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From Refugee to Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce Ibrahim Alaboud as our new executive director. Ibrahim is a former English student who worked in various capacities in the English program. Before becoming executive director, he led the English program as its manager. Two core values of Paper Airplanes are listening to students and providing opportunities for them to help shape and run the organization. We are delighted that Ibrahim will be able to draw upon his experiences as a former student and as a longtime staff member to lead Paper Airplanes into its next chapter.
To read more about Ibrahim and his journey with PA, please click the button below.
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We are pleased to announce the release of the November 2023 newsletter.
Join us today and become part of our mission!
Join us in our mission to make a meaningful impact and become a part of something extraordinary. You're not just joining a cause, but a community dedicated to empowering and uplifting people worldwide. Let's work together to create positive change and make a difference for those who need it most. Hurry up and become a vital part of our transformative journey!
Our Mission
Our mission is to bridge gaps in language, higher education, and professional skills training for individuals affected by conflict. By harnessing virtual learning technology and the benefits of peer-to-peer connections, we seek to provide a means to pursue educational and employment opportunities.
Our Programs
English Program
Women in Tech
Professional Skills Development
English Program Growth
The graphs show the increase in the number of new students and tutors each year. Moreover, many students and tutors return to study with us for more than one semester.
Students’ Growth
Tutors’ Growth
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Statistics from the 2022 English program
What Our Students Say
"The most remarkable thing about the English program is that it gives us the chance to talk with native speakers and get to know other students worldwide, benefit from their knowledge and learn about their cultures through conversation groups like a small community."
Rama Ballan
What Our Students Say
"Currently, I am more confident in myself when I use English. When I started receiving lessons with Paper Airplanes I was in the pre intermediate level and currently, I'm at the advanced level."
Ismail Alhaj Osman, Turkey
What Our Students Say
"Our generation is trying hard to see life in a new way and strive for the better. I am thankful for Paper Airplanes because they opened the way for us to know new people from different cultures and learn the language from its origins."
Luna Tayan, Syria
What Our Tutors Say
"Tutoring for Paper Airplanes has been a truly rewarding experience. Both the tutor training and the student curriculum are of the highest quality, designed to meet the unique needs of Syrian students across the globe"
Theresa Brunker (summer 2017)
What Our Tutors Say
"Without a doubt, I have developed leadership and communication skills unattainable elsewhere, as well as fostered a meaningful relationship with someone I never would have met otherwise."
Maisha Imam (fall 2017)
What Our Tutors Say
"Being an English teacher with Paper Airplanes has been a professionally satisfying and personally fulfilling journey. It's an honor to be a part of this transformative initiative, contributing to the lives of resilient individuals. I look forward to continuing this remarkable journey, sowing seeds of knowledge and watching them flourish in the global garden of education".
Maggie McIntyre
What Our Tutors Say
"My tutoring experience with Paper Airplanes helped me realize much teaching is a part of who I am. I thrive at careful listening and giving constructive feedback to others. Sharing what I know with students has been extremely fulfilling, and I look forward to assisting more students on their quest for development in English speaking. Paper Airplanes has exceeded my expectations in terms of organization and members' commitment, and the students are eager to learn and willing to make efforts. I enjoy rather than tolerate the time I commit to the program, and I look forward to more of it".
Bana Issa
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