As part of its commitment to inclusive, rights-based education, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has partnered with Tilli Kids in 2025, to adapt and localize Tilli’s evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for Arabic-speaking children across the Arab region.
Tilli is an innovative SEL platform for early learners aged 5 to 10, developed through research at the Stanford School of Education. By combining playful learning, behavioral science, and data-driven insights, Tilli helps children build critical emotional and social skills to navigate their environments with confidence and resilience.
Through this collaboration, ARDD will translate and culturally adapt Tilli’s curriculum to reflect the linguistic and social realities of children in the region, making it more effective and relevant to their daily lives. Localization is especially critical in contexts where children face displacement, trauma, or limited access to psychosocial support.
As part of a broader initiative supported by the UNICEF Innovation Fund and implemented in partnership with UNRWA, ARDD mobilized its network of qualified trainers to deliver SEL programming in UNRWA schools in Jordan. This includes training for teachers, counselors, and educational specialists to create supportive learning environments for Palestine refugee children and their peers.
This initiative reinforces ARDD’s strategic commitment to advancing inclusive education, promoting mental well-being, and localizing global knowledge to better serve children across the Arab region.
