{"id":8325,"date":"2026-03-12T09:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refugee-educationfund.org\/?page_id=8325"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:00:18","slug":"from-determination-to-opportunity-marahs-journey-to-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/refugee-educationfund.org\/en\/from-determination-to-opportunity-marahs-journey-to-empowerment\/","title":{"rendered":"From Determination to Opportunity: Marah\u2019s Journey to Empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;tabRowHulf&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773210619474{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong><span style=\"color: #001a70; font-size: 18pt;\">Marah<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #001a70;\">Marah, originally from Sweida, Syria, arrived in the UAE in 2023 to pursue higher studies and advance her career in education. With a diploma in Education and prior experience teaching Grade 1 students in Syria, she sought opportunities to further develop her skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #001a70;\">Through a partnership with the <strong><b>Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund<\/b><\/strong>, Marah enrolled in an accredited CACHE 2 \u2013 Early Childhood certification program. Completing the program in early 2025, she gained not only professional knowledge but also the confidence to navigate life independently in a new country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #001a70;\">Following the program and career readiness support, Marah secured her first job as a receptionist in Abu Dhabi, becoming the sole breadwinner for her family of seven. While highly skilled in digital technology, her true passion remains education. 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