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This is the web page of the Pal-EAP Scheme, which aims to provide guidance and support to students from Gaza needing to evidence / improve their English language level in order to gain unconditional offers at UK universities

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Blog post: Evidencing English for UK university entry from Gaza (Aleks Palanac)

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Blog post: Evidencing English for UK university entry from Gaza (Aleks Palanac)

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This blog post provides an explainer about various ways in which students in Gaza can evidence their level of English language proficiency when applying to a UK university

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Evidencing English for UK university entry from Gaza - 80 PLUS

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Despite the challenges faced by students in Gaza needing to evidence their English language level in a way that UK universities will accept, it is clear that some students have indeed succeeded in doing this, often due to a combination of sheer determination, luck, and the willingness of some universities to exercise flexibility for students operating in these exceptional circumstances.

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Article: Lessons from Gaza: My Journey into Critical Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in English Language Teaching for Refugees (Aleks Palanac)

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Article: Lessons from Gaza: My Journey into Critical Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in English Language Teaching for Refugees (Aleks Palanac)

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This article draws on the needs emerging from the Gaza and makes the case for a critical and decolonial approach to trauma-informed pedagogy in ESOL contexts

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Presentation: Lessons from Gaza: The need for a Critical TIP in ELT for Refugees by Aleks Palanac

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Presentation: Lessons from Gaza: The need for a Critical TIP in ELT for Refugees by Aleks Palanac

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Lessons from Gaza: The Need for a Critical Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in ELT for Refugees

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Article: Palestinian Students' Teachings on Life, Hope and Sumud by Stephen Reilly

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Article: Palestinian Students' Teachings on Life, Hope and Sumud by Stephen Reilly

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In this article, Stephen Reilly Jr describes his experience during winter 2024 of teaching an IELTS preparatory course online to a group of young Gazan graduates and his awakening to the Palestinian embodiment of Sumud. He evokes his discoveries and sources of support for teaching the class and concludes that the lessons the students taught him were more abundant and significant than any he delivered to them.

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Palestinian Students’ Teachings on Life, Hope and Sumud

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Stephen Reilly Jr is working as an EAP tutor for the University of Leicester in NE China and as a mentor for students in Gaza. He has over 25 years’ classroom experience, notably at the British Council in France and Egypt. Email: stephen.reilly.jr@proton.me

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Ramzuna Languages is a global network of teachers who provide free and personalised English, German, and French lessons for Palestinian learners aged 15+, whether in Palestine or living abroad. Our programme pairs each student with a qualified volunteer teacher for weekly one-to-one sessions designed around individual goals, pace, and interests. Learners can follow structured pathways in General English/French/German, Academic English, Conversation, and Storytelling.

https://www.ramzunalanguages.org

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Online Volunteer Teaching for Learners in Gaza

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Online Volunteer Teaching for Learners in Gaza

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There's ​​​so ​​​much ​​​unrest ​​​and ​​​horror ​​​in ​​​the ​​​world ​​​at ​​​the ​​​moment, ​​and ​​​it's ​​​easy ​​​to ​​​feel ​​​completely ​​​helpless. ​​If ​​​this ​​​resonates ​​​with ​​​you ​​and ​​​you'd ​​​like ​​​to ​​​use ​​​your ​​​skills ​​​to ​​​give ​​​some ​​​practical ​​​help ​​​where ​​​it's ​​​needed, ​​​I've ​​​got ​​​something ​​​that ​​​might ​​​interest ​​​you. ​​ ​​
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​​Glimmer ​​​of ​​​Hope✨ ​​is ​​​a ​​​small ​​​team ​​​of ​​​teachers ​​​setting ​​​up ​​​online ​​​English ​​​classes ​​​for ​​​students ​​​in ​​​Gaza, ​​and ​​​they're ​​​looking ​​​for ​​​volunteer ​​​teachers ​​​for ​​​online ​​​group ​​​classes. ​​🌍 ​​If ​​​you've ​​​got ​​​experience ​​​teaching ​​​IELTS ​​​or ​​​TOEFL, ​​​that ​​​would ​​​be ​​​great, ​​​but ​​​General ​​​English ​​​teachers ​​​are ​​​also ​​​needed. ​​ ​​
​​You ​​​only ​​​need ​​​to ​​​commit ​​​1-2 ​​​hours ​​​a ​​​week ​​⏳ ​​(if ​​​you ​​​can ​​​do ​​​more, ​​​that's ​​​also ​​​great). ​​The ​​​learners ​​​are ​​​motivated ​​​and ​​​grateful ​​​for ​​​your ​​​support, ​​​and ​​​it's ​​​a ​​​chance ​​​to ​​​do ​​​something ​​​really ​​​worthwhile ​​​and ​​​potentially ​​​change ​​​lives. ​​ ​​
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​​If ​​​you're ​​​interested, ​​​email ​​​Gillian ​​​Flaherty ​​​at ​​​gillian@eltwriting.com ​​​for ​​​more ​​​details. ​​​Thank ​​​you. ​​

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Article: A capability approach to lancuage education in the Gaza Strip: "To plant hope in a land of despair"

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Article: A capability approach to lancuage education in the Gaza Strip: "To plant hope in a land of despair"

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Imperiale, M. G. (2017) A capability approach to language education in the Gaza Strip: “To plant hope in a land of despair”. Critical Multilingualism Studies, 5(1), pp. 37-58.

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A capability approach to language education in the Gaza Strip: “To plant hope in a land of despair”

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This article proposes a shift away from competence models (Byram 1997) toward a more holistic approach in language education. Drawing on original critical participatory action research with English teachers in the Gaza Strip (Palestine), Imperiale argues that the capability approach (Sen 1985; Nussbaum 2000) offers a potential framework for understanding and co-constructing language education in precarious circumstances such as those in Gaza. The participants in this study are followed through their process of nourishing what Nussbaum (2006) considers the three capabilities in education: affiliation, narrative imagination and critical examination. Their work also nurtured the further capability of voice and agency, which, in the specific context of Gaza, intersects with acts of aesthetic, cultural and linguistic resistance.

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We have just launched our ACE Sanctuary Scholarship scheme for the 2021/22 academic year. We have a broad range of courses available at various levels. Applicants may apply online through their chosen Programme until 27th August 2021. Applications are welcome from asylum seekers and refugees whose status in Ireland has not been determined and who are not eligible for typical social welfare entitlements. If you are interested you are advised to contact Ann Marie Atkins the ACE Sanctuary Coordinator annmarie.atkins@ucc.ie

A limited number of fully paid places are available on the following part-time programmes commencing in UCC in autumn 2021:

*Potential applicants can view full programme details including programme entry requirements for each of the programmes listed here at https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace/courses/
*Programmes will run subject to viability

** Contact Ann Marie Atkins directly regarding the Diploma in Learing and Development Practice for further details.

Who should apply?

Applications are welcome from asylum seekers and refugees whose status in Ireland has not been determined and who are not eligible for typical social welfare entitlements. Applicants must also:

* Meet the programme entry requirements for the chosen course including English language requirements;
* Be living within commuting distance to Cork during the course of their studies.

How are courses delivered?

Courses are usually delivered on a part-time basis (typically evenings and weekends) in UCC from September to June. However, given the current context of Covid-19 and the prevailing public health guidelines, there will be a blended
online approach for ACE programmes for the 2021/22 academic year. This will mean that for semester 1 all teaching will generally be delivered online. We will endeavour to provide more classroom-based teaching in semester 2, however this is dependent on the progression of the virus and public health advice in this very fluid situation.

