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Beyond barriers: Where laughter finds safe space The joy on these children’s faces tells the story of something special happening at our Sama Community Center in Malakasa, Greece. Recently, Elio the Clown brought his magic to our space, creating moments of pure childhood joy for refugee children from both nearby camps. While across Greece, such […]

We are thrilled to highlight the creativity of our graphic design students! Using Photoshop’s pen, brush, and filter tools, they are bringing their artistic visions to life through stunning digital portraits. Each piece reflects their dedication, skill, and passion for design. Join us in celebrating their incredible work!

Mother’s Day Cherry Blossom Tea Please join us on May 6, 2025 for our Mother’s Day Cherry Blossom Tea at the New Canaan Playhouse. Purchase your tickets for either 11 am – 1 pm or 1 pm – 3 pm tea times. Your support enables Blossom Hill to continue our vital work providing educational opportunities […]

Today, we honor International Women’s Day by celebrating the extraordinary women transforming lives worldwide! As we embrace this year’s theme of Accelerate Action for gender equality, we’re inspired by the remarkable women leaders within our Blossom Hill community who embody this call every day. Through determination and vision, they’re not just participating in change—they’re driving […]

Galentine’s Event – What a beautiful Valentine’s celebration! We are deeply grateful to our amazing supporters who joined us at the New Canaan Playhouse. Your presence and generosity help further our mission of education for peace. The Playhouse was transformed into an elegant space where friends gathered to create bouquets at our Flower Bar, discovered […]

Dear Blossom Hill Family, We are writing to update you on three major developments affecting our work: the recent fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the tenuous ceasefire between Gaza and Israel, and new U.S. Executive Orders affecting humanitarian operations. These events are reshaping the landscape where we work and your support is needed […]

When Fellows collaborate, impact multiplies. In the coldest months of Kabul, a powerful partnership between Blossom Hill Fellows is creating ripples of change. By combining their expertise, our Fellows designed and produced specialized sleeping bags to ward off freezing temperatures. The bags were then distributed to displaced families in a nearby community. But this isn’t […]

When Laws Become Lifelines: A Breakthrough for Refugee Rights Lost documents shouldn’t mean lost lives. Yet for refugees who lose their Greek protection papers while traveling, return becomes nearly impossible – even when legal frameworks exist to help them. Musaab* found himself trapped in an impossible situation – pushed back to Afghanistan, then stranded in […]

A Stitch of Hope in Afghanistan When Sediqa’s husband had to flee, she became her children’s only lifeline. Today, she crafts reusable sanitary pads from home, turning thread and fabric into food for her children – Nazanin, Benyamin, and little Zainab. But this isn’t just about pads. It’s about mothers writing new stories of resilience. […]