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.
Maram, 14, a student at Blossom Hill's girls empowerment program, has come a long way after completing 25 Project Soar workshops, which helped her regain confidence and forge new friendships with her peers. Having been internally displaced in Syria as a result of the war, Maram lost everything that was familiar to her - her home, friends, and hometown. Today, she is thriving and eager to pursue her education with her new found friends.
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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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