ATEER
Arab American Teen Volunteers
Connecting Arab American teens with meaningful volunteer opportunities that support communities in Syria.
Why Us?
Connections
Built connections with major Syria-focused humanitarian organizations, including Syrian Forum, SAMS, and MedGlobal, as well as Syrian government representatives, to help ATEER create credible, structured volunteer opportunities for Arab American teens.
Aid
16.5 million or 66% of Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance.
3 million children are out of school.
59% of primary care centers are not functional.
13.5 million Syrians are displaced.
Accomplishments
Helped support 100+ adults in Syria through ATEER’s English conversation classes, providing low-pressure speaking practice to build confidence for school, work, and daily communication.
Our Vision
To rebuild the connection that many families have lost and ignite the same passion that many parents have for Syria within the next generation while simultaneously supporting Syrian children in need.
Who are we?
ATEER is a youth-led nonprofit initiative that connects Arab American teens in the United States with meaningful volunteer opportunities supporting communities in Syria. Many young people in the diaspora want to contribute but lack clear, accessible, and age-appropriate ways to help. ATEER was created to close that gap by building partnerships with organizations already working on the ground and turning their needs into structured volunteer opportunities for youth. Our work began with English conversation classes for adults in Syria and has expanded through partnerships with humanitarian, educational, and community-development organizations. Through these programs, ATEER helps teens serve with purpose while supporting Syrians through education, communication, and needs-based aid.
