Eight boys and girls aged 8 to 13 years old from an orphan society in Hay Nazzal participated in an afternoon of bowling at Mukhtar Mall, where Bowling City kindly donated the use of several lanes for them to practice. First they had the chance to learn a few of the basics: how to hold the ball, how to approach and release the ball down the lane, how to keep score, etc. After a few Read more…
During their vacation break 16 orphan girls from the Beit Miriam society in Hashemi Shamali were treated to a lovely lunch in Abdoun. The menu, kindly donated by Salad House, included scrumptious salad and pizza, followed by a lovely dessert of cake and ice cream. After the meal the girls learned how to make lovely bracelets from jewelry supplies provided by STEPS. A special thank you to Salad House for contributing the lunch, as well Read more…
A big thank you to the Humane Center for Animal Welfare (HCAW) for another GREAT day of fun, creativity and learning. Nineteen children from Talbieh refugee camp were invited for a repeat visit to the HCAW center. Indoor and outdoor activities included drawing, racing, creating and performing a meaningful courtroom play, and petting friendly animals. Not to forget a great lunch and numerous gifts. Everyone had a memorable time and learned so much about respecting Read more…
We would like to thank our generous donors for sponsoring large packages of food and gifts for families in need this Christmas. Over 120 families were reached, some of whom were facing their first Christmas here, after fleeing from their hometowns in Iraq due to ISIS. We were so thankful to be able to bring them aid, as well as a touch of Christmas cheer and celebration. This year the Christmas Angel campaign benefited families Read more…
Developing children’s curiosity is crucial, even in their times of hardship, and is one of the aims of the FUNDAY initiative. STEPS made arrangements for 25 Syrian refugee children to visit The Alchemist Lab, where they had a fun 90 minute science session. The children enjoyed discovering some of the properties of air and of unusual states of matter, learning about recycling and doing arts and crafts to demonstrate balance. Supported by: The Alchemist Lab Participating Read more…
Many thanks to the management team of Dead Sea Spa Hotel who welcomed a group of Iraqi refugee children for an amazing Christmas lunch. What a treat for the children to get out of the city and discover the beautiful landscape by the sea. Children and management team spent quality time together over a special Christmas lunch, after which they were given a glimpse into the hotel’s operation and were personally met by Santa. Gifts Read more…
Six orphan girls visited a hair salon in Sweifieh to learn about hair cutting and styling, facial massage, cosmetics and beauty tips. This was followed by lunch and eye tests to check everyone’s vision. A big thank you to Beauty and Style salon, Lebnani Snack, Leonardo Optics and volunteer Aya for their tremendous contributions to this fun and educational excursion. Supported by: Beauty & Style Salon, Lebnani Snack, Leonardo Optics Society in Khraibat Al Souq: Read more…
One hundred young people and volunteers from various charitable societies in and around Amman had the chance to draw inspiration from Mostafa Salameh, the first Jordanian to conquer Mt. Everest. The talk was livened by real footage of Mostafa in the Himalayas and was a tremendous lesson on forging ahead to reach your goals despite obstacles. We learned so much from his first-hand account! He even showed us some of the protective clothing and equipment Read more…
Twenty one children from Talbieh Camp (in Zizieh near Amman) enjoyed a visit to the Humane Center for Animal Welfare on Airport Road, which provides veterinary care and animal adoption services. The director Mrs. Margaret Ledger gave us a fascinating tour of the shelter and the exhibits. Above all she stressed the importance of treating all animals with respect and kindness. Children enjoyed fun arts-and-crafts, snacks and had the opportunity to hold and pet lovely Read more…
The Lettuce and the Fish, a cozy restaurant in Abdoun, opened its doors to eight children from Jabal Nuzha for a look behind the scenes to see how a restaurant kitchen operates. This included the chance to watch the chef in action, to visit the food prep room and storage facilities. The children later enjoyed a Chinese meal, which introduced them to new foods and flavors. They tried their hand at using chopsticks for the Read more…
