A Palestinian, a Muslim, a female, a young American Dreamer. My dreams consist of healing the world, and as a Palestinian, my very own people. I hope to pursue my passions fully at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, through the various medical programs, and furthering my statements as a humanitarian. Love, beauty and life's happy vibes push me to live everyday as if it's a new adventure. Writing, sharing my stories and photography give me an opportunity to express my own thoughts and experiences. Traveling and living months at a time in foreign lands so new to me, has shaped me as an individual.  From a young age, with the support from my Grandfather Abraham Bedwan, I was always taught to give back to the community that has shaped me, even if I never received a token of appreciation. Moreover, I wanted to heal and I was blessed to work with the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund in the West Bank, through daily work at the Huda Al Masri Cancer department, and the fulfilling medical missions through the villages surrounding the Holy Land. I hope to grow further while working with Penny Appeal, as I work with my community for a greater good.  No hate, no shame, no discrimination. Love, learning, and kindness. Within my community, I hope to support and aid nations who are strained as a daughter of this world. 

Why are we doing this?

Tharparkar is a village area located in the Sindh Provence of Pakistan and the majority of its civilians do not have access to clean drinking water. Nearly 2,000 young children under the age of 5 have died in this area since 2011, with lack of fresh pure water access being a major contributor to these preventable deaths.

Who are we? About Penny Appeal USA:

Penny Appeal USA is a nonprofit development organization working to alleviate poverty through sustainable programs. Our mission is to bring about an equitable world by tackling the root causes of poverty, while bridging the gap between funders and poor communities in order to work together on long-term solutions that can help end intergenerational poverty.

Since 2016, we have provided support, tools, and services to over 50,000 children, refugees, displaced communities, and families in need both domestically and internationally.