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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Creative Thinking Class Reflections: Building with Paper Clips and Straws

“Me b3arif!” [I don’t know] Seja, a 9 year old girl from Asker refugee camp, exclaimed to me as the children began their pre-assessment activity.

A Change in Environment

Our Spring 2012 interns share their first impressions and initial reactions to life in Nablus including touring the Old City, visiting the markets and teaching

Effects of Domestic Violence on Nabulsi Women and Children

Last week, as part of TYO’s Women’s Group seminars, I had a conversation with mothers about domestic violence and its effect on children and families.

TYO Round Up: Week of January 22, 2012

TYO officially re-opens its doors for spring semester in Nablus! Welcome back! Monday, January 23 The Child Core Program kicks off to a sunny SPRING

TYO Recommends: January 27, 2012

Investigating gaming and play as mediums for learning and addressing new needs in education as we move into the modern age. Highlighted videos displaying efforts

The Women’s Group Doubles its Outreach

This week, The Women’s Group (TWG) launched into the Spring 2012 session! After many requests from women for added topics (including Palestinian law and women’s

creativity |ˌkrē-āˈtivitē| noun.the use of the imagination or original ideas, esp. in the production of an artistic work.Thesaurus: inventiveness, imagination, innovation, innovativeness, originality, individuality; artistry, inspiration,

Volunteer-Intern Trainings

At the start of each session, TYO offers trainings for its volunteers, translators, teachers and interns. A vital part of the Youth Service Learning Program,

Public Diplomacy Partnership

TYO is proud to announce its Public Diplomacy partnership with the US Consulate in Jerusalem. This partnership brings American interns to participate in our International Internship

Announcing the Start of TYO’s Spring 2012 Session

TYO’s spring session will start on Monday, January 23, as teachers welcome new and returning students to the Core Child Program (CCP). The CCP team