Here is to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. #InternationalWomensDay
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International Woman’s Day
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill March 8, 2020
On International Woman’s Day, Blossom Hill is proud to see our young refugee girls thrive against all odds. Our programs are raising them to become strong women who can hold on to their dreams and become leaders in their communities. “Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise […]
In Cappadocia, Turkey, Blossom Hills Fellows Leonie Zikos and Ruth Lockwood are using an innovative therapeutic approach known as “bibliotherapy” in their Puppet Theater Project to help refugee children heal from the trauma of war. This method involves storytelling or reading specific texts to allow the children to identify and validate their feelings and to […]
🌸 Blossom’s Hill 9th Annual Auction is now open.
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill February 27, 2020
🌸 Blossom’s Hill 9th Annual Auction is now open. We invite you to explore a wonderful variety of unique items. Proceeds from this auction will benefit our programs for war-affected children. https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?vhost=blossomhill
BH Fellows Alexandra Clare and Marcello Bonato
Helen Ramos Job Training February 25, 2020
Right now, two groups of talented youth in Yemen and Turkey are working their way through Blossom Hill Fellows Alexandra Clare and Marcello Bonato’s web development boot camps in hope of building a new future for themselves in the digital economy as developers, entrepreneurs or tech leaders in their communities. In order to prepare them […]
BH Fellow Sara Vispi
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill February 11, 2020
Blossom Hill Fellow Sara Vispi started a new term at her vocational center in Athens, Greece. For refugees like 17-year old Reza from Afghanistan, the center, which offers quality classes in various occupations, is a roadway to a better future. After taking English, photography, documentary, and DJ workshop classes, he is now excelling in carpentry. […]
B-Day Party
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill February 5, 2020
Dear Blossom Hill supporters, For refugee children, a birthday is more than a celebration of life. Having fled their homes, their lives have been severely disrupted and each passing year is a reminder that they survived against all odds. Please consider donating your birthday to refugee children to empower them and ensure they celebrate their […]
BH Fellow Erika Gillette
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill, Child Development January 28, 2020
Blossom Hill Fellow Erika Gillette is rolling out her science curriculum, with science kits that transcend language barriers, to refugee children in Greece. For these children, this is the only opportunity they have to learn about science through hands-on activities. Over the last three years, Erika has distributed 15,000 kits. Please donate today to ensure […]
BH’s Third Annual Luncheon “For the Love of a Child”
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill January 27, 2020
Blossom Hill’s Third Annual Luncheon “For the Love of a Child” is on February 27 at the Woodway Country Club in Darien. Please join us to hear from Don Brown, an award-winning author whose graphic novel depicts the challenges and pain of children fleeing from conflict, and to learn just how our innovative work is […]
Sports for all
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill, Child Development January 14, 2020
Blossom Hill’s Sports for All program in Amman, Jordan is bringing refugee children together with Jordanians for the love of sport. The program promotes social cohesion and wellbeing for all.
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