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From Jusoor’s children to you: Ramadan Kareem to those celebrating around the world!

Reliving moments from our ‘Hope Through Education’ gala earlier this month at the Golden Gate Club in San Francisco, where Jusoor’s community came together for an evening of reflection and inspiration. The night featured a fireside chat on the needs and opportunities for displaced children in the region, an inspiring art auction showcasing works from Levant artists, a captivating musical performance by Lebanese violinist Maria Bassil and Moroccan DJ Sami Ihsane, and an introduction to our new initiative, Bridges to Syria, offering a glimpse of hope for Jusoor’s future and Syria’s next chapter. We are humbled and deeply grateful for the care and generosity shown to support education for Syria’s future leaders and the next phase of Jusoor’s journey.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Country Director/Manager to lead, develop, and manage Jusoor’s education programs across Syria! If you are passionate about making a difference and empowering Syrians in their home country then this is a unique chance to lead the creation and growth of our new intervention in Syria. The position is based in Syria, and the deadline to apply is March 8, 2025. For more information and to apply, please visit this link: https://zurl.co/QzmIq

Today, we launch Bridges to Syria, a defining moment for Jusoor and our entire community. This is not just an initiative; it is an invitation to explore how we, as Syrians and supporters of Syria, can contribute meaningfully to education and economic opportunities. It is time to reflect, to connect, and to reimagine what is possible. Since December 8, we have been engaged in deep discussions—meeting weekly, listening, learning, and assessing the evolving landscape. We have spoken with leaders, partners, and organizations working inside Syria, continuously gathering insights to ensure that our steps forward are rooted in real needs and perspectives on the ground. Bridges to Syria is our next chapter, a bridge back home. With every step forward, we are weaving together the aspirations of scattered people, reconnecting hope with opportunity. This next chapter is not ours alone—it belongs to our entire community, to those who will help shape it, and to those who will benefit from it. We embark on this path with high hopes, knowing that together, we can redefine what is possible. The future of Syria cannot be shaped behind closed doors; it must be built through open dialogue, shared vision, and collective action. This is the moment we have been waiting for. Be part of shaping what comes next: https://lnkd.in/d478c8mb

If you’re a Syrian student who has been awarded a university scholarship in Europe or North America and looking to fill gaps in your funding such as travel expenses, then apply to Jusoor’s Open Call Scholarship. Apply before August 15, 2025! More information:

Meet our scholar and future Syrian leader Anoud Tellou Alnachawati. Despite obtaining exemplary grades in high school in Jordan where Anoud was living as a Syrian refugee, she was not sure she would be able to continue to higher education. Thanks to Jusoor’s 100 Syrian Women, 10,000 Syrian Lives scholarship Anoud is now completing, and shining, in her bachelor’s degree at McGill University in Canada with a bright future ahead. #FutureSyrianLeaders

Our High School Scholarship students, who come from several public schools to get support at our center in Jurahiya, were engaged in sessions on teamwork & problem-solving. In a Jumanji-inspired activity, the students completed a simulation where they were stuck on a deserted island and had to complete a series of challenges and riddles to survive. The spirit of collaboration and cooperation coupled with competitiveness between the teams filled the air as the students enjoyed getting to know each other on a deeper level and exploring soft skills. The session is part of a series of engagement activities designed to strengthen the bonds between Jusoor’s high school scholarship students and to enhance their leadership skills.

Our scholars have exciting updates from the UK to Beirut! Dania Alkhadraa, Chevening-Jusoor Scholar at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) studying for an MSc in Artificial Intelligence, participated in IBM’s Women in Tech Consultancy Spotlight as well as AE Global Summit: Open Problems with AI. Lubna Nasser Agha, a Jusoor-Exeter scholar, studying for a master's in Construction Design Management has shared that her favorite module so far is Digital Mapping and Surveying, where she worked with advanced surveying tools and received support from CIMO Consultancy London. Aisha Al Yassouf, Jusoor-IIE Odyssey Scholar, studying for a bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering, at Beirut Arab University has joined a Cisco event for electrical computer engineering students, called Technology Day By Cisco. In the event, she participated in activities and won a prize during competitions for WiFi enablement techniques.

Throughout its four-month run, our Future Skills Project, generously supported by Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation is offering students a one-of-a-kind opportunity that empowers students with hands-on learning experiences that spark creativity, critical thinking, and language development. From coding interactive Micro:bit projects like Day Sun Indicator and Space Invaders to mastering critical thinking through problem-solving and storytelling, students are honing essential skills. Meanwhile, Beginner English lessons build confidence in everyday conversations. Through this dynamic program, our refugee students are gaining valuable 21st-century skills, preparing them for a brighter future! خلال فترة أربعة أشهر، يقدم مشروع المهارات المستقبلية، بدعم كريم من صندوق عبد العزيز الغرير لتعليم اللاجئين Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation فرصة فريدة من نوعها تمكن الطلاب من خوض تجارب تعليمية عملية تعزز الإبداع، التفكير النقدي، وتطوير مهارات اللغة. من خلال مشاريع تفاعلية في برمجة Micro:bit مثل مؤشر الشمس النهاري وSpace Invaders، إلى تنمية التفكير النقدي من خلال حل المشكلات وسرد القصص، يعمل الطلاب على صقل مهارات أساسية. وفي الوقت نفسه، تساعد دروس اللغة الإنجليزية للمبتدئين على بناء الثقة في المحادثات اليومية. عبر هذا البرنامج الديناميكي، يكتسب طلابنا اللاجئون مهارات قيمة من القرن الحادي والعشرين، مما يهيئهم لمستقبل أكثر إشراقًا.

Nine inspiring artists have donated their work to be sold at our annual Gala ‘Hope Through Education’ taking place in San Francisco on February 8th. We couldn’t be more grateful for their trust in Jusoor and commitment to being part of bridging the educational gap for Syrian children and youth, the country’s future leaders. Scroll through to explore the works of these talented artists. You can claim a piece online, even if you’re not able to join us at the gala, through the online bidding form: https://tally.so/r/mZvPR5 Learn more about the gala: https://lnkd.in/dUVFvQT4