ACE Sanctuary Scholars will receive a fee waiver for the relevant programme fees. The scheme does not include accommodation or any other financial support.

Before applying, potential applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with Programme Coordinator, Ann Marie Atkins (email: Annmarie.atkins@ucc.ie). The application process involves the following steps:

1. Applications must be submitted online through the chosen programme webpage.
2. Applicants must submit a 300 word statement outlining why they wish to study the chosen programme at UCC.
3. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to complete a language check in order to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
4. Applicants need to ask a minimum of one referee to write a reference to accompany the application. A maximum of three references are permitted. Referees can be a community leader or other person who can confirm your commitment as a part-time student, and your potential for independent study and reflective thinking. The reference(s) should be emailed by referee(s) to Annmarie.atkins@ucc.ie before 5pm, 1st September 2021.
Closing date for completion of applications is 5pm, 1st September 2021.
**No applications will be accepted after this time**.

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Sanctuary Scholarships | University College Cork

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We have just launched our ACE Sanctuary Scholarship scheme for the 2021/22 academic year. We have a broad range of courses available at various levels. Applicants may apply online through their chosen Programme until 27th August 2021. Applications are welcome from asylum seekers and refugees whose status in Ireland has not been determined and who are not eligible for typical social welfare entitlements.

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Conversational English classes (University of Sussex)

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Conversational English classes (University of Sussex)

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The University of Sussex is running conversational English classes for Palestinian undergraduate and Master’s students in Gaza, and is urgently looking for more volunteer teachers.

The programme is due to start at the beginning of July 2025, and will be running initially for a 6-week period.

Teachers will provide one 40-minute Zoom lesson per week that will include setting up an activity that focuses on spoken English. There will also be an estimated 1-2 hours of support required each week by the teachers via WhatsApp voice notes.

For further information, please email Zahid or Nicky at english.teaching@myyahoo.com . To sign up, please complete the linked form.

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Sign up for teaching English for Palestinian students

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Sign up for teaching English for Palestinian students

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On the 1st of May we held an event to launch the LINEs4Palestine multivocal report: the result of months of collective work, academic solidarity, and care over the past 15 months.
LINEs4Palestine emerged as a response to the ongoing genocide and attempted to provide academic support to colleagues and students in Palestine (especially Gaza) through online workshops, mentoring and a mini-conference. The multivocal report presents this collective effort.

We are now working on scaling up the project, and if you'd like to know more or to get involved, please get in touch.

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Resistance and solidarity can take many forms, and, as AMNA AL HUSSEINI reminded us in a comment on one of our posts, one powerful thing we can do is educate ourselves and others about Palestinian culture, traditions, heritage and history.

Take a look at this channel. These short videos cover a lot of different topics. Would you use them in the classroom?

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Hey Marhaba Palestine Lovers ! Welcome to Palestine Simplified – your go-to channel for clear, insightful, simple and engaging content about Palestinian history, culture, food, and daily life. We break down the complexities of Palestine’s rich heritage, historic landmarks, and current events into easy-to-understand videos. 🇵🇸What You’ll Find Here: ✔️ Palestinian history explained simply 📜 ✔️ Traditional Palestinian food & recipes 🍽️ 🧆
✔️ Palestinian culture, music, and art 🎶 ✔️ Key historical events & their impact 🔍 ✔️ Travel insights & must-know places in Palestine 🏰 Whether you’re curious about Palestine’s past, interested in its vibrant culture, or want to learn more about the daily lives of Palestinians, this channel is for you! #PalestineSimplified 🇵🇸🍉 is brought to you by a Palestinian from the diaspora, who wants to show and educate about the beauty, heritage, history, culture and uniqueness of Palestine and it’s people !

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ERASMUS+TEFL Resources for Palestinian students

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ERASMUS+TEFL Resources for Palestinian students

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The project includes main components; capacity building for academic and technical teams at Palestinian partner Universities, transfer of knowledge and best practices from European partners to Palestinian partners, dissemination activities, establishment of modern language centers, and the development of new four textbooks that is culturally customized to suit Palestinian context and culture, simultaneously, the new text books have electronic versions that integrate technology in the teaching/learning processes in a blended learning manner.

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جامعة فلسطين الأهلية - خيارك الأمثل ... لمستقبل أفضل

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ERASMUS+ “ TEFL “ - جامعة فلسطين الأهلية

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خيارك الأمثل ... لمستقبل أفضل

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Support Palestinians throughout the region in building confidence and fluency through 30-minute conversation sessions.

~Flexible scheduling with our straightforward booking system
~All materials are provided so no extra preparation is required
~Continuous professional development in decolonial pedagogy
~No teaching experience required: We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds

Become part of an international solidarity network committed to empowering Palestinians.

This is an opportunity to stand with Palestinians on the ground and make a meaningful impact.

Interested? Just fill in this form and we’ll be in touch!

https://lnkd.in/efiQMESg

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Support Palestinians throughout the region in building confidence and… | Noor Community

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Support Palestinians throughout the region in building confidence and fluency through 30-minute conversation sessions. ~Flexible scheduling with our straightforward booking system ~All materials are provided so no extra preparation is required ~Continuous professional development in decolonial pedagogy
~No teaching experience required: We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds Become part of an international solidarity network committed to empowering Palestinians. This is an opportunity to stand with Palestinians on the ground and make a meaningful impact. Interested? Just fill in this form and we’ll be in touch! https://lnkd.in/efiQMESg

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Conversation Practice for Palestinian students

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Conversation Practice for Palestinian students

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Support Palestinians throughout the region in building confidence and fluency through 30-minute conversation sessions.

~Flexible scheduling with our straightforward booking system
~All materials are provided so no extra preparation is required
~Continuous professional development in decolonial pedagogy
~No teaching experience required: We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds

Become part of an international solidarity network committed to empowering Palestinians.

This is an opportunity to stand with Palestinians on the ground and make a meaningful impact.

Interested? Just fill in this form and we’ll be in touch!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgPtl2DOpfBrkLpE4wlAwunMqZpRkkPFw9nJLrQMM58uuaPw/viewform

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Reham Alnaji, an English teacher, writer and translator, tells us about life in Gaza.

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Education in Gaza: Difficult but Possible

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by Reham Alnaji Since the war began, a year ago, the education sector has been ignored. None of the educational institutions had alternative plans for emergencies even though we, as residents of Gaza, are frequently exposed to escalations and attacks.

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FEKRA Project | 383 followers on LinkedIn. FEKRA: Empowering minds through education, research, podcasts & The Lit Club. Join us & volunteer in HR,Marketing & more | FEKRA: Empowering Minds, Enriching Futures FEKRA is an educational initiative dedicated to providing accessible learning opportunities, skill development, and career guidance. Since 2021, we have impacted students through academic programs, specialized clubs, research initiatives, and collaborations with universities and NGOs. Our Key Initiatives: Academic Support: SAT preparation, university application guidance, scholarships, and subject-based tutoring.

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Application deadline to apply is 6 June 2025.

The Representative Office of the Republic of Malta in Palestine has the pleasure to announce a Call for 2 Scholarships in MA Humanitarian Action and MA Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security, offered to Palestinian Nationals.

These Scholarships are offered by the Government of Malta, through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and the University of Malta.

https://www.um.edu.mt/study/feesfunding/scholarships/scholarshipsforpalestiniannationalstostudyattheum/

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Call for Applications 2025

Scholarships for Palestinian Nationals offered through Official Development Assistance from the Government of Malta, through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and the University of Malta.

