Achieving Education, STEP by STEP
'STEPS speaks to the Palestinians in the language of hope and humanity' - Professor Yasir Suleiman STEPS, St Andrews Education for Palestinian Students, provides funding to allow talented young Palestinians to come to the University of St Andrews for one...
Young Palestinians who seek higher education face many barriers. Sometimes, it can take 10 years or more to get an undergraduate degree for Arabs living in Palestine, Israel and Palestinian refugee camps. STEPS' trustees were formed in 2011 to provide...
STEPS students have come from all over the occupied Palestinian territories, and – as Palestinian refugees – from beyond and have studied a wide variety of subjects, including physics, medicine, anthropology, international relations and sustainable development. What they have in...
We're delighted to announce our latest graduation. Nahil Al-Rumi, pictured here with her supervisor, attended the University of St Andrews' graduation ceremony on 4th December to collect her Master's degree. Nahil, who is already a qualified medical doctor, is continuing...
Read MoreWe're delighted to learn of the launch of STEPS alumna Meera Albaba has fulfilled her dream of a launching a fashion brand in Gaza. Pictured above: Karma Khayal modelling a long blazer dress. You can see more of Meera's amazing...
Read MoreOn Friday 24th January, 7.30pm, Colinsburgh Community Cinema will be presenting a screening of the Palestinian film Lemon Tree. Entry will be £4. Lemon Tree, starring renowned Palestinian actress Hiam Abbass, tells the story of a Palestinian widow has to stand...
STEPS held its autumn event, "Palestinian Stories" on 7th November in the Undercroft, St John's House, 61-75 South Street from 6.15-9.00pm. Heartfelt thanks to Jordan Valley Wholefoods for providing wonderful food and to John Stewart for photography, but most of...
STEPS held its annual general meeting at 5.30 on 19th August at the Quaker Meeting House, No. 2 Howard Place, St Andrews.