That's what I consider true generosity: You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing.

PSSAR provides financial support to students for their airfare, relocation costs, and procedural fees like visas and admissions. However, professors are responsible for securing their own funding for student supervision or accommodation. We have a dedicated section on the website for sharing various funding opportunities with professors. Meeting the funding requirements set by the university or the professor-supervisor is crucial for obtaining a visa.

We understand that you might not have sufficient funding to sponsor a student. Please note that there are multiple avenues for you to contribute: spread the word about PSSAR in your networks, support us with a donation, motivate your colleagues and friends to contribute, and discuss this initiative with your institution to inspire the establishment of a scholarship fund for recruiting Palestinian scholars and at-risk students.  Any other ideas for contribution are welcome. Please send us a message.

Collaborating with Canadian government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Immigration, efforts are being made to expedite the visa process for students accepted to Canadian universities. Additionally, coordination with the Canadian government is ongoing to implement necessary measures for students in Gaza to depart through the Rafah crossing.

The matchmaking process between professors and potential students has two phases. Initially, a database facilitates communication between students in Gaza and professors in Canada. It includes the names of interested professors and project keywords and is regularly updated and distributed to networks in Gaza and Canada. In the second phase, an online portal will be launched for professors to advertise positions and students to express interest, fostering direct communication.

We support students and scholars in pursuing their academic objectives in Canada's official languages, French and English. Furthermore, our goal is to encourage collaboration with universities throughout Canada, including in Quebec (a French-speaking province) and elsewhere (typically English-speaking regions).

A network of Canadians with ties to Gaza will advertise this opportunity to their friends, relatives, and colleagues in Gaza. Additionally, direct contact with professors in Gaza will be utilized to share this opportunity with their students. Contact has been made with some of these professors, who have expressed willingness and delight to participate in this initiative.

PSSAR is a Canadian-based organization. Its administrative headquarters are based in Quebec, but it operates virtually across the Canadian territory.

Many volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of PSSAR. These volunteers include students from various disciplines, professionals, intellectuals, and academics from Canadian universities across the country. While the majority of PSSAR volunteers are based in Canada, some also reside in the United States and Europe. The efforts of the board and active collaborators guarantee the smooth running of PSSAr's daily operations.

PSSAR is a non-partisan and apolitical organization. Although its members may hold diverse political views and values, the organization is committed to academic solidarity and humanitarian principles. This principle is important to us.

Currently, PSSAR primarily relies on funding from the community. We are also working with partners such as National Zakat Foundation, a recognized charity by Canada Revenue Agency, to create funding campaigns.

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