2013 2nd Newsletter

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[Test] Newsletter – Second Half of 2013
January 8, 2014 10:34 AM
The 3rd Ruwwad for Development Day “Byout Ahalina” – June 1st
Friends of Ruwwad have celebrated Ruwwad Day by bringing together artists, business and social
entrepreneurs and our fellow citizens in Jabal Al-Natheef. The day started with a gathering of all
invitees in “Al Hayna” garden neighboring Ruwwad headquarters, followed by home visits to
families of Ruwwad’s employees. Home visits were an opportunity to establish hearing and dialogue
circles that focused on discussing the challenges that we face as citizens and families in such times,
where there’s hope but also a need for intensified efforts, tighter social ties and the will to work.
Click here to read the press release in Al Ghad newspaper
Summit of all Summits Day, Safe Homes Campaign – September 28th
The Safe Homes campaign celebration presented the path undertaken by team members
throughout the 18 months period. The event showcased the journey that allowed 165 homes to
secure protection against physical abuse targeted at children, by promoting awareness, learning,
accountability, intervention and social work. Alongside neighboring school teachers and principals,
local residents and leaders of Jabal Al-Natheef have participated in the resource taskforce for the
Safe Homes campaign, in addition to the Ruwwad family and supporters.
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Click here to read the press release in Al Ghad newspaper
Graduation of the 8th batch of students of the Mousab Khorma Youth
Education Fund
The graduation day of the 8th batch of students of Mousab Khorma Youth Fund was a celebration
of community service and volunteerism, as well as a tribute to 32 students who engaged
throughout the period of their scholarship in community work. On the graduation day, 26 young
men and women were honored for their relentless volunteering. This year, 214 young men and
women have benefited from the scholarships in Amman, Al Bayda near Petra and Tafilah.
Extract of Statement of Ali Bu Sbeih in the Ceremony
"After thinking for so long, I decided that I should do what I like and I shouldn’t hide or be embarrassed or
scared. Upon completing my exams, I headed to the Royal Academy for Culinary Arts and asked about the
measures, details and payments and found out that the biggest problem is that fees were too expensive. I
knew I could apply for a scholarship at Ruwwad for Development and I participated in their activities, but I
was afraid that as a foundation they would reject my application for culinary studies with such burdensome
fees”.
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Click here to read the press release in Al Ghad newspaper
Ayman Kanaan Participates in a Cultural Evening in the Baccalaureate
School – August 8th
The young Ayman Kanaan, a talented student with special needs working in Bayt Silsal - Ruwwad
for Development, participated in an evening of arts with the artist Zayn Awad in the Baccalaureate
School. Ayman, referring to himself as an artist, has been gifted with a wonderful voice and a
unique artistic talent. Ayman sold all of his paintings that were greatly admired by the attendees.
Summer Camp in Jabal Al-Natheef - June 16th – July 7th
350 kids in total have enjoyed the summer club at Jabal Al-Natheef this year. Participants were
allocated to three taskforces to participate in different clubs that each lasted for three weeks and
scheduled at various times. The activities of the club were diversified and included various kids’
development elements such as creative arts and sciences as well sports, kids’ literature,
entertainment trips and mothers’ participation.
Summer Camp in Al Bayda – June 16th – July 7th
In the spirit of Shams AlBayda’s Library summer events, the first summer camp was organized this
year. With 50 enrolled boys and girls, the summer camp had various activities related to children
literature, story reading and interpreting, sport games and physical fitness that were designed to
integrate girls for the first time in addition to arts and computer workshops and soccer and physical
fitness for boys. The summer camp was concluded by a social festival attended by the parents of
the participating kids, the local community, partners of Al Ammarin Association and the mayor of
Bayda.
Children Literacy Program in Al Bayda
Efforts remain ongoing to teach 17 kids to read and write within the frame of a program executed
by Ruwwad in cooperation with the boys’ school in Al Bayda that has 33 students.
