Jerusalem Kindergarten Project

In the Jerusalem’s Old City, Palestinian families continue to endure a daily reality marked by entrenched poverty, restricted mobility, and systemic policies aimed at displacement. These pressures do more than challenge livelihoods—they disrupt the social fabric, erode a sense of security, and threaten the deep-rooted connection between people and their land. In Bab Hutta, one of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Old City, the obstacles to early education remain severe. High tuition fees, limited availability of safe learning spaces, and the absence of supportive infrastructure mean that many young children are left without access to preschool education. For these children, the risks are far-reaching:

• Emotional harm from growing up under constant tension

• Developmental delays due to lack of early stimulation and structured learning

• Social isolation as opportunities for healthy peer interaction diminish

Our Response: A Sanctuary for Learning and Healing
Against this backdrop, the Jerusalem Kindergarten Project continues to serve as a lifeline. We provide:

• Free, high-quality early education to ensure every child has the right to learn, regardless of their family’s economic situation.

• Psychosocial support that helps children process trauma, develop resilience, and foster self-confidence.

• A stable, safe space where children can grow emotionally, cognitively, and socially in an environment of care and respect.

For many families, the preschool is not just a school—it is a beacon of hope in an uncertain reality, a place where the seeds of possibility are planted every day.

Our impact extends beyond classroom walls. By supporting children, we strengthen families, reinforce community cohesion, and preserve the Palestinian cultural and historical presence in Jerusalem. In doing so, we resist the slow erosion of community ties and ensure that identity and heritage endure across generations.

With Your Support, We Can:

• Keep our doors open to more children in need

• Provide essential learning materials, nutritious snacks, and emotional care

• Expand our outreach to engage more families and caregivers

• Continue fostering a strong, resilient community in the Old City

As we navigate 2025, the challenges remain great, but so does our determination. Every contribution—whether through donations, advocacy, or spreading the word—keeps this vision alive.

Together, we are building a future where every child in Jerusalem can dream, learn, and belong.

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LinkedIn: Yeryüzü Çocuklar Dernegi – YEÇED

Despite ongoing efforts, Palestinian families in Jerusalem’s Old City continue to face entrenched poverty and systemic policies of dispossession. These pressures threaten not only their daily lives but also their connection to the land they call home.

In the neighborhood of Bab Hutta, many children still lack access to early education due to high costs, unstable conditions, and a deliberate absence of supportive infrastructure. Without intervention, these children face emotional trauma, developmental delays, and a growing sense of isolation.

Our Jerusalem Preschool Project remains a vital lifeline. By providing free, high-quality early education and psychosocial support, we are helping children heal, grow, and build resilience. The preschool has become a sanctuary for learning and stability, offering a rare space where children can safely develop emotionally, cognitively, and socially.

While the challenges persist in 2025, our unwavering commitment endures.

Your continued support helps:

• Keep our doors open to children in need
• Engage families and foster community cohesion
• Preserve Palestinian presence and cultural identity in Jerusalem 

Your solidarity sustains this vision. Together, we are planting seeds of hope and building a future where every child has the right to learn, grow, and belong.

You can follow our social media accounts for updates:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yecedorg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/children-of-the-earth-ye%C3%A7ed/?viewAsMember=true

Links:

• Our Instagram Account