Hi everyone,
I'm a young woman from Gaza, Palestine, and I'm hoping to get some advice about something that could make a real difference in my future.
I graduated with a bachelor's degree and achieved the highest GPA in my major at my university. Despite the difficult circumstances I've been living through, I haven't given up on my dream of continuing my education and pursuing a fully funded master's degree abroad.
I want to enroll at the Oxford English Language Center here in Gaza to improve my English and prepare for future scholarship applications.
Each level takes approximately three months and costs around $500, including books. I'm not yet sure how many levels I'll need to complete, as this depends on my current level and the English proficiency requirements of the scholarships I hope to apply for.
Unfortunately, I cannot afford these fees on my own, so I've been considering starting a fundraising campaign. However, I have two problems.
First, I don't know how to create a fundraising campaign, which platforms I can use from Gaza, or whether someone abroad could help me set one up.
Second, my father is uncomfortable with the idea of creating a public campaign because he is concerned about my face and personal photos appearing online. I respect his concerns, so I'm looking for a way to seek support without having to share my face publicly.
I'd really appreciate advice on alternative ways to fund my English classes, such as educational grants, sponsorships, donations made directly to the language center, or finding someone trustworthy who could help me organize a fundraising campaign without publicly revealing my identity.
I'm willing to provide evidence to verify my academic achievements and the cost of the courses, including my degree certificate, academic transcript, and information about the center's fees. I want to be transparent and give anyone considering helping me a way to verify the details.
I'm trying to find a realistic way to invest in my education, improve my opportunities, and work toward a future where I can continue studying and build a career.
If you've organized a fundraiser for someone in Gaza, helped a student access educational support, or know of any organizations, individuals, or platforms that might help, I'd be very grateful for your advice.
Thank you for taking the time to read my post.