Nablus newsletter : September 2010

September Newsletter 2010

September Newsletter 2010

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Supervision Activities

Human Supporters’ Association continues to provide a supervision service and follow-up activities as part of its main project (Promoting children, youth, and women education and psychological wellbeing in Nablus- old city).In September, the association held four sessions for 45 trainees covering different organizations. These sessions were very successful and will be of great use in serving Palestinian society. With these sessions we have achieved part of our project’s goals- goals that Human Supporters in cooperation with CISS are striving to achieve.

Teacher Training

On 21 September, project manager Ms. Emilia Sorrenteno held training for the teachers involved in school support activities. Using these skills and this knowledge, one hundred children in the second, third, and fourth grades will be tutored in Arabic, English and Mathematics. The training contained teaching techniques and work methodologies that will enable teachers to provide educational services by using various educational methods, supporting children in their education and insuring their continuation of studies.

Voice of Kids

The VOK Team is undertaking many psycho-educational events and activities with HSA. The team enthusiastically returned to the VOK sessions after the school year commenced. Recently they began finalizing the magazine and preparing for a conference. On 28 September, the group celebrated the birthday of Khalid (one of VOK members). On Khalid’s birthday, the team also presented the magazine as a way of celebrating the special day.

Courses

On 19 September, the Association started running English classes and human rights workshops in English. The courses were offered to HSA staff and selected volunteers. The two courses contained valuable information about human rights: for example, the sessions included discussions about Palestinians rights in light of Israeli practices in the occupied territories.

Activities

HSA continues to run theatre activities where a 12-member group, aged between 11 and 14 years, regularly performs theatrical works; one example being the group’s production of a show for HSA’s open day. HSA will continue to provide storytelling activities for children at a number of locations throughout Nablus: places of education such as the municipality library and public areas such as the parks. These events encourage children to learn and reflect as well as providing a fun atmosphere.

Computers lab

Human supporters association opened computers lab, which will be granted Courses for beginner, intermediate level of the beneficiaries, for both, children and young people, where Will enable them to use various computer programs, Microsoft And the Internet. Through professional trainers in this area