Welcome to John Aves Education Project (JAEP) Charity Number 1170414
We look forward to welcoming you to the church services in early 2024 to mark the 20th anniversary of John’s death in January 2004 and to celebrate the achievements of JAEP. The first is 5pm on 28 January at St. Peter Mancroft. Details for this and all the church services at JAEP Events in 2024
A new year message from our partners at Al Quds University.
Dear Donors and Friends
On behalf of Al-Quds University, we would like to extend our warmest wishes for a New Year filled with peace, hope, and prosperity despite the current crises that deprived so many of us of their basic human rights.
As we bid farewell to the challenges of the past year, let us embrace the promise of new beginnings that lie ahead. It is through your unwavering support and dedication that we are able to continue our mission of helping the students who lack the financial ability and support them in pursuing their education.
We are deeply grateful for your ongoing partnership. Your belief in our mission inspires us every day as we work towards shaping a brighter future for our students in Palestine. May this New Year bring renewed hope and reaffirm our collective determination to build a world where education knows no boundaries.
Once again, from all of us at Al-Quds University, we wish you a Happy New Year filled with peace and hope.
Warmest regards from Palestine
Safa H. Dhaher, Ph.D. Local Development,
Director,
Financial Aid Department,
Al-Quds University, Abu Diss Main Campus
Mobile NO. Whats App No: 00972 524302044
www.alquds.edu
And from our partners in Ibdaa Community Centre Dheisheh Palestinian Refugee Camp
Firstly, allow us to extend our warmest greetings for the festive season and the beginning of the new year, hoping for its return and peace among the nations of the world.
We wish to emphasize the depth of the human relationship between us and take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your tireless efforts in assisting our students to pursue their higher education.
In the midst of these extremely challenging circumstances faced by our Palestinian people, especially the severe economic conditions that have paralyzed economic life for the past four months, leading to increased poverty and dire need for assistance, we acknowledge and appreciate your support.
Amidst these difficult circumstances, we will not forget our friend John, who taught us the art of giving and loving people regardless of their color, religion, or nationality. John taught us that absence is not the end, and that giving transcends physical presence. Through his giving and your commitment towards our youth, John remains present among us. Therefore, on January 25th, we will hold a special day dedicated to John under the title "John: Continuous Giving Despite Departure." This event will include a lecture with creative youth where we will speak about John's life, his philanthropy, and your role in educating the youth of Palestine, accompanied by a photo presentation.
We extend our best wishes for your success and continued generosity.
Warm regards,
All at Ibdaa
Press coverage
The legacy of John will help Palestinian refugees
The EDP published an article about the work of JAEP and John’s legacy on 14 November 2023.
Network Norwich on 17 November Palestinian refugee students helped by education project
Scholarships for 2023
Scholarships have been awarded to six more young people from Dheisheh Palestinian Refugee Camp in Bethlehem to study for an undergraduate degree at their local universities. This takes the total number of students JAEP has funded to 80. JAEP funds the young people for the entirety of their degree, not just one year
Monitoring visit
Two JAEP trustees have returned from a very successful monitoring visit from 18 - 28 February. We spent time with 20 JAEP students currently studying at either Al Quds University or Bethlehem university, their tutors and the staff who administer JAEP. As part of our visit we had a Meeting with President of the University
More information in the JAEP Spring 2023 Newsletter
Amount raised
We are thrilled, that to date, we have raised over £500,000, this includes regular giving from over 50 standing orders donations
Thank you for your continuing support
Greetings and Christmas cards for sale on line
Nibal Software Engineering graduate from Al Quds University, now working as a Senior Software Engineer for a Global Networking Company. Picture May 2023 in Nibal’s workplace
NIbal was one of the very first JAEP graduates, graduating in 2014. During early monitoring visits, the JAEP team joined Nibal for a class, was invited to her home to share a meal and to meet Nibal’s siblings and parents.
After graduating in 2014, Nibal ‘s first job was as a games programming in Bethlehem. Followed by working for various start up software companies in Bethlehem and Ramallah. In February 2020 she was appointed as a software engineer for a Global Networking company. Nibal is now a Senior Software Engineer and works in Caesarea in Israel. The only Palestinian on the payroll. Nibal said to us.
“Thank you JAEP without your support I would not have a degree. Working in Israel means my salary is higher. Family and friends ask for financial help to fund their studies. When they bring money to pay back the debt, I always says no, but ask the person to give the money to someone else who needs help, I call this a chain reaction.”
“JAEP gave me the opportunity to pursue with my goals, and today I am celebrating my success and remembering their support at each step, which inspired me to do the same for other dreamers.”
Nibal February 2023
We hope you will appreciate what we are doing and would like to support us. Please read more about our work on the next pages.