Past Events

Young Bridge Builders, UK - July 2010

 EWI is offering another unique opportunity to university students in Jordan and the West Bank!

East-West Youth Forum, 24-28th June 2010

The East West Youth Forum (EWYF) will bring together young people, aged between 16 and 25, from all over the world. For 5 days they will be given the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, to increase their awareness of global issues, to build relationships and be equipped to contribute positively towards their societies. This is an event you don't want to miss!

Work Life Skills Training

 From February to May 2010 EWI organised a training course to help university students get ready for the work place. The course was a great success, with many participants saying how it had impacted them.
 

Party for the kids at Al-Razi Center - Sat 20th March

On Saturday 20th March around 15 volunteers from EWI headed to the Al-Razi Center in Jabal Webde to interact with the children who live there.

Visiting the Elderly in Al Fuheis

 

On Saturday 20th Feb a team of volunteers from EWI visited elderly people in Al Fuheis. Here Rawwan, one of the volunteers, shares about the experience:

"The team enjoyed spending some time with the friendly old people in the shelter, listening to their stories, jokes and music. We sang, played instruments, danced and held hands. 

National Prayer Breakfast 2010

 
The National Prayer Breakfast is an annual gathering in Washington D.C which draws 3,500 people from all over the world. During this event, the President of the United States, representatives from more than 120 nations, leaders from all areas of the U.S. government, and individuals from various walks of life come together. Among those attending this year were 3 young people from Jordan.

Visit from Bethel University, January 2010

21 Days in Amman-The Power of Changed Perspectives  

Alex Potter, one of the participants from Bethel University, describes her experience in Jordan.

Community Service Project, 18th December 2009

Our team threw a party for the girls at Dar El Nahda in Ashrafieh. The event was well attended and enjoyed by all.

The Youth Leadership Experience, July 2009

14 students were selected to visit Nottingham, Phoenix & Seattle, to stay with host families, develop their leadership skills, and represent their country in cross-cultural and inter-faith discussions.

The Student Leadership Forum, June 2009

Building on the success of the previous year’s Forum, EWI again hosted American students and organised an intensive leadership training program.