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September 2023

Shining Bright: Introducing the 5 DFL Scholarship Winners of 2023!

2023-09-24T13:41:14-04:00

Shining Bright: Introducing the 5 DFL Scholarship Winners of 2023! The Daughters for Life Foundation is delighted to officially welcome our new cycle of 2023/24 scholarship recipients! Attending partner institutions across three continents, we are giving our warmest welcome to a total of five new scholars joining the ever-growing network of young women whose lives have been touched by our program. Though it’s a busy time for them as they [...]

Shining Bright: Introducing the 5 DFL Scholarship Winners of 2023!2023-09-24T13:41:14-04:00

August 2023

Reimagined and Revitalized: The Return of DFL’s Award’s Program

2023-08-31T23:25:42-04:00

Celebrating 58 winners of the 2023 Cycle Summer of 2023 marked the return of the Daughters For Life Foundation’s (DFL) Awards Program for the first time since 2016. The well received program is one that aims to alleviate the financial burden from Middle Eastern students in their junior years of undergraduate study by bestowing a financial award in recognition of resilience against hardship, financial need, a dedication to academic excellence [...]

Reimagined and Revitalized: The Return of DFL’s Award’s Program2023-08-31T23:25:42-04:00

Embracing Accomplishments: Interviews with DFL’s 5 New Alumni of Spring 2023

2023-09-01T12:18:52-04:00

Embracing Accomplishments: Interviews with DFL's 5 New Alumni of Spring 2023 As our new scholars have new beginnings, our outgoing DFL graduates mark the end of their respective academic journeys with pride and celebration. We are congratulating 5 DFL scholars on their respective graduations this spring, each one serving as an unforgettable milestone. Yousra Benradi, Liyan Alkawafhah, Saja Saymeh, Sara Saad and Rasha Aljbour Almajali are DFL’s Class [...]

Embracing Accomplishments: Interviews with DFL’s 5 New Alumni of Spring 20232023-09-01T12:18:52-04:00

November 2022

DFL Scholar Sets Eyes on Global Health Initiatives

2022-11-22T14:28:20-05:00

Esraa’s Journey with Daughters for Life  Daughters for Life Foundation is proud to celebrate another successful and brilliant scholar, Esraa Hassan. In June 2022, Esraa graduated from Western University’s Brescia University College with a Bachelor's in Food and Nutrition.  Coming from a humble background with three siblings, and limited financial resources, a scholarship would allow Esraa to go beyond the city where they lived. She was in a [...]

DFL Scholar Sets Eyes on Global Health Initiatives2022-11-22T14:28:20-05:00

September 2022

An Even Bigger DFL Family: Welcome to Our Eight New Scholars!

2023-04-06T18:08:33-04:00

Eight Scholars, Eight Lives Changed for The Better   The Daughters for Life Foundation is thrilled to welcome the new scholars joining us in 2022! We have a total of eight brilliant new scholars from all over the Middle East, pursuing their studies across a wide variety of disciplines and academic levels, spread between Canada, Belgium and Israel, to mark a new chapter in DFL’s history. In late [...]

An Even Bigger DFL Family: Welcome to Our Eight New Scholars!2023-04-06T18:08:33-04:00

August 2022

Never be Afraid to Try Something New:

2023-08-31T21:06:44-04:00

Eva’s Journey with Daughters for Life   Daughters for Life Foundation is proud to celebrate another successful and brilliant scholar, Eva Shenoda. In June 2021, Eva graduated from York University with a specialized Honors BSc in Biology. Currently, she is pursuing a master’s in gastrointestinal sciences with a specialization in immunology at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine in Canada. Following in our founder’s footsteps, Eva has [...]

Never be Afraid to Try Something New:2023-08-31T21:06:44-04:00

Steps Toward Greatness: Congratulations to Dr. Saja Anabusi

2022-11-17T13:14:35-05:00

Congratulations to Dr. Saja Anabusi, DFL's Graduating Fellow of Maternal-Fetal Medicine! With the support of Daughters for Life (DFL), Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Dr. Saja Anabusi recently completed a highly competitive fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) offered by the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Mount Sinai Hospital. This exclusive program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). Once selected [...]

