PACES

Programmes

• Art for Change Workshop

  More than 70 PACES children participated in an art workshop, in cooperation with The Orenda Tribe, a social enterprise in Amman, aimed to increase their self-expression and raise awareness about social issues through art and storytelling. The activity focused on positive actions needed to create change in their communities. Together, children discussed solutions, ideas and words of inspiration that make a difference, and how they can become change agents to inspire others to do the same.

• Borders of Our World Project

  In partnership with the Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center in Palestine, children from PACES programmes in Deir Jarir and Beit Liqia spent three months doing different activities around community, culture, nature, and art.

   

   

• Coaching certification and training

  PACES runs training for men and women coaches that results in certifications from national federations of football, basketball and volleyball. It also trains its coaches in life skills, including first aid, capacity building, and coaching.

• Community Engagement and Volunteering

  PACES encourages community involvement through various initiatives that promote voluteerism, Children and yotuh participate in community service projects, which help them develop a sense of responsibility and contribute positiviley to their communities.

• Gaza relief programme

  In March 2024, 68 children from the SOS Children’s Village Rafah, along with 11 employees and their families, were evacuated from Gaza and transported to safety in Bethlehem.

  The children, aged between 2 and 14 years, are in the care of SOS Children’s Villages Palestine, having lost their parents to the war on Gaza.  A number have been enrolled into PACES sports programmes.

• Health and Nutrition Education

  Recognizing the importance of overall well-being PACES provides education on health and nutrition. These sessions help children understand the important of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle choices.

• In Our Hands

  The Children's Cultural Productions Project, in partnership with the A. M. Qattan Foundation, was a two-month course for children from Palestine to learn about different artistics mediums and meet art professionals.

• Life Skills and Educational Workshops

  These include topics such as leadership, communication, and conflict resolution, aiming to equipe children with tools that will benefit them in their peronal and professional lives.

• Matbakh El Kell

  A partnership with Souk El Tayeb’s community kitchen in Lebanon, cooking and distributing warm meals to those in need. The support covered the monthly salaries of 25 cooks and kitchen staff from vulnerable communities, who prepare the daily meals for the needy. During 2022, more than 116,000 hot meals were given out. 

• Sports for Development

  This programme provided free-of-charge after-school sports sessions for 3,500 boys and girls in Palestine and Jordan. In addition to teaching the children basketball, volleyball, and football, they also recieved life skills lessons and confidence training.

• Sports programmes

  PACES organises regular sports activities targeting children between the ages of seven  and 16. These programmess are designed to keep children engaged in healthy activities, promoting teamwork, discipline, and fitness.