Rebuilding Higher Education in Gaza

Please note: Due to security measures, tickets will not be available at the door. Ticket sales will end at 4PM on Thursday, 24 April 2025.

Refugee Crisis Foundation are delighted to invite you for an important event bringing together healthcare professionals, humanitarians, academics, and advocates to explore how the UK can contribute to rebuilding higher education in Gaza. Discussions will focus on challenges, innovative solutions, and the role of global partnerships in strengthening education and healthcare training.

Ambassador Husam Zomlot, will deliver a keynote speech on how the UK can contribute to rebuilding higher education in Gaza. This will be followed by panel discussions on healthcare and training, and partnerships and advocacy. Panel speakers will include representatives from Refugee Crisis Foundation, PalMed Academy, University of Palestine, Al-Azhar University, Royal College of Surgeons of England, University of Sheffield, King's College London and KCL Stands For Justice. 

Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the rebuilding of dental education in Gaza.

Programme Highlights

Keynote Speaker: 2:00PM - 2:30PM

Dr Husam Zomlot, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the UK 
"How can the UK contribute to rebuilding higher education in Gaza?"

Panel Discussions: 2:30PM - 4:30PM

• Sustaining Healthcare in Gaza: Training the Next Generation of Professionals
  
• Global Partnerships and Advocacy for Rebuilding Higher Education in Gaza

Speakers:

• Dr Khaleda Zaheer, CEO, Refugee Crisis Foundation
• Prof Mahmoud Loubani, Chair of PalMed Academy & Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Dr Nadine Abu-Shaaban, Associate Professor in Construction Management, University of Palestine
• Prof Jabr Al-Daour, President of the University of Palestine (online)
• Dr Naji Shaat, Dean of Dental School, University of Palestine (online)
• Dr Mohammed Albaba, Dean of Dental School, Al-Azhar University (online)
• Mr Tim Goodacre, Former Vice President, Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Miss Victoria Rose, Plastic Surgeon, volunteered in Gaza
• Luqmaan Waqar, KCL Stands For Justice
• Prof Hannah Kienzler, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, King's College London
• Prof Ali Khurram, Dean, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield 
• Masum Mahbub, CEO, Human Concern USA
• Amira Nimerawi, Health Workers 4 Palestine
• Dr Lucia Pradella, KCL University and College Union

Q&A: 4:30PM - 4:45PM

Performance of Palestinian Folk Song: 4:45PM - 5:00PM

• Beya Bouslah, Vocalist
  
• Nahi Chehaitli, Oud Player
• Omar Madani, Percussionist

Further information and donation link at: https://www.refugeecrisisfoundation.com/appeal/rebuilding-dental-education-in-gaza/

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