The Ministry of Education announces the winning schools in the “Step Program”

Educational media

Ramallah - Ofoq News - Today, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the winning schools in the “Step Program”, which was launched with the participation of 31 schools with the aim of enhancing participation and social integration of girls and women in society through sports.

This program comes with the generous support of the feminist organization “FRIEDA”, in partnership with the “Palestine: Sport for Life” Foundation, and in cooperation with the Ministry and the Relief Agency (UNRWA).

In the speech of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Assistant Undersecretary for Student Affairs, Sadiq Al-Khadour, expressed his pride and pride in this effective and fruitful partnership, pointing out the importance of studying how to employ sport in various educational aspects, including addressing educational loss due to the sublime educational meanings and behaviors it carries, stressing the need to preserve the localization of this student initiative and its sustainability in schools, offering his thanks to all parties, partners and cadres that contributed to the success of this event, noting The Ministry is concerned with developing school sports, congratulating the champion student, Maryam Bisharat, for winning the World Karate Championship.

For his part, the Acting Director of Education at the Relief Agency (UNRWA), Fathi Hamami, pointed out the importance of giving the child the opportunity to express himself and feel safe, stressing that this is what the “Khatwa Program” embodies, which teaches the child that trying is worth it, especially in light of the special circumstances that the Palestinian people are going through. He explained that the initiative represents an opportunity to build lasting relationships with children and enhance their self-confidence.

In turn, the Executive Director of the "Palestine: Sports for Life" Foundation, Tamara Awartani, thanked all partners, stressing that the children of Palestine deserve all appreciation and support, and explained that sports are not just an entertainment activity; Rather, it is a means of self-expression and empowering teachers and mentors, noting that the program has achieved great success and has reached a wide number of schools and students.

For her part, Fidaa Farida, the program advisor in the West Bank for the FRIEDA organization, praised the successful partnership between all parties and the efforts of the teachers, stressing the importance of the profound impact that the program had on students and the necessity of its continuation and development in the future.

The ceremony included an artistic performance by Rawabi Academy students, and concluded with honoring the six winning schools and distributing certificates and prizes to participants and supporters.