Birds of Hope Syrian Refugee Schools

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Puneh Alai and 4 others are organizing this fundraiser to benefit For The Unseen.

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The crisis in Syria has forced millions to seek refuge outside of the country. Well over one million of them are in Lebanon, a country already suffering from political and economic hardships. Over 500,000 of these refugees are school aged children living within households that survive on a few dollars a day. Among the numerous challenges they face, lack of access to education stands out as a profound injustice. For The Unseen, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, took up the mission of providing hope and education to these children.

In 2013, For The Unseen partnered with local operatives to start Birds of Hope (in Arabic, Tuyoor Al-Amal) school for Syrian children. From humble beginnings, the school flourished, expanding from 350 students and a few teachers to over 2,300 eager young minds and a committed staff of 100. We recently celebrated a major milestone as our first-ever 12th grade class graduated, with all students poised to pursue higher education by being admitted to college! See picture below of some graduate students with board members, Puneh and Muhannad during their last visit in October 2022. Needless to say, Birds of Hope has been a success and we are here to make sure that they continue to operate, providing a healthy future for these children.

By making a donation, you have the power to directly impact the lives of these children. Just $135 is all it takes to cover one child for one school year, providing them with access to education, hope, and a chance for a brighter future. Join us in our mission to protect and empower these young souls and support Birds of Hope as they continue to provide a brighter future for those who need it most. Your donation will go towards:

Teacher Supplies and Salaries
Students supplies and backpacks
School Buses
Classrooms and Facilities
And so much more!

Example of how far your donation will go:

$135 covers one student for a whole school year
$25 pays for one child's backpack and school supplies for the school year
$600 provides a school bus for one month
$4,400 covers an entire classroom for one year; with this donation, you are supporting one teacher and a classroom full of students with all their supplies and needs
Any dollar amount is valuable

Join us in our mission to protect, empower and educate these young souls.

Visit https://www.fortheunseen.org to learn more about us

A huge shout out and big heartfelt thank you to Sown, a nonprofit organization that uses storytelling for social good. We were fortunate to have been selected and gifted the 6-minute film above to tell our story and spread the word about our work.

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