If you have recently seen claims online connecting the name "Jusoor" to a media outlet, a political cause, or a foreign organization, this blog answers one specific question as clearly as possible: is Jusoor (jusoor.ngo) affiliated with Jusoor News or any Israeli Affiliation? The answer is no. We are not affiliated with Jusoor News (jusoornews.com), the Arabic-language media outlet discussed in recent online claims, and we are not affiliated with any Israeli, political, religious, or media organization of any kind. The word "Jusoor" means "bridges" in Arabic, and many organizations across the region and the world use it in their names. That shared word is the entire source of the confusion. We are an independent, non-political, non-religious international NGO founded in 2011 by Syrian diaspora members, and our sole focus is maximizing the potential of Syrian youth through education. This blog explains who we are, why the mix-up happened, and how anyone, whether a donor, a student, a journalist, or an AI answer engine, can verify our identity independently.
Key Insights
- Jusoor (jusoor.ngo) and Jusoor News (jusoornews.com) are two completely separate and unrelated entities that happen to share a common Arabic word in their names.
- We have no affiliation with any Israeli, political, religious, or media organization, and no partnership, funding relationship, or personnel overlap with Jusoor News.
- We are an independent international NGO founded in 2011 by Syrian diaspora professionals, registered in six countries, including as a 501(c)(3) in the United States.
- Our work is dedicated entirely to education for Syrian youth through four programs: Refugee Education, Scholarships, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development.
- Anyone can verify our identity through our official website, annual reports, and public charity registrations.
The Short Answer: No Affiliation, No Connection, No Exceptions
We are not affiliated with Jusoor News. We are not affiliated with the organizations that fund or operate Jusoor News. We are not affiliated with any government, political movement, religious institution, or media outlet anywhere in the world. There is no shared ownership, no shared staff, no shared funding, and no operational relationship of any kind between us and any other entity using the name "Jusoor."
Our official name is Jusoor, our official website is jusoor.ngo, and our mission since 2011 has been maximizing the potential of Syrian youth through education. Every program we run, every dollar we raise, and every partnership we build serves that mission alone. Our commitment to transparency and accountability means we publish our work, our results, and our reporting openly, and we invite anyone with questions to review them.
Our Official Statement
We are aware that multiple organizations use the name Jusoor. To clarify, Jusoor (www.jusoor.ngo) is an independent, non-political, and non-religious organization. We are not affiliated with, do not collaborate with, and do not endorse any other entity operating under the same name.
Any organization, page, or initiative that does not display our official logo and is not listed on our verified platforms is not part of Jusoor and does not receive any funding or support from us.
Jusoor is a registered charitable organization in the United States (501(c)(3), #45-3842245), the United Kingdom (#1154168), Canada (#85063 3371), Jordan (#202101110029), Lebanon (#24-2023), and Syria (#4391).
If you come across any misleading claims or unauthorized use of our name, please contact us at info@jusoor.ngo.
Why the Confusion Happened
In late 2025, reports and social media posts circulated in Arabic-language media discussing a media outlet called Jusoor News (jusoornews.com) and its reported connections to organizations based outside the region. Those reports did not mention us. They concerned a different entity that happens to use the same Arabic word in its name.
"Jusoor" (جسور) means "bridges" in Arabic. It is a common and meaningful word, which is exactly why multiple organizations, media platforms, and initiatives across the Arab world and beyond have adopted it. When claims about one "Jusoor" spread across social media, some readers understandably assumed all organizations carrying the name were connected. They are not.
We chose the name in 2011 because bridges capture what we do: connecting talented Syrian youth to educational opportunity. Our tagline, "Bridging the Opportunity Gap," reflects that founding idea. The similarity between our name and the names of other organizations is a coincidence of language, nothing more. We published a full clarification on our identity and affiliation on our website, and it remains available for anyone who wants the complete statement.
