Frequently Asked Questions

Masjid Nabawi, Medina
Flikr: Shabbir Siraj

Why the pen name?

It is for security purposes. I will not use this name in conversations or regular life, only written communication.  

What will you wear?
Because Bahrain is an ethnically diverse country, there are women wearing a wide variety of dress. I will not need to wear a burkha (full-length cloak), but may choose  to wear a hijab (head-covering only, face showing). I will also wear modern, but conservative clothing.

How long will you be gone?
After the 5 week training in Los Angeles, my team will be in Bahrain for 6 months, at least. We may have the opportunity to stay longer.

When do you leave?
Our team can go to training once we are each at 70% of our fund raising goal. We will fly to Bahrain directly from training.

What is your living situation like?
In respect to local customs and expectations for single women, I will be living alone. The rest of my team won't be far away, though, we will likely live in the same apartment complex.

Who else will be with you?
My team consists of 4 other people: a married couple, and two single guys. We are all in our mid to late twenties.

Will you be working?
Because we are only there for a short time, we cannot get work visas. We will be doing volunteer work in hospitals, schools, or sports camps/teams. This could include teaching English, or coaching youth sports. 

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