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Peace project: The Schneller Schools


Both Christian and Muslim children and young persons live and learn together at the two Schneller Schools in Jordan and Lebanon. There are boarding schools in both institutions, accommodating orphans and children who have lost one parent or who come from disadvantaged families. With their holistic educational approach, the Schneller Schools prepare children for a responsible life within their societies. After having reached gained their school-leaving qualifications, the children are offered the opportunity of learning a skilled trade.

If you want more information on the project, you can download and read a pdf-file here.

Project of the year 2010
Learning to live in Peace
150 years Schneller Schools in the Near East is exemplary for a long-term and successful support. Today, both Schneller Schools in Jordan and in Lebanon are forerunners of a modern, holistic education, which encourages a peaceful living-together. The foundation was laid in Jerusalem in 1860 by Johann Ludwig Schneller, a Pietist from Wurttemberg. On occasion of the jubilee you are asked to send your peace-wish to the children. Please join in our postcard-campaign!
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