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From Refugee to Activist
From Refugee to Activist
From the the Al-Far’a refugee camp in the West Bank to the ivy-covered walls of Columbia University, Mohsen Mahdawi's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
From the the Al-Far’a refugee camp in the West Bank to the ivy-covered walls of Columbia University, Mohsen Mahdawi's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Born into military occupation and raised amid checkpoints and curfews, Mohsen grew up without the luxuries of safety or certainty—but somehow, he found something even more rare: inner peace.
Born into military occupation and raised amid checkpoints and curfews, Mohsen grew up without the luxuries of safety or certainty—but somehow, he found something even more rare: inner peace.
While others his age were forced to choose between silence and resistance, Mohsen chose presence.
While others his age were forced to choose between silence and resistance, Mohsen chose presence.
Guided by a deep belief that true liberation must include everyone, he turned to the teachings of Buddhism and nonviolence, cultivating empathy even for those seen as enemies.
Guided by a deep belief that true liberation must include everyone, he turned to the teachings of Buddhism and nonviolence, cultivating empathy even for those seen as enemies.
At Columbia, he emerged not just as a scholar, but as a bridge—calling for a future where healing replaces hatred and love becomes the language of peace for all who call the Middle East home.
At Columbia, he emerged not just as a scholar, but as a bridge—calling for a future where healing replaces hatred and love becomes the language of peace for all who call the Middle East home.
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