The Government of Malta and the University of Malta launched this scholarship programme in 2014. The Scholarships are designed to facilitate the formation of young Palestinian professionals in two key areas which have become increasingly recognised as critical pillars for the creation of a more sustainable future for Palestine, namely humanitarian action and conflict resolution. Malta is an ideal meeting point for the realization of this goal, not only because of the relevant expertise it offers in these sectors, but also because of the strong historic and cultural ties it enjoys with the Arab world as well as with Europe.

Through its Official Development Assistance Programme, the Government of Malta aims, above all, to promote solidarity and provide assistance in a number of key areas including education and human capacity development. These scholarships provide an opportunity to a number of students to deepen their skills and know-how on important issues, thereby providing them with an opportunity to contribute towards the growth and prosperity of their own country.

Areas of study and research covered by the scholarships
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action
The Scholarship offers an opportunity for a Palestinian national to specialise in Humanitarian Action at a post-graduate level. The aim is to provide the successful candidate with the capacity and professional knowledge to take the lead in shaping humanitarian policy and practice in the country and the wider region, and to encourage bilateral cooperation in an area of mutual interest. Humanitarian action highlights local ownership, participation and bottom-up approaches.

Further details about the course are available here.

Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security*

*Jointly with the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University, USA (the oldest and largest conflict resolution school in the USA)

The Scholarship offers an opportunity for a Palestinian national to specialize in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security at a post-graduate level. The main objective of this program is to provide students with an array of theoretical and practical tools that will enable them to deal effectively with conflicts at the micro and macro levels. It also places a specific emphasis on the Mediterranean context as an area where these skills are particularly useful.

Further details about the course are available here.

The Scholarships will cover:

Payment of the University of Malta Tuition Fee

A subsistence allowance amounting to €1200 per month to be used towards accommodation, transport, living and academic expenses and any other costs that may arise during the student's residence in Malta.

One return journey (Palestine - Malta - Palestine), the cost of which is capped at €1000. Any additional trips or travel costs higher than this amount will have to be covered by the student.

Visa expenses to be capped at €350.

The selected students are expected to join the programme at the start of the first Semester of the Academic year 2025/2026.

The official start date for the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action programme is . An orientation session for international students will be held on Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action:
Monday 29 September 2025 24 September 2025 . Details will be communicated to the student after selection.

The duration of the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action is 3 semesters of full-time study commencing on 29 September 2025 (18 months).

The official start date for the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security programme is Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution & Mediterranean Security:
Monday 29 September 2025. An orientation session will be held in the week of 24 September.Details will be communicated to the student after selection.

The duration of the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security is 3 semesters of full-time study commencing on 29 September 2025 (13 months).

Only applicants who have obtained a full acceptance for the indicated courses will be considered for the scholarship award. Applicants who have a conditional acceptance cannot be considered.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action are available here.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security are available here.

English Language Proficiency.

Applicants are required to present an internationally recognised English Language Proficiency Certificate at the required level. Further information about English Language Requirements for the 2025/2026 academic year entry is available here. Prospective candidates are required to present their English Language Proficiency Certificate by the 1 July 2025.

Instructions to Applicants

Application deadline to apply is 6 June 2025.
Incomplete course and scholarship applications submitted after the deadline cannot be considered.

Applicants are to follow at two-step procedure:

Applicants are to first submit an online application for their preferred course, namely Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action or Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution & Mediterranean Security and provide copies of their academic qualifications, and all other requested documentation to the University of Malta.

Only applicants who have completed the online registration, including payment, will be considered.

The application fee for Humanitarian Action is €95 (non-refundable).
The application fee for Conflict Resolution is €120 (non-refundable).

The online application is available here.

Scholarship Application:

Apart from the online application, interested candidates are to send a separate email addressed to the attention of the Director, International Office by email.

The email should include:

A letter of motivation,

Three letters of reference

Curriculum Vitae (kindly include mobile number)

Scanned copy of their Palestinian passport (details page)

The subject line should read " Scholarship Palestine 2025 " and it is important that students submit all the documents attached in one email and clearly indicate their selected course.
Documents, applications and requests that are submitted after the deadline cannot be considered.
Applicants who intend to apply for the scholarship must meet the entry requirements set out by the University of Malta and the conditions for joining the specific programme indicated above at the time of application. Applicants who can only be considered on a conditional basis (i.e. are not in a position to provide proof of attainment of the academic qualifications required to join the programme) at the time of application cannot be considered for the scholarship

Applicants will be required to attend an online interview.

Applicants for other courses cannot be considered for this scholarship.

Applicants should be Palestinian nationals, are currently residing in Palestine and show a clear intention to return to Palestine at the end of their studies in Malta. Dual nationals who also hold EU nationality are not eligible.

The applicant's lived experience in Palestine, limits and extent of access to international opportunities, background, location and access to further education locally and abroad may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

Applicants employed in public office in Palestine, or working actively with NGOs in Palestine, will be preferred.

Preference will be given to applicants who would be unable to attend the programme without the scholarship.

The scholarship holder will be requested to enter into an agreement with the University of Malta for the duration of studies in Malta, which agreement will be binding in terms of the observation of rules and regulations of the host University and host country, to seriously engage in studies, register monthly progress with the academic tutor/coordinator, and complete the set programme within the established time-frame.

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Scholarships for Palestinian nationals to study at the UM - L-Università ta' Malta

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Call for Applications 2025 Scholarships for Palestinian Nationals offered through Official Development Assistance from the Government of Malta, through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and the University of Malta. The Government of Malta and the University of Malta launched this scholarship programme in 2014.

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Goldsmiths, University of London has earmarked 5 scholarships for hashtag#Palestinians 🇵🇸

The hashtag#scholarship can be applied to undergrads, masters, and postgrads, and it includes:

✧ Tuition fee waived
✧ £19,950 living allowance
✧ Flights to and from the UK

(Please note it only covers one year)

➡️ The application deadline is fast approaching: 25th April 2025 (by midnight)

Want to know more? Head on over here: https://www.gold.ac.uk/fees-funding/scholarships/palestinian-scholarship/

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Successful applicants will receive a full tuition fee waiver, a living allowance of £19,550 for their year of study, and we will also pay for a return trip to and from the UK.

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Postgraduate scholarship at University of Sheffield for Palestinian students from Gaza

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Postgraduate scholarship at University of Sheffield for Palestinian students from Gaza

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The University of Sheffield offer Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate scholarship for the year 2025, the scholarship covers the cost of tuition, accommodation in a single occupant en-suite room in University halls of residence and a maintenance award of £5,000.

Eligibility :
To apply and be considered for the scholarship you must:

🍉 Be a citizen of Gaza or having been a citizen of Gaza prior to the escalation of the conflict in October 2023.
🍉 Be self-funding and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes
hold a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Sheffield before the application deadline to study a one year, full-time postgraduate taught masters course starting in September 2025.

🍉 The deadline to submit your application is 1pm (UK time) on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

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We’re pleased to offer one scholarship for a taught postgraduate student from Gaza in 2025.

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Rami Khader: Resistance, Resilience & Love

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Rami Khader: Resistance, Resilience & Love

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Healing Conversations from the Front Lines of Activism

Anar’s website: https://anar.ps

Healing to Hope: https://www.healingtohope.org

Anar’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anarbethlehem

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Healing Conversations from the Front Lines of Activism

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Rami Khader: Resistance, Resilience & Love

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Healing Conversations from the Front Lines of Activism - Insight and inspiration at the intersection of healing, spirituality, and social transformation.

