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Engagement for studies
Engagement for studies
Shortly after its establishment, Alama committed to supporting two female students who were in Gaza, enabling them to continue their studies at the University of Geneva.
The association facilitated their enrollment at the University, sought funding to cover their essential needs, including accommodation and living expenses, provided logistical support with their administrative procedures and visa applications, and coordinated their evacuation in collaboration with the Swiss Representation in Ramallah. Once in Switzerland, Alama continued to support them by following their academic progress and helping facilitate their social integration.
Building on this initial experience, Alama was subsequently able to develop the Gaza International Student Network (GISN) in autumn 2025, with the aim of extending this support to a larger number of students.
About the students
About the students
Khloud Dawood holds a bachelor's degree in English language and literature with a specialisation in teaching methods from the Al-Quds Open University in Gaza. She taught English in various schools for several years and had just been accepted to teach in UNRWA schools when the war broke out. She currently lives on the 4th floor of her house, which was destroyed by bombardments in Gaza City. Khloud Dawood is one of the authors of an illustrated children's book published by the Alama association.
She has been accepted by the Faculty of Translation and Interpretation (FTI) of the University of Geneva to join the Masters programme in Arabic-English translation.
Khloud Shaheen holds a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from Al Azhar University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Al Aqsa University in Gaza. Since 2013, she has worked as a psychologist in various associations, hospitals and universities, most recently during the war with the NGO Médecins Sans Frontières. Her house was destroyed and she lives in a tent in southern Gaza with her 4 daughters Nagham (16), Raghad (14), Dima (11) and Mena (9).
She has been accepted by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva to join the interdisciplinary Master's programme in neuroscience.
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