Help Nagham finish medical school

Salam everyone,

My name is Nagham, A medical student at Al Azhar University in Gaza. My journey of becoming a doctor has not been driven by childhood dreams but by the harsh realities of living in a war-torn region. The recent devastating genocide has brought my education and future to a halt, and I am now turning to you for help to continue on this path of serving my community.

The Israeli occupation has caused unimaginable destruction in Gaza. My university, Al Azhar, where I have spent the last five years working hard to achieve my goals, has been severely damaged. Many of the hospitals where I gained invaluable hands-on experience and completed my clinical rotations have also been devastated. These include the Indonesian Hospital, Al-Shifa Hospital, and Nasser Medical Complex. These institutions were not just places of learning; they were where I found joy, developed my skills, and envisioned my future as a doctor.

Despite these overwhelming challenges, my commitment to becoming a healthcare provider remains unwavering. Currently, I am volunteering at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, striving alongside my colleagues to provide essential medical care to our community. However, the conditions are dire, and resources are scarce, making it incredibly difficult to provide the level of care that is needed.

(These pictures show Nagham volunteering at the hospitals throughout the genocide)

I have recently shared my story as a Gazan and as a volunteer at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital with BBC. You can read the interview from here https://n9.cl/xsih7

I have been fortunate enough to receive provisional acceptances from several private universities to continue my medical studies. One such institution is Okan University, which requires an annual tuition fee of $22,000. The attached file includes detailed information about the tuition and other related expenses.

This link is a continuation of my previous fundraising effort, where I received generous donations to help me evacuate my family and pursue my medical studies. The initial campaign had a 120-day limit, and since it has expired, I have created this new link to continue raising the necessary funds to complete my medical education.

This is where I need your help. I am reaching out to you, compassionate individuals and potential donors, to help me raise the necessary funds to complete my medical education. Your support will not only allow me to continue my studies but also enable me to return to Gaza and serve my community with the medical expertise they so desperately need.

(This is a picture of one of the hospitals -Al Shifa hospital - Nagham used to practice clinical rotations in)

Like any other person, I once had dreams and a life of my own.

I had envisioned participating in a student exchange program in Europe, excited about the prospect of exploring a new world and embracing fresh ideas. But the war mercilessly snatched away everything I held dear. Now, I reach out to you for help in piecing together my broken aspirations, in reclaiming the dreams that were stolen from me.

Your donation can make a significant difference in my life and in the lives of countless others in Gaza. Together, we can ensure that my dreams do not crumble amidst the rubble of war. Please consider contributing to my GoFundMe campaign and sharing it with your network. Every dollar brings me closer to achieving my goal and becoming a beacon of hope and healing for my people.

Thank you for your generosity and support,

Nagham

Thank you for making time to get to know Nagham and her journey of survival. My name is Catarina, a medical student from Portugal, and I am organising this fundraiser on behalf of my dear friend Nagham. Please help her finish writing her story.