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EMPOWERING INTERNALLY DISPLACED AFGHAN GIRLS & WOMEN Over the past 4 years, our literacy and tailoring program has created life-changing opportunities in Afghanistan where education and employment options for women are severely restricted: Over 580 girls learned to read and write in a community with less than 20% female literacy and where girls are banned […]

“MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND PRACTICALLY, LIFE IS NOT POSSIBLE HERE” Deaths. Protests. Children freezing in summer clothes. A paralyzed person forced to urinate in a water bottle. A mother who can’t sleep because animals come through holes in her family’s shelter. These are the realities in Greece’s refugee camps, where EU funds disappear while people suffer: […]

INCREDIBLE NEWS! Congratulations to Mamon on his acceptance to the University of Pennsylvania with a FULL SCHOLARSHIP! After receiving college coaching through Blossom Hill Fellow George Batah’s program, Mamon didn’t just focus on his own success – he became an incredible mentor to his peers, supporting them throughout their application journeys. A talented educator at […]

Science Without Borders: Empowering Refugee Children in Greece Meet Yasmine, a 10-year-old scientist from Afghanistan, who recently explored potential and kinetic energy using our Pom Pom Catapult kit in Corinth! She collected data, practiced math skills, and even created her own graph – all while having a blast as a young researcher. Our science program […]

More Than Just a Game: How Table Tennis is Transforming Refugee Lives in Amman At our community center in Amman, Jordan, table tennis has become more than just a sport—it’s a pathway to confidence, leadership, and joy for refugee children. Our free table tennis program offers a rare opportunity for refugee youth to engage in […]

Breaking Barriers Through Code: Women’s History Month in Herat This Women’s History Month, our coding school in Herat celebrates the transformative power of technology education. Every day, we witness how digital skills are creating unprecedented opportunities for Afghan women, turning passion into profession and dreams into reality. Our students aren’t just learning to code—they’re coding […]

Your Support Changes Lives Ten-year-old Bilqhis arrived at our Healthy Children Program health center with her mother Maryam, suffering from months of abdominal discomfort and weakness despite being an otherwise bright, smart girl. Our medical team diagnosed her with an amebic infection – a common but serious condition in Afghanistan where unclean water remains a […]

Happy Norooz: Planting Seeds of Hope at Blossom Hill As we celebrate Norooz (Persian New Year) and welcome the first day of spring, we reflect on new beginnings and growth – both in nature and in the hearts of children affected by war and conflict. At Blossom Hill, we’re planting seeds of hope through our […]

“Music gave me courage to find my voice.” Two years ago, Fatat walked into our violin class in the Schisto refugee facility in Greece as a shy 15-year-old from Lebanon. Today, she stands tall as our most advanced student, mentoring beginners and welcoming newcomers with the confidence music has helped her discover. This is the […]

Spotlight on our Young Learners Omar, a bright 4-year-old at our Azraq Montessori preschool, is blossoming before our eyes! Omar’s journey through the Montessori method is truly inspiring. Each day, we watch as he develops critical thinking skills through hands-on activities that promote problem-solving and independent thought. What makes the Montessori approach special for children […]