Access To Education Destroyed,

But Not My Hope!

“Imagine having the opportunity and ambition to pursue higher education, but being held back financially due to having to drain your family’s life savings because of a devastating regional war conflict which has destroyed your country’s entire infrastructure while having to flee for your own safety. This is my reality. I have a passion towards finishing my higher education regardless of my current circumstances.”

Mostafa AbuShaban, 23

5th Year Dental Student from Gaza City

Hello,

As a humanitarian who holds the position that the future of humanity will depend on how we care for our children and young adults, I’d like to introduce myself and explain why I am passionate about Mostafa achieving his personal goals and hosting this campaign for him to succeed through your financial support in paying down his outstanding bursar bill in order for him to realize his future in becoming an Endodontist.

I’m Lora Rian, former Assistant Director of Scholarships for Indiana University Indianapolis, as well as a proud alumna of Indiana University, having received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis, Indiana where I currently reside and am my mom’s full time personal care attendant due to her cognitive decline.

I am hosting this campaign on behalf of Palestinian born, Mostafa, who was enrolled and attending Al-Azhar University in Gaza City for the 2023-24 academic year when the Israeli-Gaza conflict began.

Mostafa is now currently a fifth-year dental student studying at a University in Pakistan through a special program for displaced Palestinian students generously awarded him in light of his University being destroyed by the Israeli military. However, in order for him to graduate and receive his degree, his bursar bill must be paid off before they will award him his diploma.

Mostafa, along with his 3 brothers and mother, all narrowly escaped the worsening conflict because their father utilized any assets they still had to get them safe passage to Egypt before all crossings were closed. Their father bravely stayed behind in Gaza City to ensure his family’s welfare before his own.

Currently, Mostafa now owes Al-Azhar University in Gaza a balance from his 23-24 academic year plus his 24-25 academic year in the amount of almost $12,000 usd, to include the 11% international banking transfer fee, before they will release his official transcript so he can apply to graduate school.

Mostafa explains, “My ambition is to earn a master's degree in Endodontics, but that won’t be possible without first finishing my bachelor's degree. And in order to achieve my dream, I must be able to pay my current university and then continue my studies in another country.”

He additionally wishes you to know, “I am hoping to find help to continue my studies and live as a normal, ambitious student and future member of society as an Endodontist. Although my situation is challenging, and with your help, I can change that!

You can make a difference by - any size donation, sharing my campaign on social media with your family, friends, and community. Prayers are always welcomed.”

Thank you,

♥ Mostafa

Sincerely, from the heart of a humanitarian, I hope this campaign finds those with hearts for philanthropy wishing to put their faith in Mostafa’s future. He has a generous spirit and I know will impact many for the better!

Kind regards,

Lora Rian

*Funds will be paid directly to the bursar at Al-Azhar University in Gaza City through an International Banking Transfer (IBAN). While the entire university campus was destroyed, multiple beloved professors, faculty, staff and students have lost their lives and classes not able to resume for the unseeable future, administratively bursar bills must be paid in order to request official transcripts. This is all possible through a partnership with another institution and has already been verified by Mostafa. I have also been provided with proof of an unofficial transcript, an admissions letter and passport identifying Mostafa along with video chatting with him.