The Sports Program in Jabal Al-Natheef
One of the scholarship beneficiaries has contributed in the expansion of the girls’ sports activities
that included 70 participants. Ranks and championships include:
1. Amman International Marathon, where Sama Aarmoush (13 years) and Hoda Aqrabawi (12
years) won the second and third places respectively
2. The Red Sea Marathon (Al Aaqaba) where Sama Aarmoush won second place for the 4km track
for females and Ahmad Kafaween (12 years old) won the third place for the same category
dedicated for boys.
3. The taekwondo championship, where Hamza Abu Tayeh won first place
Sports Program in Al Bayda
A Sports Day was organized where 50 boys and girls participated enthusiastically in activities
including soccer, marathon, taekwondo, telematch and physical fitness for girls.
Color Your Voice Summer Club – June/July
In the second quarter of the year, the psychological-social support club “color your voice” was
launched as an important element to launch expressive and creative energies. The club activities
covered arts and sports for the youth during summertime. The club lasted for three weeks, during
which 40 young boys and girls participated in various activities facilitated by 26 volunteers.
Ramadan Charity Packages Campaign – July/August
As part of Jeeran Station’s support for more than 200 families in Jabal Al NAtheef, 274 packages of staple foods
were distributed during the month of Ramadan.
My Life Spectacle” in Cooperation with Our Lives for the Music Initiative –“
October/November
The final festival for the project of “Our Lives” was held at the Terra Santa Faculty theatre for a period of two
months with 22 participating young boys and girls. The event aimed at finding a space for free expression, enabling
young people to express their stories and social cases through rap and drama. The spectacle featured a play and a
selection of rap songs made by the beneficiaries who also practiced their interpretation.
Student Preparation for Ruwwad Scholarship - Mousab Khorma
Scholarships Fund - September
With 45 new students attending the session, the preparation, planning and work allocation has
occurred in stages prior to engaging students in the painting of school walls. During the
preparation session, the difference between volunteering and community service was explained
and Ruwwad Programs were presented. Two neighboring and partner schools have benefited from
the session, Omar Al Barghouthy School and Aatika Bint Zayd School, both of which are elementary
schools that host around 1000 boys and girls.
Weekly Chats – Every Saturday
Our chats are currently focused on the concept of others and relationships with others where students are
put face to face with what is described the other by the standards of society, religion, politics, gender and
ideology. This is aimed at allowing students discover the similarities and differences with the so called other.
Our chats also encompassed subjects on the philosophy of similarity, difference, stereotypes and prejudice.
As part of our sessions, we have watched the Iranian movie “Color of Paradise” and hosted the campaign
“It’s About Time” along with Professor Mouneer Fasha.
Youth Entertainment Trip -
The Enrichment Program in Business
September
Skills - August
This year’s Ruwwad entertainment trip was
A practical hands-on program was designed with
unique as the planning and execution was
the volunteer Zaid Kaddoumi to apply the skills
conducted in cooperation with Rania Abdel Hadi,
that students are being trained on as part of the
a young lady benefiting from the Mousab Khorma
scholarships offered by Aramex. The skills taught
Youth Education Fund for the Education and
are focused on work ethics, customer service,
Empowerment of Youth in Jerash and Ajloun.
communication and project management. The
With 50 young men and women joining, we were
young participants had the opportunity to gather
able to unravel paths of great significance during
students and implement three main projects or
our journey.
initiatives; blood donation, partnership with the
campaign of “Moamaltak Anna ‫ “ ﻣﻌﺎﻣﻠﺘﻚ ﻋﻨﺎ‬and
the treasure hunt.
Preparing for social work by AlTafilah youth – October
Students and alumni at Ruwwad Al Tafilah painted the walls of the second floor of an
elementary school in Zaid Valley, by that fulfilling their social commitment for the
coming school year. 24 students took part in the initiative and demonstrated a high
level of competence.
Aima Children Summer Camp - June
A children summer camp was organized with a main theme “Myself and I” for the Aima
village for a period of 5 days. The camp was successful and had over 75 boys and girls
aged between 9 and 12 participating alongside 16 students from Al Tafilah Ruwwad for
Development scholarship in key workshops on drama, arts, collage, music and
telematch.
