Outings for disadvantaged children. Combining learning and fun. Offering new experiences. Teaching new skills.
For this second visit to Jordan Origami Academy in Khilda STEPS invited 15 teenage girls and boys from the orphan society in Al Hussein refugee camp with whom we often cooperate. The teens enjoyed it so much that when the two-hour class was over, they were happy to stay longer Read more…
STEPS invited children from I Have a Dream society in Wahdat refugee camp for a FUNDAY outing which included bowling fun, puzzles, string games, eye checks, lunch, lots of fun and personal attention. Many thanks to Bowling City, Optikos Shami, Boston Fried Chicken and the amazing volunteer team. Funded by: Read more…
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures, an art which develops important skills such as focus, patience, problem-solving, creativity and more. Did you know that Jordan has the first ORIGAMI Academy in the Middle East? STEPS is grateful to Ahmad and all the Jordan Read more…
Thanks to an invitation from Bank of Jordan, STEPS had the opportunity to invite 100 children for a fascinating visit to the Children’s Museum Jordan where learning is so much fun. Two societies joined us for this event: I Have a Dream society brought 50 boys and girls from Wahdat Read more…
Cold – but unforgettable – fun! Thank you to the Dead Sea Spa Hotel for receiving 80 girls from the Al Quds Al Arouba winter camp for orphans. The 9-day camp, held in Karama in the Jordan Valley, is organized yearly by the Orphan Care Charitable Society in Al Hussein Read more…
A group of boys and girls from low-income families in Ashrafieh had the opportunity to learn cooking tips and skills at the Arriba Latino Restaurant from Chef Firas and staff. The lovely lunch, which the children helped prepare, was followed by simple arts-and-craft projects. STEPS volunteer Edgars also showed the Read more…
A group of lovely Iraqi refugee children were invited to The Lettuce and the Fish restaurant in Abdoun which specializes in Japanese and Chinese cuisine. The children had a basic cooking class from the chefs, followed by a delicious lunch consisting of the food they had helped to prepare. The visit Read more…
Thank you to OZ Boutique Restaurant for inviting our team to a great cooking class and lunch. Boys and girls from Wahdat Camp joined the chefs in the restaurant’s kitchen, before being served the three-course meal they helped to prepare. Thank you to volunteers Hedaia and Omar for their participation. Read more…
What a great and fun learning experience today in Sweifieh. A great team of teen girls joined us from the Khraibat Al Souq Orphan Society. The trip included instructions on hair and nail care at a salon, eye tests, lunch, origami, book reading, and lots of interaction. Many thanks to Read more…
Many thanks to the Humane Center for Animal Welfare (HCAW) for inviting a group of less privileged children for a visit. It was an AMAZING learning experience where everyone discovered new information about animals and their care and had the chance to bond with lovely friendly furry creatures. The participants Read more…