Steps Toward Greatness: Congratulations to Dr. Saja Anabusi2022-11-17T13:14:35-05:00

February 2022

New European Branch of Daughters for Life Aims to Expand Opportunities for Young Women

2022-09-07T19:15:05-04:00

"A healthy society needs wise and educated women. An educated and healthy woman will raise an educated and healthy family.”                                                                                                                           [...]

New European Branch of Daughters for Life Aims to Expand Opportunities for Young Women2022-09-07T19:15:05-04:00

November 2021

Never be Afraid to Try Something New:

2021-11-29T12:04:05-05:00

Eva’s Journey with Daughters for Life   Daughters for Life Foundation is proud to celebrate another successful and brilliant scholar, Eva Shenoda. In June 2021, Eva graduated from York University with a specialized Honors BSc in Biology. Currently, she is pursuing a master’s in gastrointestinal sciences with a specialization in immunology at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine in Canada. Following in our founder’s footsteps, Eva has [...]

Never be Afraid to Try Something New:2021-11-29T12:04:05-05:00

July 2021

Two New Scholars, Two Inspiring Stories, A Bigger DFL Family

2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

We are delighted to announce that two wonderful scholars will be joining Daughters for Life Foundation in Fall 2021 who will be studying through the new partnership with the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. This partnership was established through the Canadian Friends of Hebrew University. Please meet Farah Qadi and Ni’mati Dmeiry! Both scholars will be studying at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the fall. Farah’s Story: Finding [...]

Two New Scholars, Two Inspiring Stories, A Bigger DFL Family2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

April 2021

Towards a Better Health System: Daughters for Life Welcomes a New Fellow!

2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

Daughters for Life Welcomes a New Fellow As we all try to cope with the current pandemic’s struggles, we are proud to see another wonderful young woman join the Daughters for Life family. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Saja Anabusi, our new fellow, who will be training at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Mount Sinai Hospital’s maternal-fetal medicine unit. Saja is an Obstetrics [...]

Towards a Better Health System: Daughters for Life Welcomes a New Fellow!2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

Congratulations to Dr. Zaaroura! DFL First Medical Fellow

2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

Dr. Hiba Zaaroura, DFL First Medical Fellow Daughters for Life are proud to announce that Dr. Hiba Zaaroura is the Daughters for Life first fellow ever to have completed the Medical Fellowship with the Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. We are so eager to share this accomplishment with our community! Born in Jerusalem, Dr. Zaaroura was raised in the small village of Reineh in Israel. She was exposed to [...]

Congratulations to Dr. Zaaroura! DFL First Medical Fellow2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

September 2020

Welcome Dania: The Newest DFL Scholar

2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

Dania: Aspiring Future Engineer Working for Sustainable World Daughter’s for Life foundation is proud to introduce another brilliant scholar joining the family. Dania Mahadin, from Jordan, was recently accepted to York University to pursue an engineering program. Even though Dania understands the challenge of pursuing such a challenging major, she believes that engineering encompasses a whole range of systems that benefit humankind. She looks upon this opportunity [...]

Welcome Dania: The Newest DFL Scholar2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

April 2020

Celebrating 10 years of creating better futures!

2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

A Note of Thanks: Ten years of the Daughters for Life Foundation 2020 marks a decade since the Daughters for Life Foundation (DFL) was established to support the higher education of women and girls from the Middle East. In these past ten years, over 400 young women at the undergraduate and graduate level have benefitted from DFL’s many programs that offer educational scholarships, financial awards, and fellowships. [...]

Celebrating 10 years of creating better futures!2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

February 2020

The Pledge of Peace Renewed at the 7th Annual Daughters for Life Gala

2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

The Pledge of Peace Renewed at the 7th Annual Daughters for Life Gala Since the inception of Daughters for Life Foundation (DFL) in 2010, we’ve helped over 400 young women reach their academic potential by providing them scholarships to study at renowned universities and colleges, and granting them financial awards and fellowships to pursue higher education. All daughters in the Middle East, regardless of their faith, nationality, [...]

The Pledge of Peace Renewed at the 7th Annual Daughters for Life Gala2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

September 2019

Four Full Scholarships have been Awarded to Accomplished Young Women

2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

With the help of our partnerships with universities in Canada and the United States, we are able to provide scholarships to young women in the Middle East who want a better future for themselves and their community. 439 applications were received; 272 for undergraduates and 167 for graduates and we were able to pick four amazing women who met all the criteria for the 2019/2020 scholarship. We had applicants [...]

