Letters from Bucha: teachers working amidst conflict send stories of struggle and gratitude
Letters from Bucha: teachers working amidst conflict send stories of struggle and gratitude November 16, 2023 Emily Klooster Ukraine Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism The Russian invasion of Ukraine forced students and staff at Academy of Wisdom in Bucha to scatter and later regroup as they resumed classes. Here are notes of […]
A brighter future for Syrian girls: an interview with teacher Salam A.
A brighter future for Syrian girls: an interview with teacher Salam Al-Masri October 19, 2023 Emily Klooster Lebanon Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism An interview with Salam A., a teacher at our mobile school in Lebanon, reveals passion, heartache and hope for the future. Salam A. was only 16 when she fled […]
Creativity and connection fuel healing for refugee kids in Jordan
Creativity and connection fuel healing for refugee kids in Jordan October 5, 2023 Emily Klooster Jordan Our goals: Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism When asked what she thinks Principal Dawlat Hijazeen’s strengths are, TSI’s Rawan Haddad isn’t sure where to begin. “She has so many gifts. She’s patient, she can listen and understand anyone. […]
Kids with unique needs will learn in a customized classroom
Kids with unique needs will learn in a customized classroom August 10, 2023 Emily Klooster Jordan Displaced Iraqi students will now have a place to land, with customized approaches to their education. A newly-outfitted classroom is almost ready at Good Shepherd Center, a Christian school serving displaced Iraqi students in Jordan. TSI donors recently funded this […]
Classes continue despite missile strikes in Ukraine
Classes continue despite missile strikes in Ukraine July 12, 2023 Emily Klooster Ukraine Academy of Wisdom in Bucha, Ukraine, is planning to launch a new school year after losing 110 students to displacement and no end in sight to the war with Russia. “Russian news says that their army is more successful,” said Alina Tolbas, the […]
New skills, bright futures – vocational training equips refugee students
New skills, bright futures – vocational training equips refugee students July 13, 2023 Emily Klooster Lebanon Vocational training renews hope in Lebanon A few years ago, Pastor Joseph Milan had four electrical tools, two sewing machines and three computers. He and his son Sayeed, co-founders of Warm Heart Lebanon, were using what they had to […]
Laptops benefit refugee and resettled students from 11 nations
Laptops benefit refugee and resettled students from 11 nations May 1, 2023 Emily Klooster Jordan,Lebanon,United States Educational technology is a leap forward for families in transition Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism LEAP delivers laptops to resettled students One way our mission serves refugee families is through LEAP, a program of Tent Schools International and electronics-refurbishing […]
Mobile education inches forward despite earthquake and strikes
Mobile education inches forward despite earthquake and strikes April 27, 2023 Emily Klooster Lebanon Photo: the Lebanese team sent to Syria after February’s earthquake Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism Lebanon in the face of repeated crises Tensions are running high between Lebanese citizens and the Syrian families taking refuge in their nation. In the face of repeated […]
Classrooms bring peace, hope and opportunity for kids like Patrick
Classrooms bring peace, hope and opportunity for kids like Patrick April 27, 2023 Emily Klooster Jordan Photo: Patrick, center, with new friends at Good Shepherd Center in Amman, Jordan Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism A breakthrough for Patrick Good Shepherd Center is reaching 130 displaced Iraqi students in Jordan, 75 from the neighborhood of Al-Hashemi where new […]
Ramen’s story: Iraqi boy gets a fresh start at school in Jordan
Ramen’s story: Iraqi boy gets a fresh start at school in Jordan March 7, 2023 Emily Klooster Jordan A report from Good Shepherd Center, our partner in Amman, Jordan (Top photo: Ramen, third from left, with new school friends in Jordan) Promoting peace Providing opportunity Countering extremism Iraqi family finds a new home and school […]