Alsama means “sky” in Arabic. We educate refugee teenagers and empower refugee women.
What does Alsama's Global Prize win mean to our students?
We asked them. Here's what they had to say. 🥰
From all of us at Alsama 🌸✨
Eid Mubarak to our students, families, staff, and community!
May this Eid bring joy, peace, and beautiful moments to every home.
Wishing you days filled with hope, happiness, and togetherness.
The Global Schools Prize 2026 is ours.
Our students, our teachers, our staff, this recognition belongs to every person who is part of the Alsama Project family. This is what Alsama is made of. ✨
From tiny seeds to beautiful blooms 🌸✨
Watching our Shatila 2 students’ planting project come to life has been such a joy. In a place where green spaces are rare, seeing these little plants grow brings so much life, color, and hope.
A little care, a little patience, and beautiful things bloom.
14/05/2026
Did you know the first ever cricket match outside the UK was played in Aleppo, Syria in 1676? 🏏
This weekend, our Alsama students took the field as the first ever Syrian cricket team, reclaiming that legacy alongside teams from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and the UK, 350 years later.
And our players won every single tournament.
And none of it would've looked the way it did without four incredible clubs who donated kit to our players, thank you from the bottom of our hearts:
Spencer CC —
North London CC —
Ploughmans CC —
Lord's Travellers CC
Your generosity means more children get to play.
This is just the beginning for Alsama. 💪
07/05/2026
We are so proud of Abed Alsalam and Aisha. They just finished a two-month hospitality training program with IECD, followed by a full month of practical internship experience.
They now hold certificates recognized by the Ministry of Labour, UNHCR, and UNICEF. This is a huge step toward them finding work, supporting their families, and building their own futures.
Seeing our students take charge of their lives at such a young age is what the Alsama Project is all about.
Thank you to IECD, UNHCR, and UNICEF for providing these opportunities and recognizing the talent within the refugee community.
“Our planet is full of answers and wonders, and curiosity, even a simple question is the key to unlocking them.” — Olaa
This video was created by our Year 4 student, Olaa, who asked our staff and students one simple but powerful question:
If the whole world was listening, what would you say?
Now it’s your turn. What’s your message?
21/04/2026
"I felt so hopeful. Honestly, the night before, I couldn't sleep like a student on their first day of school. Even though we reopened before the students returned, I truly felt how strong and capable we are of continuing despite everything." Ms. Souad
After two months of closure, our two centers in Bourj Al Barajneh have finally reopened their doors.
While learning has continued online, we cannot wait to welcome back our students and hear their voices fill our centers again.
We are holding on to hope for better days ahead, in Lebanon and around the world.
13/04/2026
While the world around her was in chaos, Jana found a different world to live in.
"Everyone around me was repeating the same words about the war. My books were my only escape; they helped me manage my emotions and organize my thoughts."
Jana, Year 3 student
In just one month, Jana finished all seven parts of the Kingdom of Rhetoric series. These stories are about courage and patience, and Jana says she found exactly what she was missing within their pages.
Our librarian, Fatima, presented Jana with a special award today to celebrate this achievement.
"Jana was in the library every single day to return a book and take another. It was amazing to see her focus so deeply despite everything happening outside. She is a role model for all of us."
Fatima, Year 6 student
We are constantly inspired by how our students find the strength they need in books, even in the hardest times.
10/04/2026
The doors to our centers in bourj al barajneh may be closed, but the learning hasn’t stopped for a single moment.
Even after the bombings and the displacement of our students and staff, our community is showing that education has no borders. We’re so proud to see 90% attendance. Our students are fighting to keep learning, and our teachers are refusing to let them down.
Meet Shahed. She had to return to Syria due to the war, but she hasn't let that stop her. She joins her classes online every day, holding onto her dreams despite everything.
To our students, teachers, and staff: Your strength and commitment inspire us every day. Keep going.
How we’re helping: We are providing mobile credit to our displaced students and their families to ensure they stay connected and keep learning.
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