Zaher Al Hassen is a Syrian refugee student, originally from Idlib, that is currently enrolled in our Karam Scholars program. Zaher was a student at the University of Aleppo, but his studies were interrupted due to the Syrian uprising. He is currently a student at Süleyman Demirel University’s school of medicine in Turkey. Read Zaher's story!
Read MoreLast month, Karam Foundation organized a field trip for forty-five children enrolled in our Sponsor A Syrian Refugee Family program in Istanbul. Children visited the Rahmi M. Koc Museum, a private industrial museum that’s dedicated to the history of transport, industry, and communications. Read more to learn about different students experiences!
Read MoreOn International Women's Day, we are highlighting the work of our fearless and fierce female staff. Read our interview with Nomat, Karam's Project Coordinator in Eastern Ghouta to learn about our efforts to support the children of Eastern Ghouta and the worsening security situation. Donate to emergency aid help feed the malnourished children.
Read MoreIn the last 2 weeks, more than 130,000 people have been forcibly displaced from Idlib, in what people are calling a mass exodus as the regime continues to carry out attacks. Karam Foundation interviewed 3 staff on the ground to better understand the security situation and what people can do to help. Here, we meet with Omar, Karam Foundation's Projects Coordinator in Syria.
Read MoreIn the last 2 weeks, more than 130,000 people have been forcibly displaced from Idlib, in what people are calling a mass exodus as the regime continues to carry out attacks. Karam Foundation interviewed 3 staff on the ground to better understand the security situation and what people can do to help. Here, we meet with Mohammad, Karam Foundation's Media Officer in Syria.
Read MoreIn the last 2 weeks, more than 130,000 people have been forcibly displaced from Idlib, in what people are calling a mass exodus as the regime continues to carry out attacks. Karam Foundation interviewed 3 staff on the ground to better understand the security situation and what people can do to help. Here, we meet with Faten, Karam Foundation's Assistant Projects Coordinator in Syria.
Read MoreKaram Foundation has been featured in the media more than 50 times in 2017 alone. We are taking a short trip down memory lane. Thank you for believing in us and for sharing our work – without your support, our work would not be possible!
Read MoreWith the holidays right around the corner, there is no better time to give than now! Help us celebrate our 10th birthday – learn 10 ways you can give Karam!
Read MoreMohammad Ojjeh is on the Karam Board of Directors, helping oversee Karam's Smart Aid programs. He has joined Karam Foundation on every Innovative Education mission trip, and served as a volunteer photographer. Read to see some of his favorite photos!
Read MoreWe're sharing a few things you may have not known about Karam – starting from when we were first founded 10 years ago to what we're up to now!
Read MoreWe are celebrating 10 years of Karam! Read our top 10 moments in Karam history to learn more about our organization and the evolution of our work!
Read MoreMariam Shibly is a Chicago-based fashion and travel blogger and the founder of A Blessed Wardrobe. On October 20, she will be hosting a fashion show fundraiser featuring the designs of local designers to raise awareness about the Syrian cause and raise funds to support Karam Foundation's programs for Syrian families in need.
Read MoreEvery so often, we like to highlight the Karam Family’s amazing work. From soap parties to to bake sales, every contribution goes a long to way to supporting Syrians in need. Today, we are highlighting Bina Shah, an amazing writer and friend of Karam.
Read MoreFor International Women's Day, we interviewed Sarah from the Karam Team. Sarah is the Project Coordinator at Karam House. She is also a mentor for Syrian refugee youth at Karam House. Karam House is a space designed for Syrian refugee youth, where they can learn skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics that are essential to advancing their education and futures.
Read MoreKaram Foundation's work is dedicated to helping Syrian children, who we call the heroes of Syria's future. In the digital sphere, a hero company of the tech world called Propelrr has entered a contest called the SEO Hero. In the chance that Propelrr wins the contest, the company will be donating the full $50,000 prize to Karam Foundation. Karam has interviewed Francis Gary Viray, Founder of Propelrr. Read on to find out more about the Propelrr and the SEO Hero contest.
Read More“You’re Loved -- Pass It On”, or so said the cards that Patty Simon handed to the children she met on Karam’s Spring 2015 Innovative Education Mission in Reyhanli, Turkey. Patty wanted to spread her message of love, acceptance and empathy to children who had suffered through war and unspeakable trauma. In Spring 2015, she was able to do that, having a positive impact on the students that she worked with during the IE trip.
Read MoreEvery so often, we like to highlight the Karam Family’s amazing work. From soap parties to to bake sales, every contribution goes a long to way to supporting Syrians in need.
A few weeks ago, the Syrian People Solidarity Group, a group of students and activists dedicated to changing the way that people in Austin, TX view Syria, hosted a bake sale fundraiser to support Karam’s programs. They raised several hundred dollars.
This International Day of Women, we have chosen to highlight Jehan B., a Palestinian-Syrian woman who founded a women’s collective to help support women who were displaced by fighting in Syria. This collective makes and sells decorative soaps, which we proudly feature in our Scents of Syria collection.
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