We fund programs, projects or products that aim to positively impact the lives of communities (children, youth, families, etc.) affected by conflict and war in the Middle East.
Refugee children live under unusual and difficult conditions with little or no access to technology that can improve their lives. With our innovative programs, we are reaching a wide range of children with groundbreaking technology that teach them literacy skills and improve their access to higher education.
Millions of refugee children are missing out on an education. Without an opportunity to learn, they risk becoming a lost generation with little chance for a better future. Through sustainable programs, our Fellows are working to ensure refugees can learn and develop the skills they need to succeed in life.
The development of the "whole child" from early childhood through adolescence is critical to long-term development and success of all children. Blossom Hill is committed to providing innovative initiatives for refugee children that will not only prepare them for learning and academic success, but empower them with life skills as they continue to live under difficult conditions.
For refugee youth whose education has been interrupted and ability to earn a livelihood undermined by war and conflict, the future is bleak. We are dedicated to empowering these youth to break from the cycle of poverty by offering innovative vocational training in computer skills, business entrepreneurship and language instruction.
Blossom Hill seeks passionate, committed individuals with innovative ideas about how to improve the lives of war-affected children from the Middle East.
A Fiscal sponsor must be a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Fiscal sponsors will be required to agree to manage and disburse funds to the Fellow according to the terms of the project.
Hila is a 14 year-old Afghan refugee who recently joined Blossom Hill's music and orchestra program at El Sistema in Greece. She currently resides at a controlled temporary accommodation facility for asylum seekers at the Schisto camp in Greece. Inspired by her sister who first embarked on this musical journey, Hila eagerly joins viola classes and has become a shining star in our music community. Spotting her around the accommodation facility, we often find her immersed in the world of music, practicing her viola. Hila is now preparing for the summer concerts of the Blossom Hill - El Sistema Greece Youth Orchestra!
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Congratulations to one of Blossom Hill Fellow George Batah's college coaching students, Jad, on his acceptance to Stanford University!!! Jad is excited to use his Stanford education to support Syrians around the world.
Jad is from As-Suwayda, Syria. His curiosity drove him to actively engage in the National School Debate Championship and the Syrian Informatics Olympiad, broadening his knowledge in areas of personal interest. Eager to give back, he coached students preparing for these competitions and volunteered with the Utopia Voluntary Team, contributing to local development. Additionally, Jad aims to represent his culture at Stanford through his musical talents in guitar and tabla.
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