Activities

Free English Course for High School Students

With 35 years of experience in the field, Yarmouk Cultural Center on Gardens Street in Amman is a professional provider of effective English language courses for students of all ages. In cooperation with STEPS, Yarmouk Cultural Center regularly donates a free English language course to a deserving student in order to help improve their English welcome hestudies. We know that a better grasp of English and increased confidence in speaking it are important steps to Read more…

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Supporting Refugees with a Toy Library

One of the many social problems faced by refugees – when parents cannot work and children cannot go to school – is boredom. To help curb this problem for Iraqi refugees who have been in this situation in Amman for a year, STEPS launched a mini version of what is known in some countries as Ludothèque, or Toy Library. Thirty-four games and toys were purchased with funds from various donors. Thanks to the help of Read more…

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Vocational Training Graduates

This summer two students from Talbieh Camp graduated from their two-year vocational training courses, which were made possible by a private donor who sponsored their daily expenses. Vocational training courses average from 6 to 24 months depending on the profession, after which the student is able to be a financial help to their families. Fawwaz studied car mechanics. Dhiya studied sanitation construction. Both young men are now able to find jobs in their respective fields. Read more…

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Educational Outing for Refugee Children

A total of 120 children had the chance to visit the Children’s Museum this week thanks to the generosity of a kind donor who covered their transportation costs. The children are Iraqi and fled their hometown of Mosul a year ago. The visit was well organized by their supervisors. Iraqi refugee children are not able to receive full schooling here at the moment and their parents are looking for ways to provide them with as Read more…

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Al Fawanees 2015 – Event 9

This iftar event took place at Modern American School for children who came from Saqr Quraish Society for Orphans in Marka. Activities started with fun time on the green field and in the playground, followed by a nice catered meal at sundown, complete with ice cream. Then Hikayat Simsim brought much joy to everyone through their lively entertainment. Gifts of scooters were distributed before the children returned home. Many thanks to Bank of Jordan who Read more…

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Al Fawanees 2015 – Event 8

A big thank you to Al Isra University who invited us again to use their great outdoor facilities for an Al Fawanees iftar event and provided transportation for the children. Thanks also to the various sponsors of the evening who donated the needed finances: Al Saad Hygienic Paper Co., Nassim Dada & Partners Co. and an individual sponsor. The children came from an orphan society in Khraibat Al Souq. The Alchemist Lab team donated their Read more…

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Al Fawanees 2015 – Event 7

A big thank you to BLOM Bank and Al Isra University for making our 7th Al Fawanees iftar event for disadvantaged children possible. The children came from Ahbab Allah society in Jabal Nuzha, Amman. The evening included playtime on the full-size real-grass football field, a great meal, Fun Science from The Alchemist Lab, games and gifts (footballs for the boys and hair bead sets for the girls). As usual, it was amazing to see the Read more…

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Al Fawanees 2015 – Event 6

One hundred boys and girls from Al Haya Irada Charitable Society in Jabal Taj (Amman) came for games and iftar this evening. Modern American School provided the location. Everyone received a gift of a scooter. Artist Yazan Masarweh and his friendly puppet were our visiting Hakawati (story teller). Great thanks go to our sponsors, Mazen Al Sharif and Sana Tabbaa. Volunteers did a tremendous job of organizing and interacting with the children. Thank you, team, Read more…

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Al Fawanees 2015 – Event 5

STEPS fifth Al Fawanees iftar event this year was held at the International Community School and hosted 100 children from neighboring poor families. It was great to have representatives from Bank al Etihad, the evening’s sponsor, come to help and interact with the children. Author Taghreed Najjar of Al Salwa Books shared some of her fun stories. Then everyone participated in sports and games on the green field, before the catered iftar meal and ice Read more…

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Al Fawanees 2015 – Event 4

The Cake Shop generously invited STEPS to organize an iftar event at their Rabiah branch in Amman. The beneficiaries were 20 lovely ladies from both Baqa’a and Talbiah refugee camps for whom this meal was a real treat. Thank you, The Cake Shop and STEPS volunteers, for bringing them such joy through this special Ramadan event. Supported by: The Cake Shop

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