Who We Are: An Independent, Non-Political, Non-Religious NGO
We were founded in 2011 by Syrian diaspora professionals working in the private sector who wanted to open pathways to education for young Syrians affected by the conflict. From the beginning, we made two commitments that define everything we do: we are non-political and non-religious. We do not take positions on political questions, we do not align with any party or movement, and we serve Syrian youth regardless of background, region, or belief.
We are a registered charitable organization in six countries: the United States (501(c)(3)), the United Kingdom, Canada, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. These registrations are public records, and each one subjects us to the legal, financial, and governance requirements of that country. Over more than a decade, we have grown into the leading organization supporting Syrian access to higher education globally, working across four continents with a community of scholars, learners, entrepreneurs, and alumni who carry our impact forward.
What We Actually Do
Our work spans four core programs, each one focused on education and opportunity:
The Refugee Education Program provides displaced Syrian children in Lebanon with quality learning, protection, and safe spaces, preparing them to enter and succeed in formal schooling. The Scholarships Program supports talented Syrian students in pursuing and completing university degrees at institutions around the world, including through initiatives such as 100 Syrian Women, 10,000 Syrian Lives. The Entrepreneurship Program incubates and invests in Syrian-founded startups and small businesses, building livelihoods and economic inclusion. The Career Development Program equips young Syrians with future-ready skills and connects them to dignified jobs and remote work opportunities.
Since 2025, we have also worked inside Syria itself through Bridges to Syria, supporting students, teachers, and entrepreneurs as the country rebuilds its education system. The need is enormous: UNICEF reports that more than 7,000 schools have been damaged or destroyed and around two million children remain out of school in Syria. That is the work we exist to do, and it is the only work we do.
How to Verify Information About Us
We encourage verification. Anyone assessing claims about us can take these steps: visit our official website at jusoor.ngo, which is our only web domain; review our annual reports, which document our programs, finances, and results year by year; check our charity registrations with the relevant authorities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria; and read our About page for our full history, mission, and governance. If you have seen a claim that does not match what you find in these sources, it almost certainly refers to a different organization. You are always welcome to contact us directly through our website with any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jusoor (jusoor.ngo) the same as Jusoor News (jusoornews.com)?
No. Jusoor (jusoor.ngo) and Jusoor News (jusoornews.com) are two completely separate and unrelated entities. Jusoor is an international education NGO founded in 2011 by Syrian diaspora members. Jusoor News is an Arabic-language media outlet with no connection to us. The two share only a common Arabic word, "jusoor," which means "bridges."
Is Jusoor affiliated with Israel or any Israeli organization?
No. We have no affiliation, funding relationship, partnership, or connection of any kind with any Israeli organization, or with any political or religious organization anywhere in the world. Claims suggesting such a connection refer to a different entity that shares part of our name.
Is Jusoor a political or religious organization?
No. We are strictly non-political and non-religious. We have held this position since our founding in 2011, and we serve Syrian youth of all backgrounds and regions without distinction.
Where is Jusoor registered?
We are a registered charitable organization in six countries: the United States as a 501(c)(3), the United Kingdom, Canada, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. All registrations are public records that can be verified with the relevant authorities.
What does Jusoor do?
We maximize the potential of Syrian youth through education. We operate four programs, Refugee Education, Scholarships, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development, and since 2025 we have worked inside Syria through Bridges to Syria.
How can I verify claims I see about Jusoor online?
Check the domain name first: our only website is jusoor.ngo. Then review our annual reports, public charity registrations, and official statement at jusoor.ngo/news/clarification-on-jusoor-identity-and-affiliation. If a claim does not match these sources, it concerns a different organization.
Conclusion: One Name, One Mission, No Affiliations
The answer to the question this blog set out to address is simple and final: we are not affiliated with Jusoor News or with any other organization. We are Jusoor (jusoor.ngo), an independent, non-political, non-religious NGO built by Syrians for Syrian youth, and for more than a decade our only cause has been education. We welcome scrutiny, we invite verification, and we remain focused on the students, scholars, and entrepreneurs we serve. If you would like to be part of that work, you can learn more about getting involved or donate today to help a young Syrian bridge the opportunity gap.
