Context
Education is not only a right in Palestinian society; it is a deeply rooted cultural value, especially for women. In a region marked by decades of conflict and instability, education has become a form of resilience and survival. Palestine ranks #1 in education among the 22 Arab countries, and Palestinian women boast a literacy rate of 94%, with 61% of university students being female.
Education equips Palestinian women with the tools to become providers, protectors, and leaders within their households and society.
This project directly addresses this need by removing financial barriers and enabling women to pursue their academic and professional goals. By investing in their education, we not only honor a cultural legacy but also ensure that Palestinian women are prepared to lead in times of crisis, rebuild in times of peace, and raise generations rooted in strength, knowledge, and hope.
Goals
To remove financial barriers to education and provide Palestinian women and girls with the tools, opportunities, and support they need to excel academically, thrive professionally, and strengthen their communities for generations to come.
Activities
- Provide scholarships: Award financial support to Palestinian girls based on merit and need, enabling access to education without financial barriers.
- Build an alumni network: Create a supportive community for recipients to connect regularly, share experiences, and access mentorship focused on leadership, empowerment, mental health, and advocacy.
- Offer paid internships: Provide practical work experience with InterAct in areas such as translation, IT support, training, and public speaking, tailored to each girl’s skills and interests.
Myriad Canada is working with InterAct International on this project, a US-based nonprofit whose mission is to build lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians by 2030 through fostering genuine understanding and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue. The organization is dedicated to strengthening relationships between Muslims, Jews, and other communities connected to the region, both within Israel/Palestine and globally, while also supporting humanitarian efforts to assist all citizens and communities in the region.
Myriad Canada’s role is to carry out charitable activities across the globe in accordance with its charitable purposes. We control and monitor the use of funds and the progress of charitable activities to ensure that donations made to Myriad Canada have the greatest impact in accordance with donors’ expressed wishes. As a member of the Myriad Alliance with offices in Canada, the US, Europe, Asia and Australia, Myriad Canada has a vast international network and extensive practical expertise.
How to support this project?
By credit card: At the top right of this page, indicate the amount you wish to donate, and make the donation online by credit card. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes by e-mail just a few minutes after making the donation. It is simple and quick!
By cheque:
- Make your cheque out to Myriad Canada.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: We receive a lot of cheques! You must please indicate “Project C519 – Scholarships for Girls in the West Bank” in the memo line of your cheque to ensure that it is allocated correctly.
- Mail your cheque to: Myriad Canada, 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 1670, Montreal, QC, H3B 2B6, Canada.
By Direct Deposit:
- For transfer instructions, please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Donation of Securities:
- Please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Monthly Donations:
- We use CanadaHelps. Please find the link here.
If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All donations are eligible for a tax receipt in Canada.
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