Empowering Communities Amidst Conflict

TYO’s curriculum was developed in partnership with Columbia University’s School of Social Work. It’s the first psycho-social, non-formal curriculum created in Palestine for children and youth in conflict.

Women play a central role in the family and as leaders in the community. We equip women to build on their own self-care, confidence, learning and financial independence to act as a catalyst for positive change in their family and society, and to establish a safe, nurturing home environment for their children’s growth and development.

The disadvantaged communities TYO works with encounter setbacks due to many factors such as poor food, health, education, living conditions and a lack of safety, to name just a few. Children and their families are particularly in need of psychological support to overcome the obstacles they face.

The Middle East youth population represents significant social and economic opportunities as well as challenges. Palestine’s population, a majority of which are between the ages of 15 and 29, is no exception. While access to education is relatively higher in Palestine than other countries in the region, Palestinian youth face barriers to quality and relevant education, employment, healthy psychosocial development, and a lack of opportunity for community leadership.

TYO’s curriculum was developed in partnership with Columbia University’s School of Social Work. It’s the first psycho-social, non-formal curriculum created in Palestine for children and youth in conflict.

We believe in the power of intercultural exchange to enrich lives, bridge cultural gaps, connect Palestinians internationally and contribute to a more connected, understanding and compassionate world. We welcome international visitors, groups and interns to our flagship center in Nablus to engage with contemporary Palestine, TYO’s programs and the communities we work with.