Phoenix Space Program launches in Kilis, Turkey

In late 2021 we kicked off a conversation with a major consulting firm based in the Middle East. While we thought it would be a great collaboration, we never imagined it would result in a month-long digital learning programme concluding with over 1000 exams being completed and over 3200 lessons being shared. And yet here we are in Feb 2022,

Kibera began over a century ago as a temporary settlement for Sudanese soldiers. Today, it’s one of the world’s largest informal urban settlements, home to around 1.2 million people, shaped by decades of migration, conflict, and climate disruption.

Often reduced to statistics on poverty and overcrowding, Kibera is also a vibrant, tightly woven community filled with courage and ingenuity. It’s a place where grassroots movements are rewriting futures, especially for the next generation.

But the challenges are real, and urgent.

By Alexander Dutton, Head of Education of Phoenix Space When I tell people what we teach our refugee students here at Phoenix Space , the answer “Space science” usually elicits a surprised expression, quickly followed by a “Why?”. Understandably, I’ve become adept at explaining the importance and application of our studies, as well as the areas they teach and touch