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Academics4Gaza: Weekly social sessions for Palestinian students in Gaza.

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Academics4Gaza: Weekly social sessions for Palestinian students in Gaza.

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ACADEMICS4GAZA is delighted to invite students in hashtag#Gaza to our weekly social sessions, held every Wednesday. These sessions provide a space for hashtag#connection, hashtag#discussion, and hashtag#support. Below, you’ll find the schedule for the upcoming months.

To join, please contact us at academics4gaza@gmail.com, and feel free to share this information with your fellow students in Gaza.

We are also pleased to announce that our one-on-one tutoring sessions have resumed! If you need academic support in specific subjects or scientific disciplines, we encourage you to request a tutor. Our dedicated network of academics is here to assist you in your studies.

Finally, if you know other students who could benefit from ACADEMICS4GAZA, we warmly invite you to connect them with us. Our goal is to support as many students as possible.

For tutoring requests or student referrals, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!

Warm regards,
A4G

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Palestinian Scholars Program at Second Chance

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Palestinian Scholars Program at Second Chance

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Welcome to the application for the Palestinian Scholars Program at Second Chance (PSP@SC) for the 2025 year. We are proud to support a small number of Palestinian students who seek to pursue their undergraduate studies at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), with the opportunity for late stage admission to the university and the possibility of a need-based scholarship that covers the cost of attendance. Second Chance will provide students who successfully complete the application and selection process with mentoring, coaching, guidance and application support. Please note that this application must be completed by the student applying for scholarship consideration, not the nominator.

The deadline for filling out this application is May 1, 2025.

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Welcome to the application for the Palestinian Scholars Program at Second Chance (PSP@SC) for the 2025 year. We are proud to support a small number of Palestinian students who seek to pursue their undergraduate studies at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), with the opportunity for late stage admission to the university and the possibility of a need-based scholarship that covers the cost of attendance. Second Chance will provide students who successfully complete the application and selection process with mentoring, coaching, guidance and application support. Please note that this application must be completed by the student applying for scholarship consideration, not the nominator.

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Glimmer of Hope: Online Academic English Sessions

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Glimmer of Hope: Online Academic English Sessions

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Financial Aid and Study Opportunities for Palestinian Students

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Financial Aid and Study Opportunities for Palestinian Students

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Financial Aid and Study Opportunities for Palestinian Students 

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🌟 Empower Bright Futures: Support PSSAR Today 🌟

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🌟 Empower Bright Futures: Support PSSAR Today 🌟

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Thanks to the tireless dedication of over 100 volunteers 🙌, PSSAR is now assisting more than 450 candidates with applications, funding, and visa processing. 🌍✈️ Yet, while our efforts have expanded, our funding has not kept pace.

💡 Here’s how you can help:
To continue transforming lives, we urgently need your support. Your donation today will help us create more success stories like Heba’s, Ameer’s, Mohamad’s, and Nermin’s. Together, we can open doors to opportunity and ensure these deserving students thrive. 🌟🌍

👉 Click below to donate now and join this life-changing mission: https://handsforcharity.org/pssar/
https://pssar.ca/donate

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📢 Volunteer Opportunity – Help Palestinian Students Practice English!

PSSAR is looking for dedicated volunteers to support Palestinian students in improving their English conversation skills! As a Language Helper, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by engaging in 1-on-1 speaking practice with students who are eager to learn.

🌍 Why Volunteer?

✅ Just 1.5 hours per week commitment
✅ Flexible scheduling – perfect for students & professionals
✅ Make a real difference in someone’s life!

Our students are talented individuals who deserve access to more opportunities, and your support can help bridge the gap. This is a unique chance to connect across cultures, build friendships, and contribute to a powerful initiative.

🔗 Sign up now and be part of this meaningful effort: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehBb3R0O-te37cySaFnripDtU3A6F9eBwmqfFlv9DnrkKNYg/viewform

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Dr Maria Grazia Imperiale (University of Glasgow) outlines how the LINEs4Palestine project has been providing CPD opportunities and mentoring to ELT/Education students and staff in Gaza

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LINEs4Palestine: An international collaboration for ELT capacity building in times of genocide

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Dr Maria Grazia Imperiale (University of Glasgow) outlines how the LINEs4Palestine project has been providing CPD opportunities and mentoring to ELT/Education students and staff in Gaza

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LINEs4Palestine: An international collaboration for ELT capacity building in times of genocide

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The BRISMES Fund for Higher Education in Gaza

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The BRISMES Fund for Higher Education in Gaza

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The British Society for Middle East Studies has established the BRISMES Fund for Higher Education in Gaza. We are raising funds for ISNAD, a scholarship programme run by Taawon, a Palestinian-led non-profit organisation based in Geneva.
Your donations will help:
-Provide scholarships for students in Gaza, allowing them to continue their education despite immense barriers;
-Support university staff by helping institutions in Gaza pay salaries and sustain operations.
Why Your Support Matters
By contributing to this initiative, you are directly supporting students, academics and other university staff in Gaza, enabling them to continue their work and studies despite overwhelming adversity.
How You Can Help
£422 covers a full semester’s tuition for a university student.
£845 covers a full academic year.
Our goal is to raise £25,000 as soon as possible. So far, we have raised almost £13,000. Every contribution—no matter the size—makes a transformative difference.
Donate Now by clicking here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-brismes-fund-for-higher-education-in-gaza
If you are unable to donate, you can still help by sharing this fundraiser with your colleagues and networks

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This fundraiser is organized by British Society for Middle Eastern Studies.

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Donate to The BRISMES Fund for Higher Education in Gaza, organized by British Society for Middle Eastern Studies

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Founded in 1973, the British Society for Middle Eastern Studi… British Society for Middle Eastern Studies needs your support for The BRISMES Fund for Higher Education in Gaza

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Call for Chapter Proposals. Voices of Sumud: Teaching English Amidst Occupation in Palestine 

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Call for Chapter Proposals. Voices of Sumud: Teaching English Amidst Occupation in Palestine 

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Book Title: Voices of Sumud: Teaching English Amidst Occupation in Palestine

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Chapter: English for creative resistance: Critical pedagogy in a teacher education programme in Palestine

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Chapter: English for creative resistance: Critical pedagogy in a teacher education programme in Palestine

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Imperiale, M. G. (2023) English for creative resistance: Critical pedagogy in a teacher education programme in Palestine. In: Hird, D. (ed.) Critical Pedagogies for Modern Languages Education. Criticality, Decolonization, and Social Justice. Series: Bloomsbury guidebooks for language teachers. Bloomsbury Academic: London. ISBN 9781350298774

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Chapter: Pedagogies of hope and resistance: English language education in the context of the Gaza Strip, Palestine

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Chapter: Pedagogies of hope and resistance: English language education in the context of the Gaza Strip, Palestine

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Imperiale, M. G., Phipps, A. , Al-Masri, N. and Fassetta, G. (2017) Pedagogies of hope and resistance: English language education in the context of the Gaza Strip, Palestine. In: Erling, E. J. (ed.) English Across the Fracture Lines. British Council: London, pp. 31-38. ISBN 9780863558788

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Chapter: (In)articulability of pain and trauma: idioms of distress in the Gaza Strip

