Meet Talia. She is a lively girl from Nablus. She enjoys coloring with her siblings, playing with her friends, and she loves dancing and her mom's cooking.
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From February through April, 7th and 8th graders at TYO engaged in weekly soccer practices, learning lifelong skills and connecting with their peers. A collective initiative of teachers and volunteers, it has proven to be a transformative experience for our students that extend far beyond the field, becoming a platform for personal growth and resilience.
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“My story with TYO began about two years ago when I came across the organization's page on social media and enrolled in the Dropout Prevention Program. It amazes me how TYO offers such distinctive and high-quality opportunities for young people like me. I had no idea programs like this existed in our country. TYO helped me understand the importance of teamwork, and I believe that has shaped my character and the lifestyle I aim for myself.”
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Meet Mustafa. He is a senior in high school, passionate about biology and aspires to study Medicine in university.
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At TYO, storytelling is more than just a means of expression; it is a tool for healing, empowerment, and community building. As we continue to invest in the power of storytelling, we are committed to building a more resilient, compassionate, and connected society, one story at a time
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“Last summer, I joined TYO because I wanted to try something new in my free time, and I grew in ways I never expected. Before TYO, I wasn’t very social; actually I was quite reserved, and spent most of my days at home. Through volunteering at TYO, I discovered a new side of myself. I have learned to enjoy being active and working with children and I found a second family. When I don't come to the organization, I feel like something is missing from my day.”
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As an intern, my initial fears revolved around whether I could provide the education these children deserved. But as the days unfolded, those fears transformed into a deep bond with my students. It's hard to imagine not seeing their excited faces and sharing in their learning journey each day.
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My name is Raghad, I studied marketing at An-Najah National University. This year I participated in TYO's Youth Entrepreneurship program. I used to volunteer with TYO and when I heard about the Youth Entrepreneurship program I decided to apply.
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"Through my business, I want to become an inspiring woman for the youth and make them believe that they can also become an inspiration. Also, to build a well-known and trustworthy business. That when it is mentioned people immediately say yes, she's doing great work. And of course, I want to be financially independent and be fully responsible for myself.”
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It was the Tuesday of my second week into teaching, and I was finally beginning to get the hang of it all… or so I thought. For today’s exercise, we were tackling a semester-long project I had invented and coined as the “Verb Monster” activity. Thinking myself quite clever, I’d designed the activity to teach my students simple sentence structure…
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