Celebrating Success and Sharing Hope

Celebrating Success and Sharing Hope

This blog reflects on a special event held on May 24th to celebrate the graduation of VIP.fund scholars: Lena Aila, Joudi Dawood, Ahmad Alyouqbi, Yusra Abuquwaik, and Sundus Majanni. The event felt more like a family celebration, where emotions of pride, joy, and gratitude were shared among students, supporters, and organizers.

The writer shares her personal feelings of happiness while watching the graduates complete their journey, describing them as close family members. She also highlights the strong sense of community within VIP.fund and EdSeed, where support does not end with one person but continues through others as a chain of giving and learning.

A key message in the blog is that every person who receives an opportunity later becomes someone who helps and teaches others, creating a continuous cycle of impact and empowerment.

The experience of preparing for the event with teammates is also mentioned, showing the teamwork and excitement behind making the celebration meaningful.

Walking into Harvard

Walking into Harvard

خواطر الانتقال بين الحرمين الجامعيين، بين الجامعة الأمريكية في بيروت وبين هارفارد.

The Sea of Gaza and Its Stories

The Sea of Gaza and Its Stories

You can’t love the sea just by standing on its beach. You must descend into the sea, float in it, be carried by its waves, swallow its saltwater, hurt your feet on its rocky bottom, see its dark depths, and when you return to the beach you will see a different sea than you saw before entering. You will no longer see the beautiful peaceful blue sea after you’ve seen its deep darkness, experienced the cruelty of its rocks and, felt its directed rage. Then you will either hate the sea or love it forever.