Steps Organization | Building a Happier World for Children in Jordan

Volunteer Involvement

STEPS volunteers are dynamic young people, housewives, business people, students or retirees who treasure the opportunity of community service. Their tremendous support and dedication play a major part in helping STEPS to keep moving forward.

Al Fawanees

Al Fawanees started several years ago as an initiative to bring joy and happiness to underprivileged children during the holy month of Ramadan. Al Fawanees’ basic concept is to take 100 children to a nice location for a quality catered ‘iftar’ meal, and to provide them with fun entertainment, gifts and games. Our target group is 7 to 11 year old boys and girls. Beneficiaries have included orphans, refugees and underprivileged children in Amman and...

FUNDAY

The FUNDAY initiative takes small groups of children from refugee camps and poor neighborhoods on excursions and gives them the opportunity to experience educational visits to professionals or recreational activities they would not normally have the means to enjoy. Participating businesses donate the venue and lunch, and volunteers organize the events and interact with the children. It’s rewarding to see the happy smiles as children enjoy a sport or...

HEALTH CARE

STEPS works with participating dentists and opticians to provide free dental checks and optical screening for children from poor neighborhoods. Each visit serves a group of 20 children whose medical reports are then given to their teachers and families. The visits are followed by a fun outing to an indoor or outdoor playground, along with snacks. Early detection is important for children as vision deficiency can lead to poor performance in school. The...

FAMILY ASSISTANCE

A large number of families in Jordan live below the poverty line and many more have limited access to basic necessities for their homes or proper education for their children. STEPS works with local businesses, donors and volunteers to help improve their livesby distributing food, clothing, shoes, toys, blankets, and household items in Amman and the surrounding areas. Visit the FAMILY ASSISTANCE blog here. Delivery to a refugee camp Toys for children...