SPARK

SPARK SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship to empower young, ambitious people to lead their fragile, conflict affected societies into prosperity.

SPARK provides higher education scholarships for refugees in the MENA region, and supports entrepreneurship development in fragile or post-conflict countries around the world. We believe that the key to alleviating poverty and maintaining stability is sustainable economic growth. Therefore, by educating young people and creating jobs, people can improve their socioeconomic position, the local econ

omy benefits and the potential for conflict or radicalisation is reduced. We pay special attention to marginalised groups, including young people, women and refugees, and we work closely with local partners to equip these populations with the knowledge, tools and motivation to lead their conflict affected societies into prosperity.

This International Youth Day, we're highlighting a simple truth: wherever they live, young people share the same hopes f...
12/08/2026

This International Youth Day, we're highlighting a simple truth: wherever they live, young people share the same hopes for dignity, decent work and a sustainable future. What differs is the opportunity to reach them.

At SPARK, we work alongside young people in some of the world's most fragile and conflict-affected places to turn those aspirations into opportunity.

Swipe to meet some of the young people driving change across our programmes, and visit our website to learn more.
👉 https://spark.ngo/

Happy International Youth Day 2026 đź’™

Everything we do at SPARK comes back to four pillars.From a first training to a first hire, from a business idea to a gr...
24/07/2026

Everything we do at SPARK comes back to four pillars.

From a first training to a first hire, from a business idea to a growing company, each pillar supports a different step on a young person's path to success.

Learn more at https://spark.ngo

This World Youth Skills Day, we're celebrating the young people learning the skills that will shape the future.Here are ...
15/07/2026

This World Youth Skills Day, we're celebrating the young people learning the skills that will shape the future.

Here are 7 future-ready skills worth learning:
• AI Literacy
• Critical Thinking
• Digital Fluency
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Collaboration

What skills did you learn this year, and what are you planning to learn next?

For young people, especially in fragile and conflict-affected regions, access to skills, finance and employment pathways...
09/07/2026

For young people, especially in fragile and conflict-affected regions, access to skills, finance and employment pathways can turn one opportunity into wider community impact.

SPARK continues to invest in entrepreneurs and youth employment because one supported business can open doors for many.

At the heart of our impact are the people, ambitious entrepreneurs building businesses and creating opportunities with S...
27/06/2026

At the heart of our impact are the people, ambitious entrepreneurs building businesses and creating opportunities with SPARK.

Behind every business we support is a founder with a vision, a challenge to address, a community to serve, and the determination to build rather than leave.

On World MSME Day, we let them speak. Swipe through stories from Libya, Jordan, Lebanon, and beyond, all supported through SPARK's SME coaching and business development programmes.

Read their full stories at https://spark.ngo/stories

In the last 15 years, SPARK has supported 14,800+ businesses, which has helped in creating 34,000+ jobs, and trained 85,...
27/06/2026

In the last 15 years, SPARK has supported 14,800+ businesses, which has helped in creating 34,000+ jobs, and trained 85,000+ entrepreneurs across 16+ countries.

In conflict-affected regions, MSMEs are not just economic units; they are a force for stability, employment, and recovery. That is where SPARK works. That is who we work with.

Today, SPARK marks World MSME Day by celebrating the micro, small, and medium enterprises that drive economies and creat...
27/06/2026

Today, SPARK marks World MSME Day by celebrating the micro, small, and medium enterprises that drive economies and create opportunities where they are needed most.

In the fragile and conflict-affected regions where we work, MSMEs are more than businesses; they are engines of employment, resilience, recovery, and long-term stability.

Built by entrepreneurs, these enterprises strengthen communities from within, creating livelihoods, fostering innovation, and shaping a more prosperous future.

Resilient communities start with young people who feel heard and connected, and that is exactly what this programme is b...
23/06/2026

Resilient communities start with young people who feel heard and connected, and that is exactly what this programme is building.

Networks of Change II works across Ranya, Chamchamal, and Halabja in the Kurdistan region of Iraq to empower youth as agents of change, create safe spaces for students, and strengthen the systems that support young people.

The Networks of Change II programme is implemented by SPARK in partnership with local and international organisations, and funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For more information, visit networksofchange.info

“When I left Syria, I initially thought I would only be away for a couple of months.” — Abdüllatif BabellyMore than a de...
20/06/2026

“When I left Syria, I initially thought I would only be away for a couple of months.” — Abdüllatif Babelly

More than a decade later, AbdĂĽllatif has transformed challenges into opportunities, building Prifa Coffee and winning a startup competition with his innovative coffee tablet concept.

His journey is a powerful reminder that displaced people are not defined by the circumstances that forced them to leave home, but by the ideas, determination, and value they bring wherever they are.

Read Abdüllatif’s story: https://spark.ngo/story/abdullatifs-innovative-coffee-tablets-win-startup-competition/

Behind every refugee status is a person with unique talents, aspirations, experiences, and contributions.On World Refuge...
20/06/2026

Behind every refugee status is a person with unique talents, aspirations, experiences, and contributions.

On World Refugee Day, we reaffirm the importance of seeing people beyond labels and creating pathways for displaced individuals to access education, employment, entrepreneurship, and the opportunity to thrive.

Because a legal status should never define a person's future.

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