This month, we are particularly proud to have launched our first interventions inside Syria. We have also hosted volunteers from the Chalhoub Group in Lebanon, participated in a module with the Asfari Foundation, and had one of our board members recognized for his achievements.
A Teacher's Training & A Summer School In Syria
The summer kicked off with our first interventions inside Syria, where we launched a series of intensive three-day teacher trainings in Zabadany, Maadameyet el Sham, and Haran el Awameed, reaching 90 primary school teachers across these regions. Those teachers, under our supervision, are running our six-week summer program in the same locations, reaching 900 students, giving the students an unforgettable summer of intensive fun and learning, but also giving the teachers an opportunity for hands-on experience to apply their new skills.
Read more about our Teacher’s Training & Summer School
Jusoor Board Member Safouh Takrouri Named One of 40 under 40 Arab Americans
Our board member and previous scholar, Safouh Takrouri, was named as one of the Arab America Foundation’s 40 under 40 for 2025. All awardees are under the age of 40, excel in their respective industries, and are actively engaged in promoting their heritage and culture to empower their communities and make a positive difference. Safouh Takrouri is a leader in the Strategy & Analytics group at OpenAI, based in San Francisco. He holds a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Safouh Takrouri’s commitment to giving back to his community is exemplified in his leadership on our board of directors and his consistent contributions to Jusoor. Congratulations!
Volunteers from Chalhoub Group Bring their Energy to Jeb Jennine Center
We were thrilled to host volunteers from the Chalhoub Group in Dubai at our Chalhoub Jeb Jennine Center in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, for a week-long visit this month. The ten enthusiastic volunteers brought incredible energy to our classrooms under the leadership of Nihad Abdul Nazir. Their collaborative spirit shone as they worked alongside our teachers, at times taking the initiative to design and lead activities independently. In their final two days, the volunteers transformed the center's front entrance by creating a vibrant mural, a lasting testament to the Chalhoub group. They engaged every student in the project, inviting each child to leave their unique mark through colorful fingerprint signatures.
Jusoor Takes Part in CIPA Residential Module in Cyprus
This month, our Head of Refugee Education, Suha Tutunji, took part in the CIPA Residential Module in Paphos, Cyprus. Developed by the Asfari Foundation in partnership with the Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship and the London School of Economics (LSE), the Certificate for Influencing and Political Acumen (CIPA) brings together senior and mid-level leaders from 20 civil society organizations in the region covering essential skills like: proposal writing, advocacy for programs, and presenting ideas effectively.
Meet our Entrepreneurship Program Alumna: Safa Elcasim
Learn more about how Safa Elcasim scaled her startup Joblink, a thriving platform connecting students with part-time work, through Jusoor's women's leadership and startup programs, whose journey from solo founder to CEO proves targeted support unlocks refugee potential.
"Jusoor didn't just give templates—they transformed how I lead," says Safa.
Read Full Story in our 2024 Annual Report
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It’s been a busy kick-off to summer between our programs in Lebanon & Syria and various other projects we are preparing for. Thank you for continuing to power us to make a difference in the lives of children, young people, and educators in the region!
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