Every child deserves a safe place to learn, grow, and feel hope, even in the hardest circumstances.

Launched in response to the war in Gaza, Montessori Yad Bi Yad combines hands-on, child-centered education with psychosocial support, helping displaced children heal, grow, and thrive despite unimaginable challenges. With three permanent learning centers in Cairo, children have safe, nurturing spaces to explore, create, and develop their potential while receiving consistent emotional and mental health support.

The project also empowers the local Gazan community. Teachers are recruited from the displaced Gazan population, trained in Montessori methods, and professionally supported. Their work uplifts the children they teach, their families, and their own households, creating a ripple of impact across the community.

Guided by trust, self-belief, and growth, Montessori Yad Bi Yad ensures displaced children and families are seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to thrive.

Rise Up Humanity is proud to support this locally led, transformative initiative. Rise Up Humanity is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Minneapolis. We are entirely volunteer-based, allowing us to operate with administrative overhead of less than 0.5 percent in 2025. This means nearly every dollar entrusted to us goes directly to programs and the communities we serve.

Together, we are building brighter futures, one child at a time.