BH Fellow Fereshteh Ganjavi is hosting the “Refugee’s First Thanksgiving” on Monday, November 25 from 5 – 9 P.M. at the Southern Connecticut State University. Members of the refugee community will gather with volunteers, mentors, and members of the greater New Haven area for a Thanksgiving feast with a multicultural twist. The event features delicious […]
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BH Fellow Amelie Vavrovsky
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill November 12, 2019
BH Fellow Amelie Vavrovsky is working to break bureaucratic barriers and make immigration more accessible for refugees, asylum seekers, and their families. Complex forms often stand in their way as they seek protection and services in a new country. But the paperwork doesn’t end there. Next up are visa applications, employment authorizations, health insurance forms, […]
Shiva Sarram, Founder of Blossom Hill
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill November 7, 2019
Shiva Sarram, Founder and Executive Director of Blossom Hill, talks about the diverse programs offered by Blossom Hill, the impact they are having, and our critical year-end goals, please view her video and consider a donation
Refugee mothers and children in New Haven, CT
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill November 7, 2019
Both refugee mothers and children in New Haven, CT participated in Blossom Hill Fellow Fereshteh Ganjavi’s second Maternal and Pediatric Health Session this fall semester. This initiative aims to bring mothers and their children together to educate families on the importance of child safety, positive parenting, nutrition, prenatal education, and other topics. This program is […]
BH Fellow Sara Vispi
Helen Ramos Miscellaneous October 31, 2019
Blossom Hill Fellow Sara Vispi recently opened the fall semester at the ANKAA vocational school in Athens. More than 200 refugee youth came to register and were able to choose from among 35 exciting courses. From Greek language classes to screenprinting, electricity to tailoring, the skills that students can learn or improve on are very […]
Over the last year, our Fellows have worked tirelessly to reach thousands of refugee children and youth from the Middle East who have been affected by conflict and war. Their bold programs have allowed our beneficiaries to thrive, turning their hopes to reality. From a Montessori school for early learners to coding schools for youth […]
To hear Shiva Sarram, Founder and Executive Director of Blossom Hill, talk about the diverse programs offered by Blossom Hill, the impact they are having, and our critical year-end goals, please view her video and consider a donation through our website https://www.blossomhill-foundation.org/donate.html
BH Fereshteh Forough
Helen Ramos Miscellaneous October 24, 2019
The students and mentors of Blossom Hill Fellow Fereshteh Forough’s coding school participated in the first Telecommunication and Information Exhibition in Herat, Afghanistan. They showcased their amazing work including the social games and apps they have coded as well as graphic design projects. Their booths were exceptionally busy as visitors tested out their games and […]
Blossom Hill is proud to announce the opening of our Montessori-inspired Early Childhood Center’s in Azraq, Jordan! The community in Azraq has been severely impacted by the Syrian crisis. In fact, the population of the town has more than doubled from the influx of refugees since 2012. Today it is home to almost 36,000 Syrian […]
Leyla Atik’s program
Helen Ramos Child Development October 15, 2019
As of 2018, only 55 percent of about 1.5 million school-age Syrian children in Turkey are going to school. School drop-out rates increase as children go into high school although completion of education is mandatory in the country. Among the refugee population, this is largely due to language barriers, discrimination, financial difficulties, child labor, and […]
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