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Over 20 British Celebrities Hold Charity Auction for Gaza Student Scholarships

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Over 20 British celebrities are participating in an online charity auction to raise funds for scholarships for Palestinian students from Gaza.
  • The initiative, "Scholarships for Gaza," aims to help students accepted into universities worldwide but unable to start their studies due to financial constraints.
  • Items donated include personal belongings and exclusive experiences, with proceeds going towards covering tuition, travel, and visa costs for the students.

More than 20 celebrities in the United Kingdom have joined forces to host a charity auction aimed at providing scholarships for Palestinian students from Gaza. The initiative, titled "Scholarships for Gaza," was launched on July 27th by the educational charity Phoenix Space. It seeks to enable students who have gained admission to universities globally but are held back by financial barriers from commencing their studies.

The auction features a variety of items and experiences donated by actors, broadcasters, singers, and other public figures. These contributions range from personal memorabilia to exclusive opportunities, all intended to be auctioned off to raise funds. The program highlights the plight of many Gaza students, such as Mohammed Hasanain, who secured a place to study Business and Management at the University of Glasgow, along with a scholarship. However, he remains unable to leave Gaza due to insufficient funds for remaining tuition fees, travel expenses, and visa processing.

You can still help. Donate, bid in the auction, share the campaign, and help us assist as many Palestinian students as possible.

— Phoenix SpaceThe charity's call for public participation in the "Scholarships for Gaza" campaign.

According to The New Arab, Hasanain's situation is representative of hundreds of Palestinian students worldwide who have received unconditional acceptance letters from various institutions but cannot begin their education due to financial limitations. Phoenix Space reports that over 200 Palestinian students have received such acceptances. The charity urges public participation through donations, bidding in the auction, and sharing the campaign to support as many students as possible.

Phoenix Space describes the campaign not merely as an auction but as a chance for the public to help students build the futures they have strived for. Notable donations include a signed football jersey from former England captain Gary Lineker and a tie worn by actor Alfie Enoch during a school play. Enoch emphasized the importance of accessible education, even amidst conflict, stating, "As we become more aware of the atrocities happening in Palestine, it is crucial not to succumb to apathy and inaction."

As we become more aware of the atrocities happening in Palestine, it is crucial not to succumb to apathy and inaction.

— Alfie EnochThe actor's statement on the importance of supporting the initiative despite the ongoing conflict.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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