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Chapter: (In)articulability of pain and trauma: idioms of distress in the Gaza Strip

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Imperiale, M. G. (2020) (In)articulability of pain and trauma: idioms of distress in the Gaza Strip. In: Fassetta, G., Al-Masri, N. and Phipps, A. (eds.) Multilingual Online Academic Collaborations as Resistance: Crossing Impassable Borders. Series: Researching multilingually (4). Multilingual Matters: Bristol. ISBN 9781788929592

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Chapter: Building relationships and praxis despite persistent obstacles

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Chapter: Building relationships and praxis despite persistent obstacles

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Imperiale, M. G. (2021) Building relationships and praxis despite persistent obstacles. In: Kara, H. and Khoo, S.-m. (eds.) Qualitative and Digital Research in Times of Crisis: Methods, Reflexivity and Ethics. Policy Press. ISBN 9781447363798

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Chapter: Expressing emotions with students in the Gaza Strip

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Chapter: Expressing emotions with students in the Gaza Strip

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Imperiale, M. G. (2022) Expressing emotions with students in the Gaza Strip. In: Birch, B. M. (ed.) Creating Classrooms of Peace in English Language Teaching. Routledge. ISBN 9780367705817

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Article: Online teacher training in a context of forced immobility: the case of Gaza, Palestine

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Article: Online teacher training in a context of forced immobility: the case of Gaza, Palestine

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Online Teacher Training in a Context of Forced Immobility: The Case of Gaza, Palestine

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This article discusses an action research study that involved the design and delivery of an online training course for teachers of Arabic to speakers of other languages in the Gaza Strip (Palestine…

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Article: A capability approach to language education in the Gaza Strip: “To plant hope in a land of despair”

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Article: A capability approach to language education in the Gaza Strip: “To plant hope in a land of despair”

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Article: Intercultural education in times of restricted travel: lessons from the Gaza Strip

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Article: Intercultural education in times of restricted travel: lessons from the Gaza Strip

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'We have education as a weapon' - EAP for Social Justice podcast from Gaza

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'We have education as a weapon' - EAP for Social Justice podcast from Gaza

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This recording comes from Gaza, a place once described as “a global metaphor for reclaiming justice.” Dr Paul Breen interviews five students of English at a Palestinian university, focusing on the human side of studying in a war zone. These five students share their stories, their hopes, their dreams and their experiences in a powerful episode that will be of interest to educators not just in the field of English but across the full spectrum of higher education. Now is the time to listen - not just to this podcast but the human voice of Palestine. This is a story of war, personalised.

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‘We have education as our weapon’ - EAP for Social Justice podcast from Gaza

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Podcast · Paul Breen · Join us live from Gaza where we see the human side of the conflict through the stories of five female students from Palestine, sharing stories of their thoughts and experiences of completing their studies in a war zone.

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If I Must Die by Refaat Alareer in many Languages and Voices

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If I Must Die by Refaat Alareer in many Languages and Voices

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Could you contribute your voice to this ever expanding playlist If I Must Die by Refaat Alareer in many Languages and Voices? https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj-mcWeMmSZx5E2Tw6c7SA4Kdk1421SJc&si=prdFWVr9uRvyg_0p

Poet, storyteller and teacher Refaat Alareer was targeted and assassinated along with close family in an Israeli airstrike on 6 December 2023.

Already the invitation to recite his extraordinary poem If I Must Die in diverse languages and voices has made this playlist an ever-growing testament to the power of the spoken word in calling for change.

You are invited to add your voice or your students' voices in English or any other language or dialect to those who have already contributed. Just email the mp4 video file to davidheathfield@hotmail.co.uk using wetransfer or similar.

If I Must Die - Dr Refaat Alareer

If I must die,

you must live

to tell my story

to sell my things

to buy a piece of cloth

and some strings,

(make it white with a long tail)

so that a child, somewhere in Gaza

while looking heaven in the eye

awaiting his dad who left in a blaze –

and bid no one farewell

not even to his flesh

not even to himself –

sees the kite, my kite you made, flying up

above

and thinks for a moment an angel is there

bringing back love

If I must die

let it bring hope

let it be a tale.

🪁Here is the incredibly beautiful soundwave https://youtu.be/hWHw7cQoye8 made by the artist An Ting including languages spoken in India and Nepal; Latin American Spanish; Kiswahili, Iraqw and Afrikaans from Africa; a number of languages spoken across Europe; Mandarin Chinese; Turkish; Farsi; Urdu; Baluchi; Scots, Doric, Welsh and English from the island where I live; Yiddish, Hebrew and Arabic. Please play this soundwave freely with your students and with everyone you know - we would love to know what the response is.

Do like, comment on and share this post, for the sake of humanity🪁

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Tell a Child in Gaza's Tale is a project organised by Haneen Khaled Jadallah and David Heathfield. Haneen from Gaza and David from the UK invite you and everybody you know to choose a tale, retell it and share it around the world to return the hospitality shown from their homes in Gaza by wonderful young storytellers.

Nearly every day David posts a story which has been told by a Palestinian child.

Here are the stories: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BKu7JPXmONEB6y5cbeGlUW6zWi3SmRAP/view

When you send David a video of you and/or your students retelling one of the stories as an mp4 file, he can add it to this amazing global public playlist 'Tell a Child in Gaza’s Tale' https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj-mcWeMmSZw63V5abQ4fw3JIITI_S_kS&si=du47VczUOOkf3dQo which is growing and growing.

To find out more about the project, read this article by Haneen Khaled Jadallah and David Heathfield https://www.hltmag.co.uk/feb24/tell-a-child-in-gazas-tale

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Connect Palestine | Scholarship Database

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Connect Palestine | Scholarship Database

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Connect Palestine | Scholarship Database

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Gaza Tip Sheets: Psychological First Aid for Children Surviving Trauma

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Gaza Tip Sheets: Psychological First Aid for Children Surviving Trauma

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This set of psychological tip sheets focuses on acute needs of Palestinian children due to the present day atrocities, serving as a form of psychological first aid, in both Arabic and English.

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Gaza Tip Sheets: Psychological First Aid for Children Surviving Trauma - Clinic Psychology

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This set of psychological tip sheets focuses on acute needs of Palestinian children due to the present day atrocities, serving as a form of psychological first aid, in both Arabic…

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Scholarships for Ghazza is an organization that connects Palestinian mentees from Gaza with mentors who have experience in their field to guide them through the scholarship and university application process.

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Scholarships for Ghazza · Mentor Intake Form

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Thank you so much for stepping up to help Palestinian students continue their education.

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Guidelines for Educators in Crisis Settings (Prof. Saida Affouneh)

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Guidelines for Educators in Crisis Settings (Prof. Saida Affouneh)

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These practical guidelines were developed by Prof. Saida Affouneh from An-Najah National University in Nablus (West Bank), based on her expertise in designing learning programmes for students in Gaza

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Guidelines for educators in crisis settings.pdf

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Self-access trauma training for ESOL practitioners

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Self-access trauma training for ESOL practitioners

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Kate Wallace - ESOL Course Leader, City College Norwich

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Trauma-informed ESOL for refugees: self-access training and workshop | Sanctuary Seekers’ Unit | University of Leicester

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Access free trauma informed pedagogy training for ESOL and EAP practitioners who teach English to people from refugee backgrounds

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Psycho-Social Support and Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox (Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies)

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Psycho-Social Support and Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox (Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies)

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The Psychosocial Support (PSS) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Toolbox has a variety of tools to meet the interests and needs of many different stakeholders working on PSS and SEL in Education in Emergencies (EiE).