Four Full Scholarships have been Awarded to Accomplished Young Women2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

August 2019

2019 Tickets and Tables Now Available for Daughters for Life Foundation 7th Annual Gala

2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

The Daughter’s for Life (DFL) Foundation would like to announce that tickets and tables are now on sale for our annual gala that will commence at 6:00 on October 18, 2019, at the historical Carlu venue located in downtown Toronto. Join us to celebrate our brilliant scholars and recognize the work of extraordinary individuals who have created a lasting impact in the international community. To mark this year’s gala, [...]

2019 Tickets and Tables Now Available for Daughters for Life Foundation 7th Annual Gala2023-09-03T22:38:35-04:00

November 2018

2018 Daughters for Life Gala Dinner Promotes the Message of Peace through Women’s Education

2019-08-16T15:31:14-04:00

It was that time of the year when Canada comes together to celebrate the courage and indefatigable spirit of the daughters of Middle East. Educational charity Daughters for Life Foundation hosted its 6th annual gala dinner on October 30, 2018, to honour the achievements of all the young women whose lives have found new meaning with the gift of education. At the elegant Carlu in downtown [...]

2018 Daughters for Life Gala Dinner Promotes the Message of Peace through Women’s Education2019-08-16T15:31:14-04:00

September 2018

Daughters For Life Wins PIEoneer of the Year Award!

2018-09-11T13:40:55-04:00

The Daughters for Life Foundation was named PIEoneer of the Year at the 2018 PIEoneer Awards on September 7th in London, UK. The event is held annually by The PIE, an organization with a focus on professionals in international education. The awards ceremony brought together winners from ten regions to celebrate the achievements and innovations of a diverse selection of individuals and organizations in the field of international [...]

Daughters For Life Wins PIEoneer of the Year Award!2018-09-11T13:40:55-04:00

August 2018

The Daughters For Life Foundation Gala 2018

2018-08-14T11:14:35-04:00

Daughters for Life to Honour Christiane Amanpour, Vera Banoun, Michael Dan at its 6th Annual Gala Dinner Early bird tables available, all proceeds go towards women’s education The Daughters for Life Foundation (DFL) will honour Christiane Amanpour, Vera Banoun, and Michael Dan at its 6th Annual Gala Dinner on October 30, 2018 at the [...]

The Daughters For Life Foundation Gala 20182018-08-14T11:14:35-04:00

From Business Suits to Lab Coats: Record Number of Daughters for Life Scholars to Graduate in 2018 to Pursue their Dream Profession

2018-08-12T20:44:56-04:00

2018 is a defining year for the Daughters for Life Foundation (DFL). Eleven young women from our scholarship program will graduate this year from across the world’s greatest universities. These brilliant young women came from countries like Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Syria and Iraq. And they won our hearts and our prestigious scholarship because of their sheer intellect and their resolve to do better for their communities We are proud to [...]

From Business Suits to Lab Coats: Record Number of Daughters for Life Scholars to Graduate in 2018 to Pursue their Dream Profession2018-08-12T20:44:56-04:00

The Daughters For Life Foundation Welcomes Six New Scholars

2018-10-10T13:23:00-04:00

The Daughters for Life Foundation is proud to introduce the five inspiring and accomplished women that have been chosen as the recipients of our 2018 scholarships: Passant Metwally, Sara Saad, Esraa Naguib, Sahar Al Ahmad, Yousra Benradi and Maha Mehanna. Each of these scholars from across the Middle East has been awarded full scholarships by Daughters for Life to assist them in their pursuit of higher education in universities [...]

The Daughters For Life Foundation Welcomes Six New Scholars2018-10-10T13:23:00-04:00

June 2018

Writer Margaret Atwood and Olympic Gold Medalist Penny Oleksiak to be Honoured at the 5th Daughters for Life Gala in Toronto

2018-07-23T20:10:34-04:00

TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2017 – On November 17th, The Daughters for Life Foundation (DFL) will honour two outstanding Canadian women at its annual DFL Gala Dinner in Toronto. The Lifetime Achievement Luminary Award will go to writer and cultural icon Margaret Atwood for her portrayals of strong female characters in her novels. Penny Oleksiak, the youngest Canadian to ever receive a Gold Medal at the Olympics, will receive the [...]

