Qatar Charity honors visually impaired Nasma for

Qatar Charity honors visually impaired Nasma for earning doctorate


9/3/2023 | Media Center


A delegation of female employees of Qatar Charity’s office in the Gaza Strip congratulated Dr. Nasma Al-Ghoula and awarded her a commemorative shield, wishing her success in her future academic and professional career.

This comes in recognition of her high ambition and in celebration of her achievement of a doctoral degree.

On this occasion, Mr. Yousef Al-Khulaifi, General Supervisor of the 'Rofaqa' initiative, said, “On behalf of Qatar Charity, we congratulate Dr. Nasma Al-Ghoula for obtaining her doctorate as the first visually impaired woman in the Gaza Strip to receive this academic degree. We consider this achievement a source of pride for the ‘Rofaqa’ Initiative, which provided care and support by sponsoring this talented woman with disabilities, and this is one of the blessed outcomes of the initiative.”

He prayed to Almighty Allah to blesses her knowledge, make her beneficial for her community and nation, and accept the good deeds of the sponsors of Qatar.

On his part, Mr. Mohammed Abu Haloub, the Director of Qatar Charity's office in the Gaza Strip, highlighted the significant role that Qatar Charity plays in Palestine in caring for the vulnerable such as orphans, people with disabilities, and needy families. H noted that Qatar Charity sponsors more than 15,000 persons, meeting their various needs.

He emphasized that Dr. Nesma Al-Ghoula is one of the success stories of the Palestine office, serving as a practical application of Qatar Charity's contribution towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, which include ensuring equitable and quality education for all, promoting lifelong learning opportunities for everyone, and fighting poverty.

On achieving her dream, Nasma expressed deep gratitude and immense appreciation to her generous sponsors and Qatar Charity. She said, "Since my childhood, you have never hesitated to extend a helping hand.”

She notes that Qatar and its people made a distinctive impact on her life by extending their financial and moral support to her. She prayed that the Almighty would continue their generosity, elevate their status, and perpetuate their grace.

Nasma aspires to become a lecturer in future and increase her participation in conferences and publish various research papers addressing disability-related issues. Additionally, she plans to participate in training sessions to enhance her skills and share them with students with disabilities.