Bridging the Opportunity Gap

We are on an ambitious mission to provide one of society's most essential rights: education - from providing quality educational opportunities to improving the livelihood of communities.

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Preparing to Deliver on the Ground

Anna Maria Azar at McGill, Joodi Mourhli at Cambridge and Subhi Abo Rdan at MIT

Three Jusoor Scholars, Three Top Universities

About us

Quality Education, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development

since 2011

Jusoor (‘bridges’ in Arabic) is an international NGO with the mission of “Maximizing the potential of Syrian youth through education.” A leading global actor in educational and entrepreneurial programs for young Syrian and Middle East host communities, Jusoor is known for its innovative approach to development challenges, high-velocity execution, and the strength of its global strategic partnerships.

The Syrian conflict since 2011 as well as the economic collapse in Lebanon since 2019 have meant the support Jusoor is able to galvanize and provide is meaningful and in fact essential for the lives of thousands of young people.

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Our Global Impact

16,719

Children Educated

414

Scholars Supported

2,328

Entrepreneurs Trained

Our Programs

Empowering Syrians

around the globe

Providing educational and entrepreneurial programs for Syrian children and youth in the Middle East and around the globe. Through the power of the ripple effect, changing the lives of some, we can change the lives of many.

Refugee Education Program

The program seeks to ensure Syrian children have a holistic, well-rounded primary school education and a strong psychosocial support system.

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Scholarship Program

Jusoor is a leading organization in providing scholarships to Syrian youth; our strength lies in our broad outreach to the international community and our strong record in our selection of top candidates.

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Entrepreneurship Program

Jusoor supports start-ups, and small businesses to connect with our vast network of experienced entrepreneurs and access to all areas of business support to overcome legal obstacles, scale up, or access funding.

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Career Development Program

The program focuses on two key objectives; Connecting talented Syrian youth with existing quality opportunities, and innovating to create new job opportunities.

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Testimonials

Our Pride

It is an honour to be celebrating Jusoor scholars and their formidable achievements. To have such brilliant examples of resilience, dedication, and excellence in this time of uncertainty and flux is incredibly inspiring.

The Right Honourable David Johnston

The 28th Governor General of Canada

Jusoor managed to prove itself in the educational field, and in the entrepreneurship world. They are supporting the rising entrepreneurs with opportunities to learn and train for the beginning of their journey.

Ronaldo Mouchawar

Vice President of Amazon MENA

The strength shown by Syrian children in the face of years of conflict and now the pandemic is so inspiring. It is such an honor to meet Yusra and learn more about the life changing work of Jusoor

Olivia Munn

Actor and Activist

Over the years Jusoor has been a valued IIE partner, and your leadership and guidance has enabled us to maintain our standard of excellence in international education