At TYO, storytelling is more than just a means of expression; it is a tool for healing, empowerment, and community building. As we continue to invest in the power of storytelling, we are committed to building a more resilient, compassionate, and connected society, one story at a time
Read MoreAccess to healthy food is fundamental for children to thrive academically, socially, and physically. By addressing food insecurity and providing nutritious meals, TYO is paving the way for a brighter future, ensuring children have the nourishment they need to realize their full potential, both now and in the years to come.
Read More“Last summer, I joined TYO because I wanted to try something new in my free time, and I grew in ways I never expected. Before TYO, I wasn’t very social; actually I was quite reserved, and spent most of my days at home. Through volunteering at TYO, I discovered a new side of myself. I have learned to enjoy being active and working with children and I found a second family. When I don't come to the organization, I feel like something is missing from my day.”
Read MoreAs an intern, my initial fears revolved around whether I could provide the education these children deserved. But as the days unfolded, those fears transformed into a deep bond with my students. It's hard to imagine not seeing their excited faces and sharing in their learning journey each day.
Read MoreMy name is Raghad, I studied marketing at An-Najah National University. This year I participated in TYO's Youth Entrepreneurship program. I used to volunteer with TYO and when I heard about the Youth Entrepreneurship program I decided to apply.
Read More"Through my business, I want to become an inspiring woman for the youth and make them believe that they can also become an inspiration. Also, to build a well-known and trustworthy business. That when it is mentioned people immediately say yes, she's doing great work. And of course, I want to be financially independent and be fully responsible for myself.”
Read MoreIt was the Tuesday of my second week into teaching, and I was finally beginning to get the hang of it all… or so I thought. For today’s exercise, we were tackling a semester-long project I had invented and coined as the “Verb Monster” activity. Thinking myself quite clever, I’d designed the activity to teach my students simple sentence structure…
Read MoreWalking through the streets of Nablus, it is difficult not to notice all the children. There are children playing soccer and cycling in the streets, children selling watermelon and cucumbers in the Old City, and children laughing with friends on steps to pass the time.
Read MoreDuring my time at TYO I have learnt a lot; and I learnt the most during the craft activities in my classes. Teaching grade 1 during the summer camp meant I was able to dedicate lots of the time to simple activities that would help the children engage with the topics we were discussing.
Read More“Use your words.” It’s a phrase I heard countless times as a kid, and one that naturally slipped into my vocabulary as an adult. Yet after the first few weeks of teaching an energetic class of second graders at TYO, I started to feel like a broken record repeating this adage of the past. Every accidental nudge, misunderstanding, or interpersonal issue snowballed into a larger conflict
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