{"id":8480,"date":"2026-03-12T10:14:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T06:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refugee-educationfund.org\/?page_id=8480"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:19:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:19:51","slug":"wafaa-al-masris-learning-journey-from-gaza","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/refugee-educationfund.org\/en\/wafaa-al-masris-learning-journey-from-gaza\/","title":{"rendered":"Wafaa Al Masri\u2019s Learning Journey from Gaza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;tabRowHulf&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773231682718{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong><span style=\"color: #001a70; font-size: 18pt;\">Wafaa Al Masri<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #001a70;\">Wafaa Al Masri, a determined learner from Gaza, pursued her education despite significant challenges. Frequent electricity outages and unstable internet made online learning difficult, yet she remained committed to growing professionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #001a70;\">Through a partnership with the <strong><b>Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and Luminus Technical University College, Wafaa accessed structured learning, skilled instructors, and a supportive environment that allowed her to continue her studies despite the surrounding instability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #001a70;\">Throughout the program, Wafaa actively collaborated on team projects, built meaningful connections, and strengthened both her technical skills and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #001a70;\"><em><i>\u201cDespite the challenges around me, this program gave me hope, knowledge, and a sense of belonging. I am deeply grateful to the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund for making this life-changing opportunity possible,\u201d<\/i><\/em>\u00a0she shares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #001a70;\">Today, Wafaa continues her education and applies her skills with resilience and determination, inspired by the opportunities made possible through the <strong><b>Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and Luminus.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7754&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;tabRowHulf&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773231682718{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Wafaa Al Masri Wafaa Al Masri, a determined learner from Gaza, pursued her education despite significant challenges. 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