Aqaba Container Terminal’s ‘STEP’ initiative continues to support education sector 

AMMAN — Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) has announced the launch of its School Transformation and Education Programme (STEP) for the fourth consecutive year. 

In collaboration with the Aqaba Directorate of Education, the ACT initiative focuses on the ongoing enhancement of public schools in Aqaba, according to a statement from ACT.

This initiative is part of ACT’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Through the STEP initiative, ACT installed 103 whiteboards in 14 schools, ensuring they have access to educational tools. 

Additionally, the initiative supplied 52 water tanks to 16 schools to guarantee clean drinking water for students and contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing water wastage through the prevention of leaks.

The ACT also launched the “Ekfal Taleb” campaign, in partnership with Helping Hands for Relief and Development. This campaign saw the distribution of 250 school bags filled with essential stationery items to students in Aqaba and its surrounding areas at the start of the school year. 

Harald Nijhof, CEO of ACT, said: “At ACT, we believe that our role extends beyond the borders of a terminal. We are committed to fostering community prosperity in Aqaba through impactful outreach and engagement. The STEP initiative underscores our dedication to education and environmental stewardship, and we are proud to continue our journey toward creating long-lasting shared value in Aqaba.”

Odeh Al Daraba’a, the director of Education in Aqaba, expressed gratitude towards Aqaba Container Terminal for its efforts in support of the education sector.