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My name is Manar, I’m 24 years old and I was born and raised in Syria.
A girl from a strict Islamic background was not allowed to attend college. when I insisted, the family approved of a single option: the Islamic University of Gaza. And so, at age of 19, I found myself living in Gaza City by myself. I dropped out of the university after just a short time, realizing that the Islamic University, with its focus on Islamic Nationalism and Hamas propaganda, wasn’t a place where I could get a meaningful education.
But I stayed in Gaza, began working as a freelance journalist, and also became active with a group called The Youth Committee, working to promote peace and stand against violence. In 2020 Hamas authorities arrested me and my fellow activists for organizing a Zoom call with Palestinians and Israelis titled “Skype With Your Enemy”. I was held in Hamas prison for 3 months, where I went on a hunger strike, and my health deteriorated and when I was finally released, I knew I had to leave Gaza and find my path to freedom, education, and a career as a journalist.
I managed to leave Gaza and settled temporarily in a third country,
(which I cannot disclose for personal security reasons). I applied and
was accepted to a university in Western, Canada. I am arranging for my
VISA, flight, received a partial scholarship, and permission for
on-campus employment, leaving only the need to raise $20,000 to pay
the balance of my tuition, rent an apartment, and cover living
expenses during the first few months before I can start my on-campus
employment. And this is where I’m turning to you, friends.
You
can help my final step towards freedom and education by donating to
this campaign. I’d be forever grateful if you do:)
There’s more
of my story on this recent.
Forbes article:
And about the Zoom call and arrest:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/10/world/middleeast/rami-aman-palestinian-activist-arrested.html
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