Meet 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 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 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.
Read MoreMeet Yousef. Freshly graduated in Computer Engineering, at TYO he combines his passion for learning new skills, meeting new people, and supporting the community where he grew up, by teaching computing to children, youth, and women, and assisting our team in integrating technology and education.
Read MoreThere are a lot of special memories I will bring home from my internship at TYO. Many of them are moments I shared with my students in the English Conversation Course.
When I started my internship, I was assigned as teacher for an English conversation course for beginners; two weekly classes, where local youths and volunteers could practice their English…
Read MoreWhile working at TYO, I have learned that education depends on the community as a whole. Children need time and support from both their teachers and parents. They also need personalized activities. Some children are visual learners, some learn best through physical activity, and some learn best by listening. TYO provides children and the community with these valuable learning resources because they care about them.
Read MoreWhen I’m not in TYO, and I don’t have exams, I like to paint. My favorite thing to paint is faces because they show emotions and feelings. I hope that if I take some courses, my painting will improve and I can fulfill my goal – to be an artist.
Read MoreIf I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be to just do what you want to do, and study what you want to study, no one can force you to do anything different. Try hard to achieve your goals because, if nothing else, at least you’re trying
Read MoreHaya Feno was born and raised in Nablus and is a student at Al-Quds Open University studying business administration. Haya started volunteering in 2015 with the Core AM program. She originally began volunteering because she was required to complete 50 service hours during a class at Al-Quds Open University. Haya loved volunteering and completed 104 hours in her first volunteer session with Core AM. This is her third session at TYO having volunteered two sessions with Core AM and one as a local intern with Core PM.
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