Tomorrow's youth organization

Tomorrow's Youth Organization
Founded August 2007 by Hani Masri in the United States
Type Non-profit
NGO
Headquarters Washington DC, USA
Location
  • Global
Services Protecting human rights
Fields Education, Women's Empowerment, Children's Rights
Website www.tomorrowsyouth.org

Tomorrow's Youth Organization (TYO) is an American, non-governmental organization that works in disadvantaged areas of the Middle East, enabling children, youth and parents to realize their potential as healthy, active and responsible family and community members. Its flagship centre is located in the Khallet al Amood neighbourhood in Nablus, Palestine. It primarily services the refugee camps of Balata, Askar, and El-Ain.[1]

History

It was founded in by Hani Masri who grew up in the Balata refugee camp. He is currently based in the US and known for his advocacy of the Middle East peace process and children's issues.[2]

Current Involvement

TYO has a permanent staff of 12 employees, which are Palestinian, American, and other nationalities. It actively recruits American students to volunteer and work at the centre in Nablus.[3]

International Support

It is supported by the likes of Cherie Blair, Quincy Jones,[4] and Bill Clinton.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Tomorrow's Youth Organization |". www.tomorrowsyouth.org. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  2. ↑ "Hani Masri | Global Thinkers Forum". www.globalthinkersforum.org. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  3. ↑ "Smart Power: Hollywood goes to the West Bank". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYk-VyrMv1g, retrieved 2015-11-12 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPOqBHcyGwg, retrieved 2015-11-12 Missing or empty |title= (help)
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