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Webinar: Psycho-Social Support for Students in Gaza (Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies / INEE)

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Webinar: Psycho-Social Support for Students in Gaza (Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies / INEE)

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Free-self-access training and resources at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels

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Thrive LDN has partnered with Nicola Lester Psychological Trauma Consultancy to offer free, pre-recorded trauma-informed practice training to support individuals and organisations.

Find below open access workshops and further materials to support individuals and organisations to achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold standard.

The training is designed for anyone in a role supporting others, whether formal or informal. However, participating in the training supports an understanding of how trauma influences and shapes the lives of those it touches regardless of previous knowledge or role.

About the trainer

Nicola Lester is a registered mental health nurse by background, specialising in working with psychological trauma and developing trauma informed approaches to practice across a range of contexts, both in the UK and overseas.
Use of the training workshops and further materials
The team at Nicola Lester Trauma Consultancy have worked very hard to develop this training and to make it accessible to all. We are delighted to host it here for free with thanks to funding and support by the Mayor of London. We ask that you respect this by keeping this online training for use by you and your organisation and do not reproduce the materials or re-distribute for profit.

Please do tell as many people as you can about this free training - this will help us to fulfil our vision of a trauma informed everything!

Bitesize option

Become gold level trauma-informed in just eight weeks

To complete all the available training, starting from the introduction below, takes close to 5 hours in total. Building on feedback, we have developed a bitesize approach to help make things more manageable and less overwhelming.

Subscribe to an eight-week programme and you'll receive the training chapter-by-chapter direct into your inbox. This means you can spend around 20-30 minutes per week engaging with the training.

By week 8 you'll have fully completed the training programme and will be awarded gold level status 'Committed to Trauma Informed Practice'.
Sign up today.
Introduction

As part of a wider campaign to increase access to training in trauma informed practice, Nicola Lester Psychological Trauma Consultancy has developed the following recorded, open access training workshops to support individuals and organisations.

In a short introductory video, Nicola Lester introduces the training series and the various training levels. We encourage you to watch this introduction before beginning the Bronze Level recorded training workshop.

Bronze Level

The Gift of Reconnection: Becoming Trauma Aware (Bronze level)

This online recorded training workshop is comprised of an introduction to the training series, followed by three chapters each lasting between 25-35 minutes.

Overview of the training

Making a commitment to 'practice' trauma informed care first requires an understanding of how trauma influences and shapes the lives of those it touches. We must know how it changes, alters and transforms the way someone thinks and feels; how they engage with and experience the world around them.

Specific chapters include:

1. Understanding trauma and loss

2. Understanding the complexity of developmental trauma

3. Integrating a trauma informed approach to practice

Additional training materials
The Gift of Reconnection Becoming Trauma Aware (Bronze level) Manual [PDF]
A download of the training workshop slides to keep as a manual for the Bronze Level.
Bronze Level: Becoming Trauma Aware - Facilitation guide [PDF]
Whilst the bronze level training video can be accessed individually, some organisations may prefer to participate in a group, either in person or online. This brief guide to facilitators to promote engagement and enhance opportunities for discussion and sharing learning.
Bronze Level: Becoming Trauma Aware - aide-mémoire [PDF]
A download of a memory aid to support the Bronze Level training.

Certificate of completion

Once you have completed The Gift of Reconnection: Becoming Trauma Aware (Bronze level) training, then please fill out this online form.

The form will give you an opportunity to reflect on your learning, and provide information to receive a certificate of completion and certified badge, which can be used to demonstrate your knowledge and trauma informed training status. If you require support in completing this or would like it in another format, then please contact the Thrive LDN team.

Silver Level

The Gift of Reconnection: Developing Trauma Informed Practice (Silver Level)

This online recorded training workshop is comprised of two chapters each lasting between 25-35 minutes.

Please note, this is the second level of the series. Please access the bronze level training before you access the silver level.

Overview of the training

At the silver level, we move beyond developing an awareness of the impact of trauma to thinking about how we 'practice' a trauma informed approach. This is broken down into two key areas; therapeutic skills for reconnection and creativity in trauma informed practice.

Whilst trauma informed practice is not about 'treating' trauma or providing 'therapy', it is about being 'therapeutic' and sitting in the darkness beside someone demands an understanding of connection, empathy, compassion, courage and vulnerability and kindness. In this session we establish the skills needed to bear witness to distress and remain present, withhold judgement and hold space and to 'steward' stories.

Specific chapters include:

1. From disconnection to reconnection-therapeutic skills for practice

2. Creative trauma informed practice

Additional training materials

▪ The Gift of Reconnection Developing Trauma Informed Practice (Silver Level) Manual [PDF]

A download of the training workshop slides to keep as a manual for the Silver Level.

▪ Silver Level: Developing Trauma Informed Practice - Facilitation guide [PDF]

Whilst the training video can be accessed individually, some organisations may prefer to participate in a group, either in person or online. This brief guide to facilitators to promote engagement and enhance opportunities for discussion and sharing learning.

▪ Silver Level: Developing Trauma Informed Practice - aide-mémoire [PDF]

A download of a memory aid to support the Silver Level training.
▪ Making a friendship bracelet ▪ Making a worry doll booklet ▪ Trauma informed brownies
Certificate of completion

Once you have completed The Gift of Reconnection: Developing Trauma Informed Practice (Silver Level) training, then please fill out this online form.

The form will give you an opportunity to reflect on your learning, and provide information to receive a certificate of completion and certified badge, which can be used to demonstrate your knowledge and trauma informed training status. If you require support in completing this or would like it in another format, then please contact the Thrive LDN team.

Gold Level

The Gift of Reconnection: Committed to Trauma Informed Practice (Gold Level)

This online recorded training workshop is comprised of three chapters each lasting between 30-45 minutes.

Please note, this is the third level of the series. Please access the bronze and silver level trainings before you access the gold level.

Overview of the training

At the gold level, the focus shifts from individual practice to think about organisational practice. When we consider 'trauma', both in terms of its cause and effect, discussions of power should never be far behind. This level also examines the challenge of working within 'traumatised organisations' and the barriers that these can create to making a commitment to trauma informed practice.

Understanding how organisations can also become disconnected, disempowered and isolated is essential, not least because of the profound implications that this has on staff and beneficiaries and their experiences. Most importantly, the topic of self-care and vicarious trauma is also explored as we acknowledge that a commitment to trauma informed practice can only emerge when we make the same commitment to take care of ourselves.

The final chapter focuses on making 'SENSE' of trauma informed practice, offering a structure for trauma informed care by weaving together knowledge and practice to create this commitment.

Specific chapters include:

1. Understanding organisations, trauma, power and betrayal

2. Our hearts: The impact of working with trauma

3. Making SENSE of trauma informed practice

Additional training materials
▪The Gift of Reconnection Committed to Trauma Informed Practice (Gold Level) manual [PDF] ▪Gold Level Committed to Trauma Informed Practice - Facilitation guide [PDF]
A download of the training workshop slides to keep as a manual for the Gold Level.

Whilst the training video can be accessed individually, some organisations may prefer to participate in a group, either in person or online. This brief guide to facilitators to promote engagement and enhance opportunities for discussion and sharing learning.
▪Gold Level Committed to Trauma Informed Practice - reflective practice guide [Word]
▪ Gold Level: Committed to Trauma Informed Practice - aide-mémoire [PDF]

A download of a memory aid to support the Gold Level training.

