Since I was little, I have been fascinated by languages and the thousands of combinations of sounds and symbols that human beings have developed to communicate. Whenever I have been travelling, I’ve always loved to hear people speaking their own language and to try to imitate the sounds of their words. When I found out I had been accepted for an internship in Palestine, I was really excited about the idea of living in an Arabic-speaking country.
Read More"I made lots of friendships here at TYO - basically all the women in the group are my friends. We stay in touch via social media and have social gatherings outside TYO often. We are all from different backgrounds and different ages, but we still connect. This is so valuable to me."
Read MoreInterning at TYO has made me realize what a huge impact organizations like TYO have on the community. Being involved in the Family Psycho-Educational Intervention and Economic Support Program, Women's Empowerment and Parenting Program, and the Core Child Program has taught me what an invaluable facilitator for community development TYO is. I’ve seen children and women come out of their shell and grow confident in themselves and their abilities after only a couple of months in the children’s and women’s programs. And I’ve witnessed families overcome serious adversity through my work in the Family Psycho-Educational Program.
Read MoreIn my modest teaching career, one of the main problems I have run into is classroom management.With my 2nd grade here at TYO, I encountered my biggest challenge yet. My co-teacher informed me about different methods she tried and said she was open for any other suggestions. I was scared. One of my major concerns was the fact I didn't speak any Arabic and the students themselves had only limited knowledge of English.
Read MoreThanks to the generous support of Qatar Fund for Development #QFFD, our Youth Rehabilitation through Entrepreneurship Program (YREP) is empowering bright, high-potential Palestinian youth to pursue their professional aspirations. Watch our video to meet our entrepreneurs and learn more about how YREP is cultivating the business skills of young people across Palestine!
Read MoreToday, on April 3, 2019, Lynne Lawrence, Executive Director of Association Montessori Internationale, and Hani Masri, President and Founder of Tomorrow’s Youth Organization, signed an agreement to implement an innovative Montessori initiative in the Middle East. The partnership supports and advances the organizations’ shared goal to help children and families realize their potential. In the process, Association Montessori Internationale and Tomorrow’s Youth Organization will build stronger communities and lay the foundation for a bright future for all children and families.
Read MoreLayan has been a participant in our programs for over four years and has grown so much along the way! Today, Layan is in third grade and is part of our Academic Assistance Program supported by Qatar Fund for Development #QFFD. Layan is one of many children served by Tomorrow's Youth Organization whose life has changed for the better. Watch her story to learn more about how #TYO played an important role in her academic journey and in shaping her personality.
Read MoreTYO is very proud to introduce the Spring 2019 Intern Team! The interns have come to Nablus from five different countries to help TYO implement programs for children, youth, and women. Read more about them here!
Read MoreThe olive tree is very important for Palestinians, both as a symbol and as part of the economy: olive trees make up two-thirds of all trees in Palestine. Olive harvest season typically begins in September, and TYO’s international staff was invited by Nahawat, a central TYO figure for five years, to join her and her family for a day of olive picking. I’ve always found Nahawat’s presence at TYO to be both uplifting and motivating – her love for TYO is evident in her welcoming smile and the hot cup of coffee or tea that she brings you when you need it most.
Read MoreAs a young artist growing up in Nablus, when Rawshan Malhis discovered that local art shops weren’t carrying sketchbooks, she decided to create and start to sell her own sketchbooks with beautiful covers. Though her original business model did not work out and sketchbooks are now available locally, like any resilient and successful entrepreneur, Rawshan was not discouraged.
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