Kids enjoy candy, the sunset comes, and the couple’s hearts converge.
Syrian Harvest: When the Festival Begins!
Harvest day is an icon of the Syrian countryside summers where people get to know each other and share nature’s bounty along caring, peace, and love.
Queen Elizabeth Wore Damask Brocade
The city of Damascus is famous for its unique type of fabric, called brocade, which Damascus was famous for three thousand years ago. It takes ten hours to make one meter of damask because of the delicate, complex patterns and attention to detail. Brocade is an...
Have you ever thought about what to say?
I came out with 5 major takeaways from our meeting with Ms. Joumana Aljabri’s webinar In Harmony with the Moment: The words we say define us. Key words do not always mean the same thing. To say: “I am a refugee” is different from saying “I am in a refugee situation”....
Thank you Ross, thank you Qatalyst Partners!
Every now and then, we receive an unexpected surprise that overwhelms us with gratitude. This one came from Ross Weiner and Qatalyst Partners in the form of a generous donation!
NuDay Syria: Your Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another
Syrian expats have been devastated by the misery that continues to befall their compatriots. I searched for organizations that were credible and have enough integrity to be trusted with providing help on the ground
GIFT IN-KIND FOR SALE: A mosaic honoring Ammar Al-Shami and Syrian artisans
An artist from Kafranbel, Idlib donated a beautiful mosaic wall art in honor of Ammar Al-Shami, 100% of the sale price will fund one of our students.
Transforming loss to legacy – 2 years later, Ammar Al-Shami’s fund grows!
Transforming loss to legacy: two years ago I reached out to pay my respects to Rasha, Ammar Al-Shami’s mother. A few days earlier, I had moved to Boulder Colorado and was looking forward to meeting Ammar. Instead, I found myself dogsitting Ayala, his golden retriever...
Ammar Al-Shami Fund – The fund of second chances
Second chances story: Ammar’s fund was created a year after his tragic death on January 11, 2017. The fund honors Ammar’s memory by providing help to refugee students whose lives were disrupted by conflicts in Syria and Palestine. But Ammar’s fund took a life unto its...
Keeping a legacy alive – supporting Syrian refugee youth with disabilities
have the fondest memories of my parents. Both were social activists, passionate about education and helping others who are less fortunate. My mother taught at a school for the visually impaired in Damascus, Syria. At the time, a person having a physical disability...