Social Leader Program – Injaz
Rahaf Abdallah and Abdallah Abu Fins were part of the youth empowerment team that is part of the Social Leader
Program with Injaz.
Platform Initiative
A youth initiative aimed at training youth between the ages of 14 and 16 on debating skills to allow them to express
their opinions freely and formally without coercion and violence. The program aims at promoting critical thinking,
teamwork efforts and self-confidence.
Habka Initiative
A youth initiative aimed at using theatrical and drama skills as a tool to empower the youth in East Amman and
promoting competencies relevant to innovative and critical thinking as a means of learning and teaching.
Participation in a program for the promotion of human rights, and democratic contribution in
the MENA region, in cooperation with Equatus and Anhur Network
Abdallah Al Barghouty participated in an empowerment workshop, undergoing training for mentoring
trainers in Morocco, to enhance his knowledge on the principles and mechanisms on human rights (relevant
to the periodic comprehensive review) and promote his skills on launching youth initiatives and the support
of human right affairs.
Participation in the Economic
A presentation on behavioral change in the
Empowerment for People with Special
Safe Homes Initiatives by the Harvard
Needs, launched by the Japanese JICA
Kennedy School/Harvard University,
Kifah Adnan participated in a training session in
“Leading Change Initiative” – USA
Japan, where an insight was given on the Japanese
Samar Dudin, Ruwwad’s Regional Director and
experience on the economic empowerment of people
Program Manager, took part in a virtual gathering on
with special needs.
the internet under Harvard’s “Leading Change
Initiative”, by presenting a progress study on the
“Safe Homes” initiative aimed eliminating violence
against children in schools and homes.
Participation in the Non Profit Project
Child Development Program team takes
Management training course PMD Pro1
part in the “Free your creativity” model
Batool Al Tarifi and Hanan Al Mughrabi underwent a
involving children arts with the
40 hours training course on the “Management of
collaboration with the Artistic Nawal
Projects for Professional Nonprofit Organizations” in
Abdullah
Genome Training and Consulting, and both are
The Child Development Program team underwent the
currently preparing to take the international
“Free your Creativity” model which encompasses 14
accreditation text (PMI).
educational sessions of 21 training hours aimed at
promoting artistic skills and competencies and
enhancing knowledge on creative arts.
Half yearly meeting of Ruwwad’s Board of Directors – Palestine
Board Members of Ruwwad; Fadi Ghandour, Wael Qusais, Reem Khouri and Ruwwad’s Palestine team
attended their half yearly board meeting at Ruwwad’s headquarters in Jabal Al Natheef to discuss
challenges, achievements, success stories and possible expansion to five villages in the vicinity of Budrus.
The team’s visit to Jordan included a detailed presentation on their programs and the mechanism to face
current challenges and transforming them to strengths in the future.
Ruwwad for Development Training in Tripoli – Lebanon
Samar Dudin, Ruwwad’s Regional Director and Program Manager, visited Ruwwad members in
Tripoli with the aim to empower and strengthen the skills of the working group. During the visit,
attendees discussed the methodology and the culture of Ruwwad to acquire further
understanding, and have also reviewed their achievements, challenges and success stories.
Fadi Ghandour attends the opening
of Ruwwad headquarters in the
underprivileged village of Ezbet
Khairallah - Cairo
Chairman and Founder of Ruwwad for
Development, Fadi Ghandour, met with the
young team that has established the facilities and
the volunteering activities for the neighborhood
children. The meeting was focused on the role of
the youth in gathering fellow volunteers for the
development of the center’s work mechanism.
Sustainability Team – Aramex meeting, Libya
Following an extensive dialogue and a meeting between the Aramex team in Libya and Samar
Dudin, the Aramex team appointed the Libyan activist Faten Baabaa as Head of Sustainability
Sector at Aramex Libya. Faten visited the Ruwwad team in August to familiarize with its model,
and visited Shams El Jabal Library, Bayt Silsal and Zawayed. As part of her tour, Faten also
attended other sports events held by Ruwwad as well as sessions from the Safe Homes and 6
Minutes Reading campaigns.
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