A reflective practice guide for participants to use when accessing the Gold Level training.

Certificate of completion

Once you have completed The Gift of Reconnection: Committed to Trauma Informed Practice (Gold Level) training, then please fill out this online form.

The form will give you an opportunity to reflect on your learning, and provide information to receive a certificate of completion and certified badge, which can be used to demonstrate your knowledge and trauma informed training status. If you require support in completing this or would like it in another format, then please contact the Thrive LDN team.

Getting Through This Together

Getting Through This Together is a campaign developed by Thrive LDN in response to the increased cost-of-living pressures.

Getting Through This Together aims to encourage Londoners to strengthen their social networks with family members and friends, and trusted others in their community - which we know is going to be a significant factor in supporting people during this period. As well as highlighting the professional support and advice services which are available.

The Gift of Reconnection training series forms part of the campaign's range of tools and resources to protect and enhance people's mental wellbeing, so that they can adapt and thrive after their lives have been disrupted by current shocks.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Recovery Mission

This series of trauma informed training sessions are funded and supported by the Mayor of London to support Londoners recover from the mental health impacts of the pandemic and face the cost-of-living crisis. This comes as thousands of Londoners pledge to become champions for positive wellbeing where they are empowered to act to improve their own and their communities' wellbeing.

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Thrive LDN has partnered with Nicola Lester Psychological Trauma Consultancy to offer free, pre-recorded trauma-informed practice training to support individuals and organisations. Find below open access workshops and further materials to support individuals and organisations to achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold standard. The training is designed for anyone in a role supporting others, whether formal or informal.

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Article: Pre-sessional English language courses: University telecollaboration as a driver of North/South student contact for engineers (Dr Bill Guariento)

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Article: Pre-sessional English language courses: University telecollaboration as a driver of North/South student contact for engineers (Dr Bill Guariento)

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Pre-sessional English language courses: University telecollaboration as a driver of Global North/South student contact for engineers

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Bill Guariento details the EAST Project, through which University of Glasgow pre-sessional students worked with students at the Islamic University of Gaza on an engineering project

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Chapter: English for Academic Purposes for Students in Fragile Environments (Yvonne Fraser)

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Chapter: English for Academic Purposes for Students in Fragile Environments (Yvonne Fraser)

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English for Academic Purposes for Students in Fragile Environments

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Hear from EAP specialist Yvonne Fraser about considerations related to adapting EAP provision for students in fragile contexts

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Teaching educators to teach Palestine

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Teach Palestine | Teaching Educators How to Teach Palestine

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The Teach Palestine Project website is a resource by and for K-12 teachers and teacher educators focused on bringing Palestine into our classrooms and schools. The recent history and current reality in Palestine are connected to many issues we already teach, including: immigration, Manifest Destiny, borders and walls, the juvenile justice system, water and other environmental issues, and US policy in the Middle East. Yet almost no one in US schools teaches about Palestine-despite its importance in world politics, the many connections to US history, and the deep involvement of the US in Israel. As Palestinian and US educators, we want to change that. We know that there are many bars to teaching about Palestine: There is a serious lack of curriculum and age-appropriate information for students of different ages. Many of us feel we aren't knowledgeable enough to take on such a controversial topic. But teaching Palestine is both possible and rewarding. We hope the units, lessons, resources, and background materials here will inspire you to either begin or expand your curriculum on Palestine. And please contribute your own curriculum, resources, and experiences to this site!

Teach Palestine is a project of the Middle East Children's Alliance, based in Berkeley, California. MECA is a nonprofit organization working for the rights of children in the Middle East by sending humanitarian aid, supporting projects for children, and educating North American and international communities about the effects of US foreign policy on children in the region.

Samia Shoman, co-coordinator of the Teach Palestine Project, is a California native with Palestinian roots who has dedicated her career in public education to promoting racial and social justice in the classroom and in broader educational organizations. She is currently part of the California collaborative leading the Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Coalition. As a long-time high school social science teacher with a special love for working with English Learners, her current passion is leading an alternative Newcomer Program and the implementation of Ethnic Studies for all ninth graders in her district, where she currently serves as Manager of English Learner & Academic Support Programs. In addition, Samia served as a lecturer in the College of Ethnic Studies Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diaspora Program and the Masters of Public Health Program at San Francisco State University. Samia holds a B.A in Political Science with a minor in Spanish from UC Davis, an M.A. in Education from San Francisco State University, and an Ed.D with a focus on Organization and Leadership from the University of San Francisco.

Jody Sokolower, co-coordinator of the Teach Palestine Project, is a long-time political activist, educator, writer, and editor. She is the author of Determined to Stay: Palestinian Youth Fight for Their Village (Interlink, 2021). She is a cofounder of the national Coalition for Liberated Ethnic Studies. As managing editor of Rethinking Schools magazine, she also coedited the award-winning Rethinking Sexism, Gender, and Sexuality (2016) and edited Teaching the Wars in the Middle East (2013). Jody has taught middle and high school students, adult English language learners, and teachers. She has a Masters of Arts in Teaching from New College of California.

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Welcome to the Teach Palestine Project website! The Teach Palestine Project website is a resource by and for K-12 teachers and teacher educators focused on bringing Palestine into our classrooms and schools.

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Article: Hospicing Gaza ( غزة ): stunned languaging as poetic cries for a heartbreaking scholarship (Dr. Khawla Badwan and Prof. Alison Phipps)

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Article: Hospicing Gaza ( غزة ): stunned languaging as poetic cries for a heartbreaking scholarship (Dr. Khawla Badwan and Prof. Alison Phipps)

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Hospicing Gaza ( غزة ): stunned languaging as poetic cries for a heartbreaking scholarship

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The article explores the notion of stunned languaging in the construction of poetic cries as a genre of grief in times of unspeakability while witnessing the online streaming of the Gaza Genocide.…

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Rafah New Hope School ( A Glimmer of Hope)

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Rafah New Hope School ( A Glimmer of Hope)

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We share with you our passion to draw hope for the children of Gaza by establishing an educational point in the completely afflicted area of ​​Rafah. Through your support and assistance, this project will have a life and we will restore the dreams of our children and strive with all love to provide their stolen rights, perhaps the most important of which is the right to education after a period of suffering that they were exposed to in the war.

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This is an EFL association for teachers in Palestine

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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Keep Telling of Gaza with Khawla Badwan and Alison Phipps

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Keep Telling of Gaza with Khawla Badwan and Alison Phipps

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An evening of words, prayer and silence with Khawla Badwan and Alison Phipps during which they, as 'workers with words', shared from their recently published Keep Telling of Gaza. They shared their 'poetic cries' as they sought to express 'Gaza's truth' with words.

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Keep Telling of Gaza with Khawla Badwan and Alison Phipps

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The role of stories in the design of an online language course: ethical considerations on a cross-border collaboration between the UK and the Gaza Strip

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The role of stories in the design of an online language course: ethical considerations on a cross-border collaboration between the UK and the Gaza Strip

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The Gaza Education Hub aims to serve 1,000 displaced university students in southern Gaza, providing them with the essential tools and conducive environments to pursue their studies. By offering access to reliable internet, study materials, and peaceful spaces, we can help them overcome the barriers they face and give them the chance to achieve their academic dreams.

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Team fundraiserMohammed Hajjaj and 2 others are organizing this fundraiser.

