05/29/2026
Today, the Wisdom House Kindergarten celebrated its 10th graduation, and for the first time since the war, the ceremony was held in the newly repaired original Wisdom House building.
This school exists because back in 2015, ordinary people in the U.S. saw the Syrian refugee crisis and chose to support a small group of Syrian teachers caring for children in an underground classroom in Idlib. That support and community grew year after year, creating a safe space for kids to be kids.
January 27th, 2020 the fighting in Syria reached the small village of Al-Ghadfa, the original Wisdom House and its surrounding community were devastated. The Assad regime conducted over 800 airstrikes in a single day, and families were forced to flee for their lives. The Wisdom House reopened the very next school year, far from the front lines, so children could keep learning even in displacement.
When the Assad regime fell in December of 2024, the Wisdom House community was eager to return to their homes. Thanks to the generosity of donors, we were able to rebuild the original Wisdom House in its original building.
Education is one of the most important parts of Syria’s recovery and we are committed to ensure that these students grow up to achieve their greatest potential and biggest dreams.
