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SHAPING GENERATIONS WITH COMPASSION AND RESILIENCE
AT THE AHLIYYAH & MUTRAN SCHOOL
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When the future feels uncertain, places that nurture hope and belonging become even more essential. Because friends like you believe that every child deserves the chance to realize their potential, Ahliyyah & Mutran School in Amman, Jordan, continues to be one of those places.
For many young people across the Holy Land, the path to opportunity is shaped by challenges beyond their control. Schools like Ahliyyah & Mutran provide more than an education, they offer stability, encouragement, and hope for what comes next.
Since 1926, this premier educational institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem has helped generations of young people grow into compassionate leaders, critical thinkers, and active members of their communities – a mission strengthened by the unwavering support of donors like you.
A Holistic Approach to Education
At Ahliyyah & Mutran, education is about more than academic achievement. As a highly regarded K-12 coeducational school with a fully accredited International Baccalaureate program, the school embraces a holistic approach to educating the whole person. Academics are woven together with creative projects, leadership opportunities, service work, and social responsibility, encouraging students to discover their gifts, build confidence, care for others, and understand their responsibility to the world around them.
Teachers serve not only as educators but also as role models, supporting students throughout their personal and academic journeys. Together, they create a culture of care, belonging, and mutual respect where students are supported in overcoming challenges and recognizing their full potential.
The school's pioneering Experiential Learning Program connects classroom studies to real life through internships, community projects, and hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, leadership, and purpose.
This is the kind of education you sustain when you partner with AFEDJ – one that equips students with knowledge, confidence, and resilience to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Your commitment is reflected in students like Shama, who recently represented Jordan at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships, ranking among the top junior gymnasts in the competition. Her achievement speaks to the perseverance, courage, and discipline that Ahliyyah & Mutran strives to instill in every student, and to the possibilities that unfold when AFEDJ’s community invests in children across the Holy Land.
| | Shama's hard work and dedication earned her a place among the top junior gymnasts at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships. With your support, students like Shama can pursue their passions with determination and purpose. | | |
Today, the sense of belonging Ahliyyah & Mutran fosters is more important than ever.
The heartbreaking realities of the war in Gaza and mounting regional tensions have brought immense emotional and psychological stress right to the doorstep of many students and families. Every day, these young people are forced to navigate a world that directly contradicts the values of love, humility, justice, and compassion they are taught at the school.
These challenges make the environment that Ahliyyah and Mutran have built even more essential. No matter the circumstances surrounding them, students find trusted mentors, meaningful opportunities, and a stable community where they feel safe, supported, and free to dream big.
The strength of that community is seen in students like Stavro Ashraf Hadad, who recently won first place in the King Abdullah II Award for Physical Fitness, standing out among nearly one million participants. His achievement exemplifies the commitment, self-discipline, and dedication that Ahliyyah & Mutran imparts in every student.
| Stavro earned first place in the King Abdullah II Award for Physical Fitness. With your support, students like Stavro have the opportunity to develop their talents, build integrity, and achieve remarkable milestones both inside and outside the classroom. | |
"Every day, we see young people demonstrating resilience, compassion, creativity, and a genuine desire to contribute positively to their communities," says Dr. Alice Abboud, Superintendent of Ahliyyah & Mutran School. "Despite the challenges they face, they continue to dream, learn, and care deeply about others."
For Dr. Abboud, who has served the Ahliyyah & Mutran community for more than 40 years, the school’s greatest success isn’t measured by awards or academics alone. It’s found in the everyday transformations she witnesses in her students.
“The moments that inspire me most are often the simplest: seeing a student overcome a personal challenge, support a peer, discover a passion, or gain confidence in their abilities,” she says. “These moments remind me that education is ultimately about human potential. Every day, our students reaffirm my belief that the next generation has the capacity to build a more just, compassionate, and hopeful future.”
You Send a Powerful Message of Hope
Every act of kindness extends beyond individual students to entire families and communities in the Holy Land.
"It tells them that there are people around the world who believe in them and are investing in their future," says Dr. Abboud.
This investment shows up not only in what today’s students achieve, but also in the decades of graduates who stay closely connected to the school.
One graduate who embodied this spirit is the late Tala'at Mitri Madanat, whose relationship with Ahliyyah & Mutran spanned a lifetime. The school shaped his values, education, and sense of community, and in turn, he became one of its greatest champions. His children attended the school, and today, his grandchildren continue that legacy. Following Tala'at's passing, his family honored his memory by making a generous gift to renovate Mutran Hall as a tribute to his life, and the lasting sense of belonging and gratitude that Ahliyyah & Mutran inspires.
Stories like Tala'at's reflect the heart of Ahliyyah & Mutran’s approach: compassion, service, and a responsibility to invest in future generations.
Keeping this legacy alive depends on compassionate friends like you.
When you give to AFEDJ, you strengthen schools, hospitals, and centers for children with disabilities across the Diocese of Jerusalem, ensuring that institutions like Ahliyyah & Mutran continue to educate, care for, and inspire the next generation.
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A NOTE ON GIVING BY CHECK
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