Asma' Jawabreh
Asma’ Jawabreh is a Palestinian journalist and a post-baccalaureate teaching fellow at Al-Quds Bard College.
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Despite a Blue Chip Education, Unemployed and Desperate in Palestine
After earning a bachelor’s degree at an American college campus in Jerusalem and then a master’s degree in London, a young Palestinian returns home to discover her degrees aren’t valued.
A Hard-Earned Victory: Graduate School in London
A Palestinian student and journalist describes the hard work, persistence and passion it took to reach an educational goal.
U.N. Scrambles to Keep Schools for Palestinians Open
The agency serving Palestinian refugees across the Middle East is coping with a shortfall of funds after cuts in U.S. aid.
A Circus School Celebrates Palestinian Identity
The organization gives young Palestinians a voice in their homeland, and shares their heritage locally and abroad.
A Palestinian Reflects on a New Generation of Refugees
At a workshop in Amman, a Palestinian teaching assistant meets young refugees of war in Syria, Iraq and Sudan.
Mental-Health Care on Arab Campuses is Increasing—Slowly
Some universities in the Middle East have added services based on Western models. Others offer no services at all.
The Palestinian Museum Hosts Its First Exhibit
Forty-eight artists contributed to an inaugural exhibit that looks at Palestinians’ aspirations through the lens of Jerusalem.
Palestinian University Graduates Face Harsh Futures
To a greater extent than in any other Arab country, those who graduate from universities in Palestine struggle in the job market.
A Door Opens, But I Can’t Enter Yet
Asma Jawabreh has been admitted to four U.K. universities to study for a master’s degree, but one difficult barrier remains.
Rising Educational Costs Weigh on Palestinian Students
Students in Palestine are surrounded by a weak economy with high unemployment and dwindling donor support. Rising tuition is the last straw for many.
