On this Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we share Zain’s story. She is a lawyer, mother of 5, and a business owner from Nablus. She participated in TYO-QFFD’s Entrepreneurship Program and gained the knowledge and determination to grow her business and dream even bigger. Her story reflects the determination of women entrepreneurs and their power to inspire a brighter future.
Read MoreMeet Tia. She is a volunteer in TYO’s Fall 2024 Education Program. She is passionate about music and with a special talent for languages. Her experience at TYO has been positive and rewarding for she feels like she is learning something new every day, while giving back to the community.
Read MoreMeet Dana. She is a recent graduate from An Najah University, and a volunteer at this fall. She is passionate about volunteering and serving her community. In the Early Childhood Education Program, she is sharing her experiences and skills with children, instilling in them the importance of education at an early age, and helíng shape a brighter future for the next generation in Palestine.
Read MoreAsmaa Mustafa is a 33-year-old environmental engineer from the West Bank and a resilient and innovative entrepreneur. Her journey to success wasn’t smooth sailing – she endured many hardships and was close to letting it all go when she came across TYO’s training program. Her passion and strong will led her to expand her business and become a leader for other women in her community.
Read MoreMeet Khawla. She is a social worker from Nablus with a strong passion for learning and making a difference in her community. She first joined TYO in 2017 as a volunteer, and her hard work and dedication earned her a QFFD scholarship to continue her education. Her journey so far has shaped her into a confident and inspiring leader among her peers.
Read MoreThis summer at TYO, students, teachers, and volunteers collaborated on a project to renovate an outdoor area in our center. Both 7th and 8th graders turned a previously unused space into a lively and functional Games Nook, while practicing their creativity and developing a stronger sense of community.
Read MoreLast June, TYO joined forces with STEMpire to inspire the youth in Palestine to develop digital solutions for pressing issues in mental health, education, and entrepreneurship. The 3-day MindLink Hackathon, held at our Innovation Hub, brought together 30 Palestinian youth from different backgrounds to discuss ideas that could bring real positive and sustainable change. The two winning teams are now receiving training and mentoring to refine and advance their projects, before launching day in October.
Read MoreMeet Nazik. She is a Social Worker at TYO, passionate about empowering her community in Nablus. Born and raised in the heart of the Old City, Nazik has dedicated years to supporting families and children through the challenges they face. Her work not only helps others but also fuels her personal growth and deepens her connection and commitment to her community.
Read MoreWhat if you could visualize your dream and capture it in a moment? For 7th graders at TYO this summer, this idea became a reality through the “Picturing Your Dream” project. Equipped with new skills in photography, these youth transformed their aspirations into powerful visual stories and were inspired to see their futures through a more hopeful lens.
Read MoreStudents in 7th and 8th grades at TYO took part in an exciting new project this summer: ‘Scouts Week’. Aimed at providing them with an immersive experience combining adventure and learning, this initiative was also a lifeline. In a time when these young students endure numerous hardships, Scouts Week offered a respite, a sense of community, and an opportunity to build skills while having fun.
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