SOS Children's Villages Jordan held an open day in the village of Amman under The patronage of His Excellency Talal Al-Sharif. The event was organized with the participation of children, parents from the local community, and featured festive and enjoyable atmospheres. Children enjoyed inflatable games, competitions, face painting, a magician's show, and various activities attended by partners and supporters.
Mothers, graduates, village children, youth, and their supervisors, along with the board of directors, attended the open day.
The event included a bazaar to support local young women and ladies, offering them the opportunity to sell their products to participants in collaboration with local community associations and institutions. Artworks and handicrafts created by the children of Amman children's village were also showcased, reflecting their participation in specialized workshops.
The Association is organizing another open day in Irbid children's village next Tuesday, where families are invited to enjoy free participation and spend quality time with their children. Last week, the Association organized an open day in Aqaba children's village.
SOS Children's Villages Jordan provides alternative care for children and youth who lack parental care or are at risk of losing it, and supports youth till the age of 24 helping them reach independence. What distinguishes its care model is providing integrated care for children and youth, by covering all their needs including care, accommodation, education & skills, protection & social inclusion, food security, physical health, livelihood, and social & emotional wellbeing. The association is guided by the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care for Children and the Convention on the Rights of the Child issued by the United Nations. The Association also aligns its efforts with the principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, where the goals of the United Nations for sustainable development come within the focus of the its work and strategy.