Sports for All (Jordan)
BH Fellow 2023
Salaheildeen Ghannam (Jordan)
Salaheildeen is a native of Jordan and holds a degree in Physics. For the first three years of his career, he was a passionate teacher working in private schools. But when he found himself faced with a rigid school system that did not allow him the freedom to teach in more interactive ways that suited his students, he decided to leave his profession for the humanitarian sector. For the last ten years, Salaheildeen has been working with children from refugee communities to help them achieve the best start in life. Over the years, he took on various responsibilities at different NGOs in Jordan -- from a family caseworker to a program coordinator implementing complex projects. Currently, he coordinates various programs at the Collateral Repair Project. As a Blossom Hill Fellow, Salaheildeen will be coordinating the Sports for All Program, SuperGirls, and Resilient Girls programs. Location: Jordan
BH Fellow 2022
Alaa Al-Khalidi (Jordan)
Alaa is a native of Jordan and holds a degree in Physics. For the first three years of her career, she was a passionate teacher working in private schools. But when she found herself faced with a rigid school system that did not allow her the freedom to teach in more interactive ways that suited her students, she decided to leave her profession for the humanitarian sector. For the last ten years, Alaa has been working with children from refugee communities to help them achieve the best start in life. Over the years, she took on various responsibilities at different NGOs in Jordan -- from a family caseworker to a program coordinator implementing complex projects. Currently, she coordinates various programs at the Collateral Repair Project. As a Blossom Hill Fellow, Alaa will be coordinating the Sports for All Program and Fearless Girls.
BH Fellow 2020
Sports for All
Faisal Babiker Ali Adam (Jordan)
As a Blossom Hill Fellow, Faisal manages Sports for All. This project integrates children and teenagers from diverse refugee groups with the local host population to strengthen the social fabric of the community and reduce social isolation and tension. Teenagers from the local community undergo sports and leadership training in order to organize and coach weekly games for a group of younger boys and girls. Sports for All gets kids moving and, in a structured and supportive environment, builds a team spirit that unifies the players across differences of age, gender, and nationality.
BH Fellow 2020
Sports for All
Ala' al Qararha (Jordan)
Ala’ al Qararha is a Jordanian educator who works with children and teenagers at Collateral Repair Project’s community centers in Amman, Jordan. Ala’ is trained in trauma sensitivity and implements this philosophy while working with kids from refugee communities. As a Blossom Hill Fellow, Ala manages Sports for All. This project integrates children and teenagers from diverse refugee groups with the local host population to strengthen the social fabric of the community and reduce social isolation and tension. Teenagers from the local community undergo sports and leadership training in order to organize and coach weekly games for a group of younger boys and girls. Sports for All gets kids moving and, in a structured and supportive environment, builds a team spirit that unifies the players across differences of age, gender, and nationality.
BH Fellow 2018
Sports for All
Ragheb Al-Fakhouri (Jordan)
Having fled the war in Syria to seek refuge in Jordan, Ragheb Al-Fakhouri experienced first-hand the difficulties so many children and youth face as a result of displacement. He also understands the role social inclusion plays in enabling refugees to participate in their host community. That’s why he is running Sports for All – a program that brings refugee children and youth from all parts of the world together with Jordanians to play soccer and basketball. Through their love of sports, Ragheb is working to unify them on a common ground. Location: Jordan
OUR PROGRAMS
We fund programs, projects and products that aim to positively impact the lives of communities (children, youth, families, etc.) affected by conflict and war in the Middle East.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
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.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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.
JOB TRAINING
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.
