HEAL Palestine Education Programs
What is our
Education Pillar
Education is a critical foundation of any society, yet in Gaza, the entire education system has been decimated. Universities have been destroyed, over two-thirds of schools have been reduced to rubble, and the remaining facilities are being used as shelters for displaced families. Formal education in UNRWA and government schools has ceased for over a year. This collapse threatens to leave a lasting void in the lives of Gaza’s children and the future rebuilding of a civil society.
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Our Education Pillar at Glance
HEAL’s Education Pillar ensures access to meaningful, high-quality learning for displaced and war-affected Palestinians. Through partnerships with schools, universities, and community organizations, we bridge learning gaps, offer scholarships, and build the skills that lead to stability, empowerment, and lasting recovery in Gaza and beyond.
The programs and projects implemented by HEAL Palestine’s Education Pillar is supported by a team of Palestinian experts in the field of education, both inside of Gaza and in the diaspora. They play an instrumental advisory role in ensuring that our limited resources are employed in the most effective and impactful way possible to help support students and institutions serving Gaza’s youth.
Q1 2026 Impact Numbers
Tutoring Sessions
Delivered through the Global Healing Tutoring Program, helping conflict-affected students close learning gaps and rebuild academic confidence.
Children
Reached through learning kits and classroom supplies across 5 Temporary Learning Schools, supporting school readiness, participation, and the reopening of learning spaces amid severe shortages.
University Diploma Students
received their official college degrees through the HEAL x Reach Diploma Release Program, allowing them to apply for jobs, pursue employment, or continue higher education.
Tawjihi Students
Stupported through HEALegacy program, helping them prepare for a critical academic transition despite financial hardship.
Students with Disabilities
Supported to access education in a safe and friendly school environment, while also helping meet needs such as transportation, learning kits, wheelchairs, and essential items.
Students
Protected from dropout through the Al Salam School Emergency Fund in Egypt, helping students at immediate risk of dropping out continue their education during the 2026 academic year.
HEAL Palestine’s Islam Hijazi Learning Center
A Safe Space for Learning, Growth, and Opportunit
In the heart of Khan Younis, the Islam Hijazi Learning Center is a vital response to Gaza’s education crisis—serving over 1,400 children and youth with formal learning, digital skills, and leadership development. At a time when over 625,000 children are out of school and 80% of facilities are damaged, this center offers a beacon of hope.
Key Features:
Modern classrooms for academic and vocational learning
Nutritious meals prepared on-site in a dedicated kitchen
Outdoor play areas supporting well-being and social growth
Integrated programs: Acre School, HEAL Forward, and HeaLeaders
This center is more than a school—it’s a community-powered solution to restore education and build a stronger future for Gaza’s youth.
Education Pillar Programs Focus Areas
Academic Recovery
Gaza, Egypt, U.S.
Focus: Tutoring, school continuity, tuition relief, exam preparation
For students who have lost months or years of formal schooling, academic recovery is urgent. HEAL supports tutoring, structured learning, tuition relief, and exam preparation so children and youth can reconnect with school, rebuild core skills, and continue progressing despite displacement.
This area includes support such as Global Healing tutoring, in-person school access, HEALegacy Tawjihi preparation, and emergency tuition relief for students at risk of dropping out.
Higher Education Access
Egypt, Gaza, and beyond
Egypt, Gaza, and beyond
Focus: Scholarships, diploma release, university pathways
For many Palestinian students, the path to university has been interrupted by displacement, financial hardship, missing documents, or the destruction of educational institutions. HEAL helps students protect their academic progress by supporting scholarships, diploma release, and pathways into higher education.
This area includes university scholarships for displaced students and the HEAL x Reach Diploma Release Program, which helped students receive official degrees needed for employment, graduate study, and professional advancement.
Workforce & Skills Development
Gaza, Egypt, U.S.
Focus: Tech training, English learning, employability, adult education
Education must also create pathways to independence. HEAL supports skills-based learning for youth and adults, including technical training, language learning, and practical programs that strengthen employability and daily life skills.
This area includes the HEAL x Axsos tech training sponsorship program and ESL support for Global Healing caregivers, helping participants build confidence, communication skills, and access to future opportunities.
