Dalia was the founder of the BLA Scholarship Fund. In the aftermath of the civil war in Lebanon (1975-1990), it was believed that education would play a primary role in the country’s reconstruction. The Scholarship Fund has assisted hundreds of students and it is hoped that these new leaders in their field of expertise will return to Lebanon and play an important role in the country’s continuing regeneration.

The British Lebanese Association (BLA) was established in 1984 to encourage friendship and understanding between the people of Great Britain and Lebanon and to advance and encourage cultural development between the two countries. The BLA Scholarship Fund, established in 1995, was the Association’s highest profile charitable project and has supported many young Lebanese to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK and take advantage of an opportunity to acquire skills and experiences not available in Lebanon. The scholarships were intended for those undertaking a full time Masters course in the UK with the intention of returning to Lebanon to use their additional qualification to the country’s benefit.