Russian attacks affect school in Ukraine
Russian attacks affect school in Ukraine September 1, 2026 Emily Klooster Ukraine Photo: Academy of Wisdom in Bucha, Ukraine Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism A story from Ukraine: Academy of Wisdom serving 218 students in Bucha Four years into the war between Russia and Ukraine, Russia recently fired at least 800 drones […]
Fresh water fuels learning for refugee students in Tanzania
Fresh water fuels learning in Tanzania August 7, 2026 Emily Klooster Tanzania Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism A former refugee helps deliver clean water to Burundian students in Tanzania Norbert Mbwiliza is a former refugee who now runs an NGO that ministers to Burundian children attending Msaginya Primary School in Katumba Camp, Tanzania. […]
One step ahead of the crisis
One step ahead of the crisis April 15, 2026 Emily Klooster Lebanon Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism In 2022, TSI donors helped launch a mobile school in Lebanon with in-country partner Warm Heart. To date, the school serves Syrian refugee families in Bekaa Valley with education, food, and medical aid. Now, as […]
Rasha’s story: displacement hasn’t stopped this teacher from finding (and delivering) hope
Rasha’s story: displacement hasn’t stopped this teacher from finding (and delivering) hope March 11, 2026 Emily Klooster Jordan Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism Teacher Rasha Yusef fled Iraq in 2022. She has found a new home, job, church family, and school for her children at Marka Church and Education Center in Amman, […]
Know Their Names: Meet Mykola
Know Their Names: Meet Mykola December 18, 2025 Emily Klooster Ukraine Photo: Teachers from Academy of Wisdom enjoy a much-needed mental health retreat. Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism A story from Ukraine: Academy of Wisdom serving 218 students in Bucha Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, TSI supporters have delivered hope […]
Know Their Names: Meet Rania and Rana
Know Their Names: Meet Rania and Rana December 4, 2025 Emily Klooster Lebanon Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism A story from Lebanon: Warm Heart School serving 120 students in Bekaa Valley Delilah, Rana, and Rania are a mother and her two daughters, Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Delilah’s face brightens as she shares […]
Know Their Names: Meet Nardeen
Know Their Names: Meet Nardeen November 18, 2025 Dawlat Hijazeen Jordan Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism A story from Jordan: Marka Education Center serving Iraqi students in Amman By Dawlat Hijazeen …. Dawlat Hijazeen serves as principal, subsitute teacher, and school van driver for Marka Education Center in Amman, Jordan. A few […]
Ukrainian Teachers Equipped to Serve a Growing School
Ukrainian Teachers Equipped to Serve a Growing School August 21, 2025 Emily Klooster Ukraine Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism TSI donors funded technology for Academy of Wisdom in Bucha, Ukraine, supporting ten new staff members as they serve a growing student body in north-central Ukraine. Academy of Wisdom in Bucha, Ukraine has […]
Chromebooks for Katumba Camp
Chromebooks for Katumba Camp August 21, 2025 Emily Klooster Tanzania Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism A former refugee helps deliver key classroom resources to Burundian students in Tanzania Tanzania ranks as one of the safest countries in Africa, with a long history of accepting refugees from neighboring nations. The country is home […]
Ukrainian School Welcomes 42 New Students, 28 Teachers
Ukrainian School Welcomes 42 New Students, 28 Teachers April 24, 2025 Emily Klooster Ukraine Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism Attacks on Ukraine continue amidst talks of a cease-fire, while Academy of Wisdom provides a haven in Bucha, fortifying shelters and welcoming new students and staff. As ceasefire talks continue between Ukraine, Russia, […]