Vulnerable Student Support
Gaza, Egypt, U.S.
Focus: Disability inclusion, orphan support, amputee education, learning kits, school access
The HEALegacy Tawjihi Program supports displaced Palestinian 12th-grade students from Gaza living in Egypt by providing fully funded academic preparation for their final Tawjihi exams. Delivered in partnership with Network for Palestine, the program covers core subject lessons aligned with the Palestinian curriculum, taught by qualified displaced Gazan teachers at private learning centers in Cairo and surrounding areas. Alongside academic instruction, the program offers structured mentorship, leadership development, and individualized student support to ensure students are prepared both academically and personally for this critical stage.
Student Voice & Storytelling
Gaza, Egypt, and diaspora communities
Focus: Writing, expression, storytelling, youth voice
The HEALegacy Scholarship – Undergraduate Phase is a targeted university support initiative designed to ensure uninterrupted access to higher education for six displaced Palestinian students currently residing in Egypt. Building on the success of the HEALegacy Tawjihi Program, this phase removes remaining financial barriers preventing enrollment or continuation at Egyptian public universities.
The program focuses on covering official university costs required by the Egyptian higher education system, including registration, seat reservation, tuition, and medical insurance. By securing these requirements, HEAL ensures that students can pursue their academic pathways without disruption, financial stress, or dependency on emergency aid.
Education Pillar Featured Programs
Hope of Pyramids Initiative
Egypt
The Hope of Pyramids Initiative is a community-driven education and wellbeing program supporting displaced Palestinian children from Gaza living in Egypt. Launched in response to the post–October 2023 displacement crisis, the program provides safe, centre-based learning spaces where children can regain structure, routine, and emotional stability. Through trauma-informed education, play, arts, and psychosocial support, the initiative prioritizes children’s wellbeing first, while maintaining continuity with the Palestinian curriculum.
The program aims to restore a sense of normalcy, strengthen emotional resilience, and foster social connectedness among trauma-affected children and their families. In its initial pilot phase, Hope of Pyramids reached approximately 800-1000 students through a six-week summer school, exceeding expectations in attendance, engagement, and community trust. The model has since expanded into multiple centres across Cairo, serving thousands of children while developing a documented, scalable framework that can be replicated in other crisis-affected contexts, including Gaza in the future.
Hope of Pyramids is active and scaling. Following the successful pilot in mid-2024, the program expanded into seven education and wellbeing centres across Cairo, serving children in Grades 1 to 11 with multidisciplinary teams of teachers, counsellors, and facilitators. Additional expansion opportunities are being explored beyond Cairo, alongside investments in safeguarding, monitoring and evaluation, health screenings, and staff training to strengthen quality, sustainability, and long-term impact.
HEAL Writers Program
Gaza & Egypt
The HEAL Writers Program is a structured literary initiative supporting Palestinian youth and emerging writers through guided writing workshops that lead from creative expression to publication. The program provides accessible, workshop-based spaces where participants develop original Arabic short stories through practice, peer discussion, and editorial guidance. Rather than beginning with selective mentorship, the program emphasizes skill-building, completion, and inclusive participation, creating a clear and ethical pathway from writing to publication.
The program aims to preserve Palestinian voices, stories, and cultural context while equipping young writers with the tools to produce publishable literary work. Participants progress through a phased process that includes story development, editorial review, ethical literary translation, and illustration, culminating in a collective anthology. By prioritizing original language, author ownership, and cultural integrity, the program creates a sustainable pipeline that elevates Palestinian narratives for both local and global audiences.
The HEAL Writers Program is in active development, with its phased structure finalized and preparation underway to launch writing workshops for eligible participants. Editorial frameworks, translation standards, and publication pathways are being established to ensure quality, accountability, and long-term sustainability. The inaugural anthology will serve as the foundation for future cohorts and advanced writer development.
Egypt University Scholarship for Global Healing Students
Egypt
Provides global healing students and siblings university scholarships for displaced Gazan students in Egypt.
