La Salle School Furnishings
We undertook to equip the La Salle College des Freres - Beit Hanina school with new furnishings, classroom by classroom, at a cost of $2660 per room.
Success Stories
When I first learned of the Raymond Davis Foundation scholarship program in 2018 the first question I had was: “How do we know if the program is effective at helping Christians remain in the Holy Land?” I’ve been serving as the “Co-Scholarship Program Director” for almost 4 years now. In this role, I frequently interact with senior leaders at the high schools and universities where we sponsor students.
I’m constantly amazed by all the good news stories from these institutions. Many of these are posted to our private Raymond Davis Foundation group on Facebook where only a small number of our SMOTJ members view them. This update about our Bethlehem University graduates needs to reach the widest audience possible. These young women are all excelling in their career fields and spreading hope in the region.
We will begin receiving new student nominations this fall, and I hope these success stories encourage new members to support them.
Hi, my name is Dunia, I’m 25 years old and a proud nursing graduate from Bethlehem University. Since July 2021, I’ve been working at Caritas Baby Hospital—a place devoted entirely to the care of children and infants. Being part of this compassionate team has been a truly rewarding journey. It’s here that I’ve grown both personally and professionally, gaining hands-on experience in pediatric care and deepening my passion for nursing. Every day brings new lessons, and I’m grateful to contribute to a place where healing and hope go hand in hand. (Sponsored by Reezin Swilley Jr., Texas)
Georgina, 2021 Graduate, physical therapist at a Al Khaled Center for severe disabilities and works as well at Moscow Medical Clinics. (Sponsored by William Mac McKinney, Tennessee)
Leen, 2022 Graduate, registered nurse at Saint Joseph Hospital in Jerusalem and works at Bethlehem University. (Sponsored by the late Ham & Rita Hamilton, North Carolina, and by Joel & Barbara Warren, Tennessee)
Rand, 2023 Graduate, recently opened her own physiotherapy clinic in Beit Jala. (Sponsored by the HON Miles & Linda Davis, Florida)
Kristin, 2018 Graduate, worked initially at the Holy Family Hospital and then at Q Clinic. She is now married and a nursey supervisor at the Greek Catholic Nursery in Beit Sahour. (Sponsored by the HON Geoffrey Connor, Texas)
Sandra, 2022 Graduate, pediatric nurse at Caritas Baby Hospital. She is also pursuing a master’s degree in quality management in health institutions at Arab American University. (Sponsored by the late Flora Gaman, Alabama)
Daniella, 2021 Graduate, Staff Nurse at Holy Family Hospital. (Sponsored by the Priory of St. Vincent, South Carolina, and by Eric & Melanie Franco, California)
More Success Stories
Meet Andrawes
Andrawes was sponsored with a scholarship beginning in 2019. He is now studying at Ahlya University in Bethlehem with a concentration in Public Relations, and works with the nucleus that provides security in Manger Square.