Summer camp in Jordan: “I have seen growth”

“Hello everyone, my name is Sahel, and I’m from Jordan. I work here at the Peace Dove for the Deaf. I want to say a big thank you to all of you who have supported us with regard to the camp for the Deaf. Your support has been very important to the camp.”
Ahlam visits the Dutch sign language interpreter college

As The Carpenter’s Son Foundation, we have entered into a partnership with the Jordanian Deaf Sign Language teacher Ahlam. Together with her, we are committed to contribute to improving the availability of Jordanian Sign Language interpreters. Ahlam visited the Netherlands for a few weeks to share knowledge and experiences. For example, she participated in colleges […]
God’s Sign language!

The story below ‘God’s sign language’ is one of the many stories from the book ‘God’s Sign language’. The book is currently published in Dutch. We hope to also publish it in English if we receive financial support for this. Read the story God’s Sign Language in this blog The heavens declare the glory of […]
Christmas greetings 2021 in International Sign Language

The Carpenter’s Son wishes you a healthy 2022 and His rich blessings in International Sign Language.
A year ago…

It has been one year and the impact of those terrible words still hold heavy: “Arie de Carpentier, aka: Brother Andrew, has died after falling from an old balcony.” Br. Andrew said he needed another 10 years to fulfill his mission. Will someone please tell the Almighty that He has dropped a ball?!
“Continue with your beautiful work!”

Since March 2021, along with an external advisor and development expert Dirk R Frans, we have been exploring the future of The Carpenter’s Son Foundation. And we have some good news!
Start doing like him

The Carpenters’ Son Foundation board members Fred Doeze Jager and René Kolsters, together with his son Thomas, travelled to Jordan at the end of June 2021 to meet people from the foundation’s network, and to make an inventory of potential projects. Below you will find the ninth and final part of their travel report:
At home in Jordan

The Carpenters’ Son Foundation board members Fred Doeze Jager and René Kolsters, together with his son Thomas, travelled to Jordan at the end of June 2021 to meet people from the foundation’s network, and to make an inventory of potential projects. Below you will find the eighth part of their travel report.
City of therapy

The Carpenters’ Son Foundation board members Fred Doeze Jager and René Kolsters, together with his son Thomas, travelled to Jordan at the end of June 2021 to meet people from the foundation’s network, and to make an inventory of potential projects. Below you will find the seventh part of their travel report.
We remember: Brother Andrew

Today Brother Andrew would have turned 72. We mourn that he is no longer with us. At the same time, we are hopeful. Last year, one of our supporters congratulated Brother Andrew on his birthday. He replied…