- Expand access to higher education among Global Healing youth
- Invest in future leaders who can contribute to rebuilding Gaza’s social and professional fabric
HEAL Legacy Tawjihi Program
Egypt
The HEALegacy Tawjihi Program supports displaced Palestinian 12th-grade students from Gaza living in Egypt by providing fully funded academic preparation for their final Tawjihi exams. Delivered in partnership with Network for Palestine, the program covers core subject lessons aligned with the Palestinian curriculum, taught by qualified displaced Gazan teachers at private learning centers in Cairo and surrounding areas. Alongside academic instruction, the program offers structured mentorship, leadership development, and individualized student support to ensure students are prepared both academically and personally for this critical stage.
The program aims to remove financial barriers to education, strengthen academic performance, and prepare a new generation of Palestinian leaders. By supporting students during the most decisive year of their education, the program helps preserve access to higher education, scholarships, and future career opportunities. At the same time, it empowers displaced Gazan teachers through dignified employment and fosters a culture of community service, leadership, and long-term contribution to Gaza’s recovery.
The HEALegacy Tawjihi Program is active and in its initial implementation phase, targeting 100 displaced students with plans to scale significantly in future cohorts. Lessons, student monitoring systems, leadership workshops, and reporting structures are in place, with regular academic assessments and transparent progress reporting. The program also lays the groundwork for post-Tawjihi pathways, including university scholarships, vocational options, and continued mentorship for high-performing and highly committed students.
HEALlegacy University Program
Egypt
The HEALegacy Scholarship – Undergraduate Phase is a targeted university support initiative designed to ensure uninterrupted access to higher education for six displaced Palestinian students currently residing in Egypt. Building on the success of the HEALegacy Tawjihi Program, this phase removes remaining financial barriers preventing enrollment or continuation at Egyptian public universities.
The program focuses on covering official university costs required by the Egyptian higher education system, including registration, seat reservation, tuition, and medical insurance. By securing these requirements, HEAL ensures that students can pursue their academic pathways without disruption, financial stress, or dependency on emergency aid.
Following displacement from Gaza, many Palestinian students successfully completed secondary education but face significant financial barriers to entering or continuing university studies in Egypt. Despite academic eligibility and formal admission pathways, costs associated with enrollment and tuition remain prohibitive.
The HEALegacy Scholarship has already demonstrated its effectiveness in supporting Palestinian students at the Tawjihi level. This Undergraduate Phase extends that impact by ensuring students can transition into higher education or continue their studies without interruption, preserving both academic momentum and long-term opportunity.
The HEALegacy Scholarship – Undergraduate Phase is actively underway, with eligible students identified and admission pathways confirmed through Egyptian public universities. Documentation preparation and registration requirements have been reviewed, and cost structures for both new enrollees and continuing students have been finalized in accordance with official university procedures. The program is pending full funding to complete seat reservations, tuition payments, and medical insurance, enabling all six students to enroll or continue their studies without interruption.
HEAL School
Gaza
The HEAL Palestine School in Gaza is a fully accredited, in-person education initiative established in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MoE–Ramallah). The school will operate under national educational standards and issue official report cards, with HEAL assuming full responsibility for funding, staffing, operations, and management, while the MoE provides educational oversight, accreditation, and compliance. The model prioritizes safe learning environments, psychosocial support, and academic continuity for children affected by displacement and prolonged learning disruption.
The school aims to restore access to structured, high-quality education in a high-need area while addressing significant learning loss among displaced and vulnerable children. Through a two-shift operating model, the school will maximize limited space to serve up to 2,000 students weekly with MoE-aligned instruction. In addition to improving academic stability and retention, the program creates employment opportunities for Gaza-based educators and establishes a scalable model for future HEAL–MoE educational collaborations.
The HEAL Palestine School in Gaza is in the advanced planning stage, with the implementation framework, operating model, staffing structure, and budget finalized. Coordination with the Ministry of Education (MoE–Ramallah) is underway to formalize accreditation, oversight, and compliance arrangements. Upon signing the agreement, HEAL is prepared to immediately initiate construction, recruitment, and enrollment activities, with the school projected to open within seven weeks under a two-shift operational model serving up to 2,000 students weekly, subject to funding and on-ground conditions.
