Maya Leach’s Senior Project - Providing Aid to Palestinian Refugees

As they are unable to leave until March next year, Maya acknowledged the challenge of aligning their timeline with the senior project schedule. Still, they are dedicating significant effort to preparation; working hard during these months leading up to their departure to plan, organize, and connect with relevant resources. “Right now, I have been connecting with a lot of people and organizations,” Maya said. “Like looking into organizations that could help facilitate this”. They shared that many of these programs and organizations require applications and other processes, which adds another layer to the beginning phases of their project.

A key component of the project now involves working closely with their mentor, Dr. Gordon, to brainstorm fundraising strategies, including a potential GoFundMe campaign to aid the refugees and allow them to travel to the distance in the spring. Maya made it clear that as pieces came together, links to these resources would become available to anyone wishing to contribute. Maya’s project is one amazing example of the creativity, care, and dedication that are put into the senior projects. For Maya, this is a chance to take action in creating a difference in the world.