Meet 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 Talia. She is a lively girl from Nablus. She enjoys coloring with her siblings, playing with her friends, and she loves dancing and her mom's cooking.
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 MoreBasem Hasoun joined TYO in November 2017 as the Early Childhood Program Manager. Before joining TYO, he obtained a degree in Primary Education at Al Yarmouk University in Jordan. He wanted to be part of TYO because he believes in TYO values, which focus on a creative and holistic approach to learning that targets children, mothers, and the family.
Read MoreGrowing up in Southern Illinois, swimming was a central part of summer activities. Each spring was spent in anticipation of the time when days would become warm enough to jump into water and play with friends. In this region of the United States, the high number of lakes, rivers, and ponds also make swimming skills necessary for safety. My parents made it their mission to ensure I participated in swim lessons from a young age.
Read MoreOver the past two years, the term refugee has moved from humanitarian development circles into living rooms around the world as international crisis and crisis force men, women, and children to flee their homes for safety. From the flicker of the television screen and cultural, linguistic, political, and religious divides, it can be difficult to process the lives of those living as refugees.
Read MoreHappy International Children’s Day! In 1925, The World Conference for the Well-Being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland declared June 1st as International Children’s Day in an effort to raise awareness about the unique issues children face as they learn and grow in an adult world.
Read MoreMinna is 3rd grade student from the neighborhood of Khallet al Amood. She heard about TYO from her friends at school. The students were enrolled in the Core program and told Minna about the activities they do and how fun they have at TYO. After hearing about the opportunity to play with other kids her age, Minna decided to register for the Core Child Program. This is Minna’s first session at TYO.
Read More“The children aren’t looking for someone to improve their lives through donations or monetary contributions but by feeling heard and understood by others.”
“In general, I don’t need money but I work here because I want to help others and help build my community in order to grow a brighter future for its inhabitants.”
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