Dear Blossom Hill Family, Today marks the first day of spring, a season of renewal, growth, and infinite possibilities taking bloom. At Blossom Hill, our vision to break cycles of violence through education for peace aligns with spring’s promise of regeneration. Just as seedlings rise persistent from the thawing earth, our beneficiaries – children and […]
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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 […]
Hila is a 14 year-old Afghan refugee
Helen Ramos Child Development March 14, 2024
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 […]
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 […]
Calling All Changemakers
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill March 12, 2024
Calling All Changemakers: Help Conflict-Affected Children Learn and Thrive Do you have bold solutions for expanding education in emergencies? Are you dedicated to helping young people heal through knowledge? Apply for the Blossom Hill Fellowship – together we can equip youth to create meaningful change out of chaos. Apply for the Blossom Hill Fellowship Today!
International Women’s Day
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill, Miscellaneous March 8, 2024
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the world’s women and girls! This year’s theme – “Investing in Women to Accelerate Progress” – fuels our work uplifting displaced youth through education. We’re proud to invest in our visionary Fellows – compassionate leaders driving change for vulnerable girls and young women impacted by conflict. From refugee […]
Blossom Hill’s Spring Bazaar is coming up on May 9, 2024 — the perfect place to shop for Mother’s Day. Join us for a fun day featuring over 20 amazing vendors with gifts, home goods, fashion, and more. Treat yourself or find something special for the moms in your life. Buy your tickets today to […]
Blossom Hill Fellows Erika Gillette EdD and Katerina Tsikalaki MScEd started the Science United Teaching Leaders project to support people on the move in Greece to become science teachers. Recently, in Lesvos, Katerina was thrilled to work with 21 aspiring science teachers from Afghanistan, Palestine, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Congo, in a 3-day […]
Blossom Hill Clinic’s free healthcare
Helen Ramos Child Development February 29, 2024
At just 7, Sadra knows struggle. With her father working abroad and family facing economic hardship in Afghanistan, life is difficult. But Sadra finds joy in Blossom Hill Clinic’s free healthcare, brought there by her caring grandmother. Despite their challenges, Sadra’s grandmother beams about her intelligence. “She is a bright, smart girl,” she says proudly. […]
Class Photo Time!
Helen Ramos Education February 27, 2024
Class Photo Time! At Blossom Hill’s pre-school, Syrian and Jordanian students, ages 3 to 5, are immersed in a Montessori environment, the first of its kind in the little town of Azraq, Jordan. Students who graduate from the early education program have a huge head start, and are often called out by the teachers at […]
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