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Donate to Empower Gaza’s Youth Through Supporting Gaza Education Hub, organized by Mohammed Hajjaj

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Support the Gaza Education Hub: Rebuilding Dreams Through Edu… Mohammed Hajjaj needs your support for Empower Gaza’s Youth Through Supporting Gaza Education Hub

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HUP is a charity trust which, through its network of volunteers, connects children around the world with young people in Palestine. By means of online interaction, drama and storytelling activities, it enables the use of creativity and self-expression to promote mutual understanding, personal growth, and the development of English language skills.

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... is a charity trust which, through its network of volunteers, connects children around the world with young people in Palestine. By means of online interaction, drama and storytelling activities, it enables the use of creativity and self-expression to promote mutual understanding, personal growth, and the development of English language skills.

Updates from HUP teachers and students inside Gaza...

Ask yourself what kind of a world we live in, where the responsibility to tell us how to live falls on a 9 year old girl in Gaza.

Eyes are for looking and seeing sun

Tongues are for greeting and saying fun

Legs are for walking slowly and also run

Hands are for shaking with friends not for shooting gun

We're always looking for new volunteers and there are lots of different ways to get involved. There's definitely a place for your skills and enthusiasm!

"I remember watching one of the plays and there wasn't a dry eye in the house by the end of it, and I just knew that I had to get involved and here I am! Still here!"

Phoebe, volunteer.

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A charity trust which, through its network of volunteers, connects children around the world with young people in Palestine. By means of online interaction, drama and storytelling activities, it enables the use of creativity and self-expression to promote mutual understanding, personal growth, and t

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Blog: Testimonial of an online pre-sessional student displaced in Gaza (Ibrahim Aldalis)

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Blog: Testimonial of an online pre-sessional student displaced in Gaza (Ibrahim Aldalis)

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Testimonial

My name is Ibrahim Aldalis, and I am a civil engineer from Gaza. As I write this from a small tent in a crowded displacement camp in the central area of the Gaza Strip, I want to share a story not just of hardship, but of resilience and opportunity. Despite the turmoil surrounding me, the pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) online course at the University of Birmingham, offered through the RefugEAP Network initiative, has given me something invaluable: hope. This course was more than just an educational opportunity; it became a lifeline to a future that, until recently, felt distant and unreachable.
A Vision Interrupted: My Academic Journey Before the War
Before October 7, 2023, I was deeply immersed in my academic and professional aspirations. I was completing my MSc in Water Resources Engineering while working as a GIS engineer at the Municipality of Gaza. But on that fateful day, everything changed. The ongoing conflict ravaged the Gaza Strip, shattering lives and dismantling the very infrastructure of learning. My university's campus was left in ruins, my thesis work unfinished. The dreams I had nurtured for years seemed to crumble overnight.

Still, I refused to give up. Even as I navigated life amidst a war zone, I continued to pursue higher education opportunities abroad. I applied for several scholarships, hoping one might offer a path forward. Incredibly, I was awarded the Copty Scholarship for an MSc in Environmental Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. But there was another hurdle: the English language requirement. With no IELTS exams available in Gaza due to the war, the very scholarship that promised hope felt like it might slip away.

Then I discovered the RefugEAP Network, a beacon of light amid the darkness. Through this initiative, I applied for the pre-sessional EAP course at the University of Birmingham, which ultimately became my lifeline. Queen's University agreed to accept the pre-sessional results, giving me the chance to meet my scholarship's requirements despite the overwhelming odds.
What It Was Like Studying Online: A Lifeline to a World Beyond War
Studying online in the pre-sessional course from Gaza was like reaching out to a world that felt impossibly far away but within grasp. The course was challenging, designed to rapidly develop our academic English skills. Each day was filled with rigorous lessons in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, all tailored to the context of academic life in the UK.

What struck me most was not just the academic content but the human element of the course. My tutors didn't just teach-they cared. They knew that my situation was far from normal, and they responded with patience, empathy, and flexibility. Their support went beyond mere lessons. They provided one-on-one feedback, not just on how to write better essays, but on how to navigate my educational journey under the most difficult circumstances imaginable.

The course also introduced me to research and innovation through an English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) project. I worked with peers from different cultural backgrounds, gaining a sense of the global academic community I had long dreamed of joining. In a region as isolated as Gaza, this experience was nothing short of transformative.
The Unseen Struggles: Navigating War While Studying
But the road was not smooth. Gaza is a place where simple daily routines-like accessing the internet or having consistent electricity-are luxuries. My struggle was not just intellectual; it was physical. Every time the power went out, I lost my connection to the course. I had to relocate multiple times in search of a stable environment where I could focus. I joined classes from public spaces, refugee shelters, and borrowed homes, knowing that missing even a single session could derail my progress.

Yet, in the face of these barriers, I kept going. I wasn't just driven by my personal ambition, but by the knowledge that this opportunity was my bridge to a better future. And I wasn't alone-my tutors and the course coordinators stood with me every step of the way, adjusting deadlines, offering additional support, and making sure I could keep pace despite the chaos around me.
Overcoming with Determination and Support
What allowed me to succeed in the pre-sessional course was not just my own resilience, but the unwavering support from the academic staff. Their flexibility-recapping missed lessons, offering extra tutorials, and providing understanding where strict rules might have otherwise prevailed-was a game-changer. Their commitment to my success went beyond the classroom and reminded me that education is not just about imparting knowledge, but also about nurturing potential.

The course itself was designed with understanding at its core. It wasn't just about passing exams; it was about building confidence, fostering connections, and ensuring that students like me could see a path forward. This is the kind of support Gazan students, and all refugee-background students, need to thrive.
A Call to Action: Advice for Universities and Organizations
My experience underscores the enormous potential that pre-sessional courses can unlock for students from challenging environments. For UK universities and educational organizations seeking to support Gazan students, here are three key recommendations:

1. Recognize the resilience of Gazan students: Despite the unimaginable hardships they face, students in Gaza are driven by an unwavering desire to learn and grow. Offering more pre-sessional courses for students like us can be transformative, helping bridge the gap between limited local resources and international academic opportunities.

2. Prioritize flexibility and empathy in course delivery: Gazan students are studying under extreme conditions-power outages, unstable internet, and the constant threat of violence. Universities must offer flexible learning options, such as asynchronous lessons, recorded materials, and extended deadlines, to ensure that these students can fully engage with the course despite the obstacles.

3. Collaborate across universities: One of the biggest challenges is ensuring that pre-sessional course results are recognized by multiple institutions. If UK universities work together to create a unified framework for accepting pre-sessional outcomes, it would open doors for students who cannot access formal English language exams in conflict zones like Gaza.

A Message of Hope
My journey through the University of Birmingham's pre-sessional course was not just about learning English-it was about reclaiming a future that war had tried to take from me. The course allowed me to meet the language requirements for three UK scholarships, making my dream of studying in the UK a reality. This wouldn't have been possible without the understanding and support I received.

I hope that my story not only inspires others who face similar struggles but also informs universities and organizations about the transformative impact they can have. Education is not just a pathway to personal success-it is a lifeline for entire communities. With the right support, students like me can go on to create meaningful change in the world, no matter where they come from.

The war may have destroyed buildings, but it could not destroy our hope. And through initiatives like RefugEAP, we can turn that hope into reality for many more students like me.

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Testimonial of online pre-sessional student displaced in Gaza

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Hear from Ibrahim Aldalis, who successfully completed an online pre-sessional whilst enduring extreme conditions in Gaza