A lot is happening in Syria! Training, Scholarship Support, Research

It has been a busy summer for us at Jusoor, particularly this month! We had several activities in Syria: a scholarship application workshop for girls, a series of teacher trainings in Hama, Latakia, and Aleppo, and we concluded our baccalaureate support classes in seven Syrian cities. We are also researching education in Lebanon and Syria; finally, we are celebrating our graduating scholars and their upcoming milestones. 

Bridging the Educational Opportunity Gap Through Girls Mentorship Initiative in Syria & Jordan

From August 11 to 13, we ran a three-day mentorship program for girls with twelve undergraduate students: eight in Syria, gathered at the Sanad for Development Center in Al-Afif, and four joining remotely from Jordan. The three days involved sessions on researching scholarships, understanding eligibility criteria, drafting personal statements, and working through individualized feedback. Each participant left with an individual action plan. The initiative was designed and facilitated by Sally Askalan, a Jordanian chemical engineering student at Case Western Reserve University. As part of the workshop’s resources, the students made use of the 11 laptops Jusoor provided at Sanad’s Youth Space to research and write their application drafts. The laptops are available throughout the year for students wishing to use them for scholarship search, applications, taking online courses, or working on any projects through a reservation system at Sanad during the space’s opening hours.

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1000 Students Receive Baccalaureate Support Classes in Seven Syrian Cities

Throughout the academic year, Jusoor provided free baccalaureate support classes to more than 1,000 students across seven cities and towns in Syria. From extra lessons in core subjects to dedicated teachers supporting students every step of the way, these classes helped young people prepare for the exams that will shape their future opportunities. Thank you to our partners and donors, Chalhoub Group and Porticus Foundation, as well as the teachers and supporters who made this initiative possible and continue to invest in Syria's future through education.

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Collaborative Research on Education in Lebanon & Syria

This summer, teachers, researchers, and education practitioners came together for the second research workshop organised as part of our new partnership with the Centre for Lebanese Studies (CLS) and the Contractual Teachers' League in Lebanese Primary Public Schools (CTLP), funded by the Spencer Foundation. This two-year collaboration places the lived experiences of teachers, students, and refugee communities at the centre of research on education equity in Lebanon. Several of Jusoor's own teachers are part of the research groups, investigating remote learning in West Bekaa and Mount Lebanon, and the impact of curriculum variations on Syrian students returning from Lebanon to Syria. Through collaborative research, open dialogue, and evidence-based advocacy, the partnership seeks to amplify marginalized voices and support more just and inclusive education policies for all children in Lebanon.

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Equipping 217 Syrian Teachers with 21st-Century Skills in Hama, Latakia & Aleppo

Following the first training in Hama at the end of July, three more training sessions took place this month in Latakia and Aleppo, providing a total of 217 teachers with tools on student-centred learning and 21st-century teaching skills. Topics included understanding early childhood brain development, multi-sensory teaching, classroom management, positive discipline, learner-centered teaching, and much more. The training included both early childhood educators and primary school teachers, with the material adapted to fit the needs of each group. Our Head of Refugee Education, Suha Tutunji, and our Academic Coordinator, Tanya Nammour, ran the training, joined by our Jurahiya center principal Sara Shama and our previous teacher Jihad Qaisania, who started as teachers in our centers and have now become trainers themselves, transferring the skills and knowledge they acquired in our centers in Lebanon back in Syria.

We are Proud of our Six Graduating Scholars!

This summer, we are celebrating the graduation of six of our university students from universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Lebanon. We could not be prouder of their success and excited to follow them on their future journeys:

• Sara AlJaafari graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a  bachelor’s degree in Data Science and secured a full-time position at Equinix as a Data Analyst
• Subhi Abo Rdan graduated from MIT with a double degree in physics and computer science. In the fall, he returns to MIT to begin a master's in quantum computing and information science
• Abdalazeez Jerby graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He is set to pursue a master’s degree at Stanford in the same field starting fall 2026.
• Ali Abd Alatif graduated from the University of Exeter in the UK with a master’s degree in Gender Studies
• Rama Saadieh and Shaimaa Doumani graduated from Beirut Arab University with bachelor's degrees in Medical Lab Technology

Congratulations to all the amazing graduates!

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Before we sign off, we are reminding you of our Jusoor Elkom project, through which you can hire remote tech-savvy, affordable, and well-trained professionals from the region as graphic designers and executive assistants for your businesses and work.

As always, we thank you for your ongoing support, without which we would not be able to bridge the opportunity gap for young Syrians everywhere.