Alongside classes in Arabic, English, Maths, Science and Computing, they are being equipped with skills and attributes to allow them to compete and excel in the 21st century jobs market. Lessons in teamwork, communication, planning and organisation/time management techniques are delivered alongside sessions on yoga, awareness and critical thinking, along with built in periods of work experience and volunteer service. The Foundation believes this highly contextualised scheme provides holistic and practically-oriented nurturing that moves well beyond the narrow restrictions of a traditional schooling approach, and is very proud to support The Alsama Project in their work.As part of our belief in the importance of access to the natural environment and commitment to rounded approaches to learning and development of young people, The Altenburg Foundation financed Alsama’s hiking programme for young Syrian refugees, giving young people the chance to leave the challenging confines of their urban camp settlement and head to the mountains of Lebanon for fresh air, exercise, challenge and personal development — broadening horizons in every sense.