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October Totals:

--10 Water Tanks installed --9 new student scholarships --67 food packages --46 School bags --5 Family Aid/orphan support --2100 pieces of clothing

Current Campaigns: --Medical equipment --Water Tanks --Gardens --Back to School supplies --Scholarships --Laptops for Students --Medical assistance

October, 2017 Activity Report: Building Hope, Building Community

“Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. How we handle it is what makes the difference.”

FEATURE: Student Scholarships!

Starting the new scholastic year, that began in the fall of 2017, 8 new University students were sponsored. As well as 9 Vocational College Students!—For a total of 17 new students who started the September semester. This is in addition to the 32 on-going students who received sponsorship since the beginning of the year. These are high-achieving students, with outstanding potential, however, because of their economic status they cannot afford to pay tuition as higher education is very expensive. One of our goals is to support more Vocational Students, those learning car mechanics, electronics, tourism, executive secretaries, etc.—as these vocations are sorely needed.

Contact Information: Jacki Scott

Mob: 0787 484 445 Email:

jacki@handsonhope.org FB:

facebook.com/HandsOnHope

WEB: www.handsonhope.org

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Thank you, donors & sponsors, who are creating better futures for these young people, which creates a more

prosperous economy as more people will be moving out of the poverty sector.

Better tools—better grades! Laptops for students. First priority for laptops are the IT & engineering students.

Abdullah studying mechanical engineering.

Mutah Univ

Hamad studying Tourism & Airport Management at

NATA Academy

People are poor—not because they are stupid—they just need an opportunity to prove themselves!

Areej studying English. Al Balqaa

Univ.

Mais studying Teaching. Sc

Education College.

Samar studying MIS. Hashemite University.

Motz studying Civil Engineering.

Yarmouk Univ.

Rana studying Pharmacy Asst. Amman

Training College

Sawsan received a laptop. Studying IT

at Al Balqaa.

Noor. Studying English at Hashemite

Univ.

Ibrahim studying electronics at Wadi

Seer Vocational

Ibrahim studying mechanics at Wadi

Seer Vocational

Alaa received a laptop to finish her graduation project.

STILL NEEDED: 7 laptops! There are 7 students who need laptops for their studies. Donated used

laptops in good condition are welcome, or 350 JODs to buy a new one.

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It was a busy month! 1. Clothes distribution for Eid in Ma’an area 2. School kit distribution in preparation for school 3. Sewing supplies for the sewing center in Um Sayhoon 4. Helping to set up a KG with

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October, 2017 Creating Community!

New Mobile All-Purpose Housing for Dlayl Handicap Center FOOD SECURITY!

What was empty space is now transformed into a multi-purpose sheltered area where 500 people can meet for distributions & activities!

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BEFORE AFTER

The first thing the kids grab out of the box is the powdered milk. Milk is expensive & food provides security not only for the moms—but the kids too—

knowing that the milk is going to come every month! Thank you, MRI & SNI, for the 37 food packs monthly!

Latifa’s Story

Latifa’s mom became paralyzed from the waist

down when the tent fell on her back. The father has

kidney failure. Their young daughter, Latifa, has

sacrificed her dreams to stay with her parents & care for

them. She works in the nearby fields for very little income. The only food this family has is the monthly food package. They can

barely afford bottled water that the father needs for his

kidneys. (Volunteers with Latifa, her

mom & dad).

Water Security!

The desert kingdom has one of the lowest levels of water availability in the world. Many families too

poor to afford a water tank! Water is precious!

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Special thanks to:

--Dr. Azzam for air beds and wheelchairs.

October, 2017

Thank you, Sponsors!

Environmental Laboratory

هي جمعية خيرية مسجلة لدى وزارة التنمية اإلجتماعية في األردن حفنة أمل

Hands-On Hope is registered as a charitable society with the Ministry of Social Development in Jordan. National # 3721.

Registration # 2014011114816

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BRAVO!! Is our scholarship program for poor but very bright students to give them the opportunity to receive a university education & escape poverty. We welcome donations, large or

small, for these students. Thank you!!

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We love Jordan!

Thank you FMF for medical donation for 12 year old Islam.

Her kidneys only have 10% function.

Tissues for Kids!

This little girl, living in a remote area of Jordan, is 1

st in her

class. She was studying without a

school bag. Now she has a school

bag & notebooks, pencils, sharpener,

ruler, eraser & everything she

needs!

School bags Donated by Catherine Ashcroft & HRJ Thank you, “Ivy Solutions”!

School Bag & Stationary Campaign! Donated by HRJ! The opportunities you provide can change a life forever!

Miqdadi

This little boy couldn’t

express his joy over receiving a school bag!

Simple, basic & changing lives

& futures!