The classroom was silent , except for anxious whispers . I stood at the front, heart pounding, palms sweating . A simple assignment and presentation felt like climbing Mt Everest , which was nearly impossible for me. In school, I had always been the quiet one . I never participated in extracurricular activities , rarely raised my hands to speak, and avoided attention at all costs. “ Good Morning ,” I whispered, barely audible. And then nothing. The teacher’s voice cut through

My name is Rahaf Mahmoud , I’m 22 years old, and I come from Syria . Since 2013, I have been living in Bourj Hamoud, Lebanon, where I have faced challenges , embraced opportunities , and grown through every experience . Before LP4Y, I was a very shy person . Most of the time I stayed at home, because I didn’t have the chance to continue my education. I felt like opportunities were far away from me , and I didn’t know how to move forward. In 2021, something unexpected happened

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Hello everybody, I hope you all are well. I am here because I want to share about my personal and LP4Y life journey with you. I am Sohagi...

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