Writer Margaret Atwood and Olympic Gold Medalist Penny Oleksiak to be Honoured at the 5th Daughters for Life Gala in Toronto2018-07-23T20:10:34-04:00

An Unforgettable Evening… The 5th Daughters for Life Gala Dinner 2017

2018-06-18T22:32:35-04:00

An Unforgettable Evening… The 5th Daughters for Life Gala Dinner 2017 The elegant, The Carlu in the heart of Downtown Toronto saw nearly 400 proud supporters of the Daughters for Life Foundation (DFL) come together for the 5th Daughters for Life Gala Dinner on 17th November 2017. The Gala Dinner was held in honour of the many wonderful milestones and successes that the Daughters for Life Foundation has [...]

An Unforgettable Evening… The 5th Daughters for Life Gala Dinner 20172018-06-18T22:32:35-04:00

June 2017

Three New Scholars Welcomed into the Daughters for Life Family

2018-07-23T20:24:45-04:00

A Future in Science Beckons Three Young Women from the Middle East for the 2017 Daughters for Life Scholarship The Daughters for Life Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2017 Scholarship program that takes talented female students from the Middle East and gives them the chance of a lifetime to study at the world’s best academic institutions. Maria Shehata and Eva Gorgy from Egypt and Darah [...]

Three New Scholars Welcomed into the Daughters for Life Family2018-07-23T20:24:45-04:00

Daughters for Life Gala Dinner 2017 Announced for November 17th!

2018-07-23T18:53:26-04:00

The Daughters for Life Foundation (DFL) is thrilled to announce its 5th Gala Dinner on November 17th. The Daughters for Life Gala Dinner 2017 is dedicated to celebrating and honouring;  it is a time for the international community to come together to celebrate our Scholars and to recognize the work of selected women who have created long-lasting impacts in the global community in their field. The Daughters for Life Foundation helps [...]

Daughters for Life Gala Dinner 2017 Announced for November 17th!2018-07-23T18:53:26-04:00

March 2017

Two Young Women With Dreams of Becoming Engineers Receive DFL Scholarship

2018-07-23T18:52:09-04:00

The Daughters for Life Foundation continues to enable young women from conflict-torn nations in the Middle East to complete their education here in Canada under its scholarship program. The foundation’s newest female scholars to arrive in Toronto are Sahar Al Ahmad, from Syria, and Safaa Zaoui, from Morocco. Their arrival takes place one month after we welcomed 5 scholars from Syria and a few weeks after we welcomed our first Moroccan [...]

Two Young Women With Dreams of Becoming Engineers Receive DFL Scholarship2018-07-23T18:52:09-04:00

5 Syrian Girls on Scholarship to Canada Bring Message of Peace

2018-07-23T18:48:41-04:00

 Welcome to Canada! On a cold and freezing night, the International Arrivals Terminal of Toronto Pearson Airport felt particularly warm and joyous. It was after all that long awaited moment when five Syrian girls would arrive in Canada, under a unique educational scholarship led by the Daughters for Life Foundation and the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC). Amid loud cheers, bear hugs and the waving of ‘Welcome Home’ [...]

5 Syrian Girls on Scholarship to Canada Bring Message of Peace2018-07-23T18:48:41-04:00

February 2017

Daughters for Life Foundation and ILAC Welcome First displaced Female Syrian Scholars to Study In Canada

2018-07-23T18:47:00-04:00

TORONTO: The Daughters for Life Foundation (DFL) is welcoming today the first five female scholars from Syria who have been granted full-time scholarships to study in Canada, in partnership with the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC). Alaa Alakel, Asmaa Labbad, Aya Hammoud, Ayaat Labbad and Raneem Kanaan are the first out of a total of 15 young women who will leave behind the grim reality of conflict to [...]

Daughters for Life Foundation and ILAC Welcome First displaced Female Syrian Scholars to Study In Canada2018-07-23T18:47:00-04:00

November 2016

Dr. Abuelaish Joins Canada’s Governor General on Mission to the Middle East

2018-07-23T18:45:31-04:00

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Founder and President of the Daughters for Life foundation is part of a special eight-day mission to the Middle East led by the Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable David Johnston. The state visit covers Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank. And Dr. Abuelaish is joined by fellow Canadian leaders from education, business, and civil society to promote stronger innovation and education ties with the [...]

Dr. Abuelaish Joins Canada’s Governor General on Mission to the Middle East2018-07-23T18:45:31-04:00
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