We’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 designs here: https://www.instagram.com/meera_adnan/
The University of St Andrews is now accepting applications from potential STEPS scholars. To apply, please go to https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/scholarships/steps/
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 all to our scholars Noor and Nadine for responding to audience questions after a showing of the harrowing film “Born in Gaza”.
A huge welcome to our new scholars, Nadine Abushaaban and Nour Mehdawe. Nadine, from Gaza, will be studying finance and management, while Nour, from Tulkarem will be pursuing her Master’s in management and information technology. We wish you both every success and will be looking forward to getting to know you better over the coming year.
STEPS held its annual general meeting at 5.30 on 19th August at the Quaker Meeting House, No. 2 Howard Place, St Andrews.
A big thank you to Colinsburgh Community Cinema and their supporters for sponsoring the film “Wajib” on Friday 7 June.
Regular cinema supporters came out in strength to offer generous donations. One of our present students came along as well as several of STEPS Trustees. Nour was able to shed light on what such opportunities to study at St Andrews for a one year Masters course means to young Palestinians. She was able to share some of her experiences of life in the West Bank. This opened up opportunities for further conversations after the film. We were treated to a delicious buffet of Palestinian foods.
Monday 8th April, 2019: STEPS is teaming up with the University of St Andrews Middle East Society to host a fundraising workshop offering an introduction to Dabke, the hugely enjoyable Middle Eastern folk dance that is an integral part of Palestinian culture. free entry and food for £3 (donations to STEPS also greatly appreciated).
Friday 19th April, 2019. STEPS is proud to present an evening of music from John Kitchen, one of Britain’s leading organists, playing the organ of Holy Trinity Church.
14 and 17 March 2019. Two powerful events taking place in Scotland. On 14 March in Glasgow – ‘The News from Gaza, dispelling myths and telling the truth’. On 17 March in Edinburgh – ‘Tragedy in Gaza, Britain’s Legacy, Scotland’s Role’. Free, but register in advance on Eventbrite. Go to balfourproject.org for more details.
