Medicine Minor Manhattanville College, NY, USA Year of graduation: 2020 Alaa Hajjar is from Chhim, a province in Mount-Lebanon. Aside from academic excellence, she is always eager to participate in competitions, attend conferences, listen to music, read books, and exercise. Choosing her major was not easy, but life gave her a hint: when she has been told her grandmother had cancer, she wanted to help [...]