Building Skills,Creating Opportunities
At Skillroad, we believe in the power of in-place development. We aim to equip students with high-impact, sector-specific skills that not only help them integrate into the global job market but also empower them to contribute meaningfully to their home communities.
Our Mission
Empowering communities through education and skill development that creates lasting impact both locally and globally.
Targeted Skills
We focus on high-impact, sector-specific skills that are in demand in the global job market.
Global Integration
Preparing students for opportunities in the international job market while staying rooted in their communities.
Community Impact
Empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to their home communities and drive local development.
Our Theory of Change
We empower students to develop in-demand skills in high-growth sectors and build the relevance needed to access the hidden job market through referrals, with a focus on remote roles that are connected to local development.
In-Demand Skills
Training in high-growth sectors to ensure relevance and employability.
Referral Networks
Accessing the hidden job market through strong professional connections.
Remote & Local
Connecting global remote roles with tangible local community development.
Our Vision
Our ambition is to reach 100,000 students from Syria and Gaza by the next 5 years with 20,000 internships, and to scale this model to other countries in the MENA region.
Join Us in Our Mission
As an expert in your field, your insights could profoundly shape our programme and help us bridge the opportunity gap for talented students impacted by conflict.
Skills Gap Identification
Are there particular skills in short supply within your sector or organization? Your feedback will help us shape student training pathways tailored to real-world demands.
Project-Based Learning
Do you know of any short-term internship projects (1–3 months) that can provide valuable hands-on experience?
Hiring & Referrals
Do you or your network work with startups, NGOs, or alt hiring remotely? Help us introduce qualified candidates to meaningful employment.
Support Our Cause
Together, we can build a world where every individual has the skills and opportunities to thrive in their community and beyond.
Get In Touch
We are a Cambridge-based charity focused on embedding upskilling into global job creation through diaspora networks and pro bono professionals. Our team includes young professionals and academics with strong local and international ties, many of whom have experienced the Syrian conflict firsthand. We work with a global network of experts and volunteers, particularly those with direct experience supporting conflict-affected youth, to bridge gaps between youth in the Middle East and opportunities in global markets.Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you and explore how we can work together.
Cambridge, UK CB2 1GE