It’s fun to stay at the YMCA!
We had the wonderful opportunity of taking our KG1 kids to the YMCA! It was a wonderful experience for our kids to see what it means to work as a teacher, a car mechanic, a carpenter, an electrician, a computer scientist, a blacksmith, a multi-skilled mechanic, and so on. They were able to play with switches, use the computers, and learn about all kinds of motors and electrical equipment. They even got to play with some steering wheels! The kids loved the hands-on experience and really enjoyed learning so many new things.
Read MoreWe loooove field trips!!
KG2 students took an educational trip to Taybeh village, during the olive harvest season. The objective of our trip was to show the kids how to harvest and squeeze the olives. We left the kindergarten at 8:15 in the morning; on our way there I explained to them what we were going to do. As we arrived, we went to see some people harvesting their olives. Some of them were working around the trees, others were climbing the ladders to harvest the upper olives, and some were cutting the damaged branches. Then it was the kids’ turn to harvest… what a thrill! They were very happy and excited...
Read MoreFirst Soccer Game!!
In February, our SoH Youth team played their 1st Soccer Game with another Jericho Youth team. Our boys showed so much courage in fighting to the very end. They came away losing the match but with an important lesson pointed out: a soccer game can only be played and won as a team. Although we did not win our 1st game, there was a genuine atmosphere of enthusiasm. Since that first match the boys have had the opportunity to work on their skills and test it again. Win or lose, the match proved that it is the participating and having fun that is way more important! Our boys really made us so...
Read MoreSchool is in session…..
The kids are back and they are having a great time. With a new year and new uniforms the students of Hope Kindergarten – Jericho couldn’t wait to get started. Nothings says it’s good to be back better than smiles and laughter. The teachers prepared for the year with training sessions to get back into the swing of things. Some new and old volunteer friends stopped in to lend a hand for the first day. The Kindergarten student body continues to grow as Hope Kindergarten establishes it’s credibility and staying power for it’s 3 year. The waiting list is growing with...
Read MoreGreen Valley gets a facelift…..
Exciting times in Jericho! Green Valley Restaurant has received a new look. Green Valley is owned and operated by one of Jericho’s most respected families. Over the years they have struggled to continue to keep the business alive due to lack of clientele. Since the arrival of Seeds of Hope things have started to look up. When Tass first visited Jericho, he was searching for people who have a heart to reach out to others and are not just business owners but also active in the community. After asking around he was introduced to Khader Ghanim, a young man with an entrepreneurial heart as...
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