Syrian, from Damascus; seeking Undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and is enrolled at Jinan university lebanon.
My name is Fatima Kanafani,a Syrian refugee residing in Byblos, Lebanon with my family since 2012. I am pursuing an undergraduate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences at Jinan University.
I was 8 years old when violence erupted in Daraya, Damascus Countryside. In fear for our lives,we left our home, and our lives behind except for a backpack in which each one of us packed whatever we deemed too dear to part with. We headed to Lebanon not knowing our fate.
My father was our sole provider. He became a daily labourer earning his keeps with a way-below-minimum wage job. His earnings were barely enough to pay for our food, bills and school costs. He worked 12 hours a day just to make ends meet.
My parents did what is humanly possible to cover our education expenses. But there came a point where it became literally impossible to keep up with our needs. The current economic crisis has made it impossible to pursue my education.
I need 2390$ per semester to be able to graduate.
Why Would Donors Fund You?
I am passionate about medical laboratory sciences because of its potential to improve the quality of life for millions. I am determined to contribute to innovations in medical treatments. Countries that have just emerged from conflicts often experience shortages in medical care. I believe I will be able to contribute to rebuilding the healthcare sector in Syria.. Your support will enable me to focus on my study, and find internships to finetune my skills.
How Do You Plan to Payback?
Medical laboratory scientists are the doctors' microscope to patients’ ailments. Without this tool, they will not be able to heal. I hope to be skilled enough to detect diseases early and make a difference in people’s lives.. I have also worked as a Pharmacy Assistant and showed excellent customer service skills. I am committed to utilising my B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory sciences to contribute effectively as a researcher in the pharmaceutical field.
Volunteer Work/Social Capital
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What Have You Done to Improve Yourself? Awards and Achievements
- Soft life skills "workshop": Online workshop with UN and Aljana NGO in march 2021
- Logic and proofs : Mathematics summer camp at LAU in July 2021
- Model United Nation High School Conference 2021: participation certificate as a delegate -LAU
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