Himam: Online Education Initiative for Displaced Children in Lebanon

The past few months have been unimaginably difficult for Lebanon. Overnight, families were forced to flee their homes, leaving behind everything they knew. Schools have closed or turned to shelters, homes have been destroyed, and life as they knew it has come to a sudden halt. Over 1.2 million people, including 400,000 children, have been displaced. The air is thick with uncertainty and fear, yet amidst this challenge, one thing is clear: education cannot stop. These children need more than just shelter—they need hope, stability, and a sense of purpose.

For a child who has lost everything, learning offers a lifeline. It means continuity, hope, and a small part of their world that feels normal. Now is the time to act. We must keep these children learning, growing, and dreaming, no matter the circumstances. They are the children of Lebanon, the resilient, the children with Himam (ambition). We are calling on you to be part of this urgent mission to ensure education does not stop.

Bringing WhatsApp Learning to Thousands of Displaced Children

Jusoor is stepping up to ensure educational continuity for displaced children by building on the success of our award-winning WhatsApp-based learning initiative, Azima, which was our emergency response during COVID-19. We are now expanding our reach to help children who have lost access to schools across Lebanon with our initiative Himam هـِـمَم, where we aim to bring education to over 1,100 children as our first phase.

Using the simple, familiar platform of WhatsApp, we provide learning opportunities that are accessible even during times of displacement. This initiative allows children to continue learning core subjects like Math, Arabic, and English, as well as Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE). 

Children in Lebanon are facing unimaginable challenges. The risk of a lost generation is real—but with your help, we can change their story. Himam is about more than education—it's about hope, stability, and ambition for a better future. Act now to help these children learn, dream, and grow. Together, we can make that happen.