Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press has marked the World Humanitarian Day and encourages all readers to engage in acts of service and charity for their respective communities.
This year’s slogan “It takes a village” has been chosen by the UN to emphasise the role of all in the idea that it requires a dedicated whole made up of people from all walks of life to create a just, safe, and joyful world.
HBKU Press is dedicated to the facilitation of not just progressive reading and literacy goals, but also in publishing books which champion positive, educational messaging for all ages.
HBKU Press also supports the campaign’s theme by making engaging and thought-provoking books accessible to younger readers interested in learning how to help make the world a better place.
Rima Ismail, outreach and special projects manager at HBKU Press, said: “This year’s theme emphasises the need for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to do what they can to contribute to a better, kinder world, and HBKU Press is honoured to partake in this message by connecting readers to books that help us learn how to do exactly that.”
Values for a Better World by Almaha al-Delaimi inspires younger readers with easy yet effective and practical solutions that they can practice in contribution towards the wellbeing of their community and spaces around them.
The Firefly by Ameera al-Naemi is another book that advocates for those in need by highlighting the importance of charity and doing good.
For the youngest readers just beginning their literary journey, HBKU Press makes it easier to learn about the world and what we can