Back to School Program
Gaza
The HEAL Back to School Program is a foundational education initiative designed to address severe learning loss among young children in Gaza who have missed multiple years of formal schooling. In response to prolonged educational disruption affecting children aged 6 to 10, the program provides structured, in-person instruction focused on core skills in Arabic, Mathematics, and English. Through small class sizes and a level-based learning approach, the center creates a safe, supportive environment that reintroduces academic routines while integrating trauma-informed care.
The program aims to rebuild essential literacy and numeracy skills, restore learning habits, and prepare children for successful reintegration into formal education systems once access is restored. By serving up to 400 students across multiple shifts, the Learning Center prioritizes personalized attention and consistent follow-up. Expected outcomes include measurable improvements in reading, writing, and basic mathematics for at least 70 percent of participants, along with increased confidence, emotional resilience, and readiness to return to school.
The HEAL Learning Center is in the active implementation phase, with program design, staffing plans, schedules, and monitoring frameworks finalized. Student selection and level-based assessments are underway through field surveys, and teaching staff are being prepared through specialized training in trauma-informed education and emergency instruction methodologies. The center operates on a multi-shift weekly schedule and is positioned to continue delivering foundational education, subject to funding availability and on-ground conditions.
Educational Supplies for TLSs
Gaza
The Temporary Learning Center Support initiative provides essential educational supplies to students attending Temporary Learning Spaces (TLSs) across Gaza, where access to basic learning materials remains severely limited. Rising costs and prolonged economic hardship have left many families unable to afford notebooks, writing tools, calculators, and classroom essentials. Through this program, HEAL Palestine supplies age-appropriate learning kits and classroom materials directly to TLSs, ensuring students have the tools needed to participate meaningfully in education.
The program aims to support at least 2,000 students by reducing financial pressure on families and improving learning conditions within underserved TLSs. By equipping students with essential supplies, the initiative promotes attendance, engagement, and continuity of learning in unstable environments. At the school level, the provision of classroom essentials strengthens teachers’ ability to deliver lessons and helps stabilize fragile learning settings, reinforcing HEAL Palestine’s broader educational response across Gaza.
The Temporary Learning Center Support program is in the assessment and rollout phase. Field visits and coordination with TLS administrators are underway to finalize student databases, identify grade-level needs, and prioritize schools in accessible areas. Procurement planning and phased distribution are being prepared to accommodate market volatility and access constraints. Based on recent field findings, the education team is also evaluating complementary support options for volunteer teachers, subject to resource availability and program scope.
Diploma Release Program
Gaza
An online English program for 25 Gazan mothers and caregivers accompanying their children in the Global Healing medical program in the U.S. The course follows CEFR A1 standards and focuses on real-life communication and confidence building.
Improve daily communication skills in health, education, and community settings.
Support independence and social integration during their stay in the U.S.
Over 80% progress achieved in speaking and comprehension among active learners.
Ongoing; classes delivered online via Zoom using interactive, task-based learning.
Al Shams Learning Center
North Gaza
The Al Shams Learning Center, managed by the Society for Care of the Handicapped in Gaza (SCHG), provides specialized educational and therapeutic services for children with disabilities. Serving 100 students across morning and evening shifts, the center offers individualized education plans, speech therapy, behavioral support, psychological counseling, and academic rehabilitation. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each child receives targeted instruction and comprehensive developmental support, fostering both academic and life skills.
The center aims to enhance educational outcomes, communication, behavior, and social inclusion for children with intellectual disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, learning delays, and mild cerebral palsy. By providing individualized learning, therapy sessions, and family engagement workshops, the program seeks measurable improvements in academic and behavioral performance (targeted at 30–50%), while promoting self-confidence, independence, and community integration. The center’s impact extends beyond students, supporting families and strengthening inclusive education practices in Gaza.
The Al Shams Center is fully operational from its rented facility in Al-Nasr, North Gaza, offering continuous services throughout the year. Staffed with specialized educators, therapists, and support personnel, the center conducts structured morning and evening sessions, totaling 12 months of programming. Recent assessments indicate rising demand for services due to the impact of ongoing conflict, highlighting the urgency of maintaining funding to ensure uninterrupted therapy, education, and psychosocial support for all enrolled children.
HEAL x Axos Academy Scholarships
Gaza & Egypt
The HEAL x Axos Academy Scholarships provide employability-focused technical training for Gazan youth, targeting high-demand sectors such as Full Stack Development, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Software Quality Assurance. The program offers structured daytime bootcamps, blended learning with offline-ready tools, and optional learning hubs to overcome contextual constraints such as electricity, internet access, and mobility limitations. In addition to technical training, learners receive continuous career coaching, portfolio development, and employer engagement to ensure readiness for immediate employment opportunities.
The program aims to train 50 Gaza-based learners, achieving over 70% job placement within six months of graduation. By integrating early career support, alumni mentorship, and psychosocial well-being interventions, the initiative strengthens learners’ technical competencies, professional confidence, and resilience. The scholarships enable graduates to access paid positions or further educational opportunities, while fostering long-term employability pipelines and enhancing the local talent pool in Gaza’s technology sector.
Phase 2 of the program is actively running from January to June 2026, with bootcamps for each technical track already initiated. Students participate in daytime sessions, supplemented by career services, code reviews, and assignment check-ins. Early monitoring indicates strong learner engagement, adherence to schedules, and continuous employer coordination. Graduates will continue receiving six months of post-program support to ensure sustainable employment outcomes, while program coordinators maintain weekly reporting and adaptive interventions to address challenges in Gaza’s operational context.
Education Pillar Programs
Hope of Puramids Initiative
Egypt
A partnership with an Egypt-registered entity to establish a school for displaced Gazan children in Nasr City. The schools will serve 800–1,000 students, including Global Healing children continuing medical care in Egypt.
Restore education for children who have missed years of schooling.
Create safe, nurturing learning environments that combine academic recovery with psychosocial support.
Vetting complete; pending government approval for foreign funding
HEAL Legacy Program
Egypt
An initiative designed to support displaced 100 Gazan high school.Tutoring, guidance, and workshops for 12th graders preparing for the Palestinian Tawjihi exam
Equip students with skills for academic excellence and professional readiness
Successfully pass the Tawjihi test
Cohort 2 is in progress.
Diploma Release Program
Gaza
HEAL Palestine and Reach Education Fund program supports over 350 Gazan university students by paying their outstanding tuition fees so they can officially receive their diplomas.
Allow graduates to access the labor market and rebuild their professional lives.
Directly improve livelihoods for families affected by economic collapse and displacement.
Fully vetted, MOU signed, implementation phase.
Orphans Project
Gaza
Offer consistent education, emotional stability, and a clear path toward independence.
Provide vocational training and leadership development to empower long-term resilience
Ensure continuous education for medically displaced children.
Integrate ESL for 20 adults accompanying students to help families rebuild stability.
Expand to include the Global Healing University Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing higher education.
Implementation begins Nov 2025
Egypt University Scholarship for Global Healing Students
Egypt
Provides global healing students and siblings university scholarships for displaced Gazan students in Egypt. Tuition is paid through a secure U.S. partner to Arab African International Bank accounts, ensuring transparency.
Expand access to higher education among Global Healing youth
Invest in future leaders who can contribute to rebuilding Gaza’s social and professional fabric
Planning Phase
Global Healing Education Support
U.S & Egypt
Ensure continuous education for medically displaced children.
Integrate ESL for 20 adults accompanying students to help families rebuild stability.
Expand to include the Global Healing University Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing higher education.
Active across both Egypt and the U.S.
Heal X Axsos Academy Technical Training
Gaza & Egypt
A partnership offering technical training and employability programs for 50 Gazan youth.
Develop technical and remote work skills for economic independence.
Support job placement and entrepreneurship opportunities across Gaza and Egypt.
Final MOU signed; implementation ongoing for cohort 1.
Montessori Project
Egypt
Delivered high-quality early childhood education to displaced Gazan children through two Montessori-inspired centers.
Served 140+ children
Provided trauma-informed learning in a safe, child-led environment.
Trained 27+ displaced Gazan educators in Montessori methods, creating sustainable teaching capacity.
Educational Supplies Distribution
Gaza
Provides learning kits and classroom materials to Gaza schools, starting with Sama School + Shams School+ Palestine school + Alnajat early childhood center
Facilitate the reopening of learning spaces.
Give every child the tools to return to school after conflict disruptions.
Targeting +700 students
Active; expansion to additional schools is planned.
HEAL School - Khan Younes
Gaza
The HEAL School in Khan Younis is an educational initiative located in one of Gaza’s most densely populated areas of displacement. The school currently serves 2,000 students from Grades 1–9, providing consistent access to quality education in a safe, structured environment.
Provide stable, continuous education for children displaced by conflict, with a special focus on foundational literacy and numeracy.
Create inclusive classrooms that combine academic learning with psychosocial support.
Employ and train local Gazan teachers, providing both income and professional development opportunities.
Serve as a model for rapid-response education, showing how local schools can reopen and function effectively in crisis zones.
Offer supplemental learning kits and classroom resources to strengthen daily instruction.
Land rental and setup underway. Construction Phase
The HEAL School in Khan Younis has become a central hub for learning and stability in one of Gaza’s hardest-hit communities, allowing children to return to structured education while giving families hope for the future.
Tablets to UNDP / MoE
Egypt
Supplied digital tablets for use by the Ministry of Education in Gaza, coordinated through UNDP, for high school exam administration.
Reached over 1000 high school students.
Strengthened digital learning capacity and equitable exam access.
Reinforced collaboration with official education bodies.
ESL Program for Adults
United States
An online English program for 25 Gazan mothers and caregivers accompanying their children in the Global Healing medical program in the U.S. The course follows CEFR A1 standards and focuses on real-life communication and confidence building.
Improve daily communication skills in health, education, and community settings.
Support independence and social integration during their stay in the U.S.
Over 80% progress achieved in speaking and comprehension among active learners.
Ongoing; classes delivered online via Zoom using interactive, task-based learning.
Global Healing Tutoring Program
United States & Egypt
Launched in February 2025, the program provides individualized tutoring for Global Healing students to improve core academic skills, especially in math and science. Lessons are delivered by qualified teachers using tailored education plans.
Strengthen academic performance and learning continuity for children affected by conflict.
Build confidence through consistent support and mentorship.
Engage families and teachers in a collaborative learning process.
49 students enrolled; 100% showed measurable improvement (avg. 57% increase).
Attendance rate: 90%
1,816.5 tutoring hours delivered; 44 learning kits distributed.
Ongoing and expanding, with continued coordination across Gaza, Egypt, and U.S.-based learning support.
HEAL Writers Program
Gaza & Egypt
Launched in October 2025, the HEAL Writers Program engages 40 Gazan students in creative and academic writing to amplify youth voices and preserve Palestinian stories. The program provides mentorship, writing workshops, and translation support, helping students turn personal experiences into written narratives and essays.
Strengthen students’ writing and critical thinking skills.
Offer a creative outlet for self-expression and healing through storytelling.
Build a network of young Gazan writers whose work reflects lived experiences and cultural identity.
40 students actively writing and participating in mentorship sessions.
Several short stories and reflections drafted for publication and translation.
Increased confidence and communication skills reported among participants.
Active and expanding, with plans to publish a bilingual digital anthology of student work in early 2026.
Heal Up Bootcamp
Gaza
The Bootcamp is a focused 8-10 weeks program designed to address severe learning loss in the early foundational years. It targets essential skills in Math, Arabic, and English, helping students rebuild confidence and core academic abilities. Each child receives three hours of instruction per day, three times a week, led by qualified teachers in a supportive learning environment.
Address significant learning gaps in reading, writing, and numeracy among lower elementary students.
Reinforce foundational literacy and math skills through engaging, level-appropriate lessons.
Restore learning motivation and strengthen academic readiness for continued education.
Provide a structured environment that supports consistent progress and confidence building.
Students demonstrate clear improvement in reading fluency, writing ability, and math comprehension.
Foundational skill mastery leads to stronger academic performance across subjects.
Teachers use ongoing assessments to monitor progress and guide individualized support.
The bootcamp aims to reach over 500 students, helping them recover from early learning loss and laying the groundwork for long-term educational success and resilience.
