Success stories
Meet the scholars whose courage, talent, and determination continue to shape their communities and beyond. Their stories show what becomes possible when displaced scholars are given the resources to continue their education and rebuild their futures.
Disclaimer: The names and details have been anonymized to avoid identification of individuals for privacy and confidentiality purposes.
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Reema Turned an “Impossible” Path into an Opportunity for Others.
When her university in Gaza was destroyed, Reema remained determined to pursue her dream of becoming a software engineer. Her resilience not only changed the course of her own future but also helped create new pathways for other Palestinian students seeking higher education.
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Yara’s Education Was Interrupted, but Her Purpose Never Was.
After displacement disrupted Yara’s path toward continuing her medical education, she remained determined to use her knowledge in service of others. With support from the READ Project, she was able to pursue a new academic opportunity through Harvard’s Global Clinical Scholars Research program and continue building a future.
“Even through loss, we can still lead, serve, and heal.”
— Yara, READ Scholar and DoctorMore Student Stories
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Iman
Attorney
As a lawyer and women’s rights advocate in Afghanistan, she risked everything to defend women facing oppression; even after the Taliban returned to power. Her unwavering commitment to justice ultimately forced her to flee her home, but not her mission. -
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Lina
Paralegal
After rebuilding her life in the United States, Lina remained determined to continue her professional journey. With support from the READ Project, she earned her paralegal certification and is pursuing new opportunities to serve others through the legal field. -
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Zara
Attorney
From secretly teaching girls to read under Taliban rule to advocating for women as an attorney, Zara has dedicated her life to creating opportunities for others. Today, she is rebuilding that mission in the United States with the support of the READ Project.
