November Newsletter 2010

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School support

As part of the school support program, from 27^th to 30^th November four meetings were held with the children’s parents, which aimed to explain in detail the project’s methodology, specifically the promotion of children’s participation in the education process and raising parents’ awareness of their essential role in building their children’s capacities. The promotion of children, youth and women’s education, as well as the psychological wellbeing of young residents of the Nablus old city, was also discussed. During the meetings the teacher listened to parents’ comments about their children’s difficulties in the schools and promised to provide special training for the parents in upcoming meetings. Parents reported benefiting greatly from the meetings.

My Father Reads To Me campaign

Human Supporters Association has participated actively in the wide-ranging campaign called My Father Reads To Me by reading stories for 15 children in the Association garden, where this campaign was launched. Run between 1^st and 4^th November 2010 by the Tamer Institute for Community Education, in collaboration with many local organizations, this campaign aimed to promote the relationship between parents and their children though the reading of stories.

Clowning, laugh therapy

The well-known Spanish group called Fest Clown visited Human Supporters Association specifically to undertake a program of workshops entitled ‘Clowning, Laugh Therapy’. At first they ran a workshop involving 20 Association participants in which they provided basic training in clowning. The next day a laugh therapy workshop was held with the same group in which the trainers taught participants many simple games to make them laugh from the bottom of their hearts.

Clowning party for the school support children

Fest Clown organized an amazing clowning party for more than 100 children involved in the school support program. For two hours, Fest Clown acted, sang, and danced for and with the children. Participating children reported that they had a wonderful time with the clowning group; it really brought joy to the children’s hearts.

American delegation visit

On 6^th November, an American delegation called Interfaith Peace Builders visited Human Supporters Association. Their visit aimed to learn about the projects offered by the Association to Palestinian society under occupation. Their program also included a visit to the old city and other activities.

Nablus newsletter : October 2010

October Newsletter 2010

Newsletter

October 2010

Children stories

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On 3^rd October, a group of 10 children narrated stories of painful memories of 2002 and the Israeli invasion 2002, the activities implemented by the Italian journalist called “Chicelia” attended to HAS specifically, to write the Palestinian children stories who are still under the impact of trauma resulted by the occupation, her activities held in both: Gaza Strip and the West Bank, where the implementation of the workshop with the children took two hours ,with The help of HSA specialists. The visit resulted in many stories still engraved in the history of the painful memory.

Trainings

The association started training course includes theoretical and practical aspect, the training entitled "individual counseling," which was specifically targeting students of Psychology Department – Al Najah national University , according to the special training course to students. On 4^th October, we provided them with training in building skills in the individual counseling training followed by applicable practices with children in need.

Educational activities

On Thursday, 7^th October, the educational assistance of the association carried out and open day with children from the aged between 10-14 years, the activities done with the assistance of volunteers, in the courtyard of the association devoted to the activities of social entertainment, where the activities included educational means offered through play and work.

School support

On Saturday, 9th October and within the school support activities, the association opened its doors to 100 children aged 7-9 years of the primary grades, they all arrived to receive the Arabic language, mathematics, and English classes. Where we work to promote children through non-formal education, which increases the educational opportunities for children, and their integration into the practical learning

workshops

On 20 October, a specialist “Khawla Alafore’ from the Treatment and Rehabilitation centre for Victims of Torture, has collaborated with HSA, to start a series of workshops for women, aimed to increase their awareness about the relationships, and also to raise their awareness in the psychological and social affairs.

Protection activity

On 24^th October, a group of PCC experts, held a meaningful activities, for 40 children aged between 10-14 years old, that promote the protection concepts in the children, and the importance of maintaining personal space, where the activities included dancing and several games brings the joy in the children’s hearts.

Puppets course

On 18^th October, human supporters implemented course of workshops entitled (Dolls) by two French specialist, they trained a group of psychologist students to industry puppets using simple materials, and they are also trained to do theatrical performances and other educational games, the course lasted until 26th October, and resulted in benefiting the participants on the use of theater as a psychological tool.

World education forum activities

On 30^th October, human supporters in the partnership with CISS applied a workshop entitled ( traditional Education Vs the public education) within the activities that the world Education forum is doing all over the world, where the association’s workshop in the forum where within the project ( promoting children, youth, women Education and psychological wellbeing in Nablus- old city). During the workshop we introduce the creative teaching methodology, and the alternative teaching methods which focus of the student.

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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

August - Nablus Newsletter

August Newsletter 2010

The News Letter

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The 3^rd of august 2010 , H.S.A with the cooperation of the Planet action team from LYON – France , started the smile together summer camp , which was implemented for 40 kids aged between 9-12 years old . The summer camp finished in the 9^th of august 2010 . The camp Included a lot of activities and departments, such as competitions, educational and art departments. This camp was special for the children, because of the new sport they learned ,which is wrestling, which was implemented by specialist from the French team .

In the 11^th of august , Ramadan had arrived , That was the reason of why the H.S.A made a lot of group breakfasting days in the association , where they also invited the employees , the V.O.K group , the dabka dancing team , and some of the children’s families who are participating in the association activities .

An Italian delegation had visited the H.S.A for 4 days , the visit included the old city . The projects coordinator MR.WAJDI explained them the psycho-sociological situation for the families who lives in the old city of Nablus , and he also played some movies and made some lectures to explain more about the situation .

The V.O.K group had started adding the last touches in the articles which they wrote through the third phase of the project , as they are also choosing the pictures and colors which they are going to add to their magazine , they do the whole decorating thing on their daily work at the association .