Elmam (“Proficiency”) is a community-based youth initiative launched by a group of Syrian youth and supported by SSSD and UNHCR. The initiative aimed to promote the concept of self-learning by creating a self-regulated learning environment in order to meet the conflict-afflicted adolescents’ educational needs, from both local and IDP communities.

The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the importance of the Internet in both learning and acquiring information. It also enabled the beneficiaries to train on basic communication skills, such as public speaking, searching for and summarizing correct information, teamwork competencies and English language skill development.

The initiative was concluded on 25/02/2018, with over 500 adolescents of both genders benefiting.