STEPS helped to coordinate a distribution of clothes in Talbieh Camp with the help of an individual donor. The distribution took place at the youth club and reached orphans from 6 to 15 years old. One hundred pieces of clothing were given out: 50 training suits for boys and 50 jackets/coats for girls. With support from: individual donor Society in Talbieh camp: نادي شباب مخيم الطالبية
Six girls from an orphan society in Khraibat Al Souq attended our fun educational event in Sweifieh. The event included a visit to a beauty salon to learn about hair care and manicure, followed by eye tests and lunch. Thank you to Beauty & Style Salon, Lebnani Snack and Leornardo Optics for your great support. Thank you also to volunteer Aya for accompanying the girls. Supported by: Beauty & Style Salon, Lebnani Snack, Leornardo Optics Read more…
Thank you to Istishari Hospital for hosting another Teddy Bear Clinic event. STEPS coordinated for 10 children from Al Ghaith Society in Hay Nazzal to attend a fun and educational visit there. Dr. Jawad Yaseen demonstrated basic medical procedures on one of the ‘sick’ teddy bears and shared important health tips. Children were interested to see the emergency room and asked questions about the equipment they saw there. Thank you to Dr Jawad, Aya and Read more…
STEPS invited 8 children from Ahbab Allah Society in Jabal Nuzha to Mukhtar Mall for a FUNDAY outing. The event included: bowling, lunch, puzzles, eye tests and gifts. Thank you to our kind donors and volunteers for making it possible. With support from: Bowling City Mukhtar Mall, Optikos Shami, individual donors Society in Jabal Nuzha: جمعية احباب الله الخيرية
STEPS coordinated with the Faza’t Watan campaign to distribute 100 blankets and 50 gallons of kerosene to 50 families in Talbieh (Ziziah) Camp. Thank you to the generous donors and to UNRWA Women’s Programme Center and volunteers who made it possible. Supported by: حملة فزعة وطن / جمعية الفتى اليتيم الخيرية – مخيم الحسين Society in Talbieh camp: مركز البرامج النسائية – مخيم الطالبية
STEPS invited 13 children from Talbieh (Ziziah) Camp for an unforgettable outing to the Humane Center for Animal Welfare. Thanks to the center’s director, Mrs. Margaret Ledger, the children not only learned a lot about the animals they saw, but also about the importance to treat all God’s creatures with respect and kindness. Highlights were meeting Barnie, the large friendly St. Bernard dog, and holding and touching all sorts of very cute baby animals. The Read more…
STEPS’ Christmas Angel campaigns provide gift boxes to families in need. In spite of the slippery snow and ice on the roads this month, we were able to reach the 28 targeted families. Each one received a generous gift box containing basic food items, festive food items, toiletries, stationery and toys. The toys were gift-wrapped and were specifically selected according to the children’s age and gender. All gifts were distributed before Christmas in Salt (23 Read more…
صحتي بسمتي Sahati Basmati / ‘My Health-My Smile’ is a program to promote dental and eye care where young children visit a dentist and an optician, which is followed by outdoor or indoor playtime and snacks. Take-home gifts include small treats, as well as a shiny new toothbrush. Twenty-six children from Talbieh Camp participated in this month’s Sahati Basmati event in Tla Al Ali. First the children had a thorough dental check at Gardens Dental Read more…
STEPS invited 7 Syrian children to Mukhtar Mall in Amman for a FUNDAY which included bowling, lunch, road safety puzzles and eye tests. Many thanks to Bowling City (for the games), Dama-Rose Restaurant (for lunch), Jude for Learning Environment (for creating and donating the jigsaw puzzles), Opticos Shami (for the basic eye checks) and the STEPS volunteers who made it possible. With support from: Bowling City Mukhtar Mall, Dama-Rose Restaurant, Jude for Learning Environment, Optikos Read more…
STEPS invited 10 orphan children from Al Ghaith Society in Hay Nazzal to Istishari Hospital for this first Teddy Bear Clinic event. Through the use of teddy bears, children aged 6-9 years are introduced to what it’s like to visit a doctor, clinic or hospital, to explore health care experiences and to learn about healthy habits. Many thanks for their great participation to the management and staff of Istishari Hospital, to Dr. Jawad Yaseen, Chef Read more…
