Sharjah - The Kalimat Foundation for Children’s Empowerment (KF) has initiated formation the first 100 libraries as part of its ‘Pledge a Library’ initiative to supply books to children in crisis situations, and all Arab refugee communities around the world.
Launched on the sidelines of KF’s participation in the 36th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2017), the initiative will provide much-needed reading material to Arab youngsters living in refugee camps and those in Europe, USA and the rest of the world. It aims to provide them with the opportunity to preserve the Arabic language as well as their Arab culture, traditions and heritage.
Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, has pledged the donation of the first set of libraries.
“Children in deprived areas and regions affected by wars have very limited access to sources of knowledge, especially books that allow them to explore the world and give them hope,” said Amna Al Mazimi, Manager of KF.
She pointed out the initiative hopes to see more VIPs and individuals contributing to bringing about a change in the lives of children and giving them access to books.
Al Mazimi underscored that the UAE will always be one of the world’s leading humanitarian centres, not only through delivering emergency relief assistance to disadvantaged people, but also through launching these sustainable cultural projects and initiatives that impact the lives of generations of people.
