{"id":8297,"date":"2026-03-12T09:20:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refugee-educationfund.org\/?page_id=8297"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:58:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:58:41","slug":"the-glocalshift-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/refugee-educationfund.org\/en\/the-glocalshift-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The GlocalShift Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GlocalShift Foundation is our strategic partner, leading the design, coordination, and quality assurance of our regional program in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria. GlocalShift is an international non-profit dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for host communities, refugees, and vulnerable youth across the MENA region and Ukraine. Its work focuses on strengthening local systems, supporting community-led solutions, and creating pathways to dignified and sustainable livelihoods in fragile and crisis-affected contexts.<\/p>\n

Founded by a diverse team of development experts from the Netherlands, the Balkans, and the Middle East, GlocalShift brings over three decades of combined experience in workforce development, private sector engagement, and localization. The foundation bridges local knowledge with global networks, connecting European institutions, GCC partners, and more than 50 local and regional organizations to drive inclusive growth. GlocalShift\u2019s approach is rooted in trust-based partnerships and the belief that lasting change begins within communities themselves.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773213321992{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 95px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Reach<\/span>: 7,000 beneficiaries<\/h2>\n

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The GlocalShift Program<\/span><\/h2>\n

The program is implemented in partnership with the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund (REF) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and operates under a hybrid, impact-based funding model that links results to sustainable employment outcomes.<\/p>\n

Through its regional program in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, GlocalShift works to equip underserved youth with the skills, mindset, and opportunities needed to transition successfully into education and employment.<\/p>\n

As the strategic lead and grant manager, GlocalShift oversees a multi-country initiative delivered through local implementing partners. The program supports 7,000 Arab refugee and vulnerable youth (ages 18\u201335) through a comprehensive Learning-to-Earning pathway. This includes:<\/p>\n

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  • Market-driven vocational training<\/li>\n
  • Soft, digital, and employability skills<\/li>\n
  • Business English<\/li>\n
  • Direct access to paid internships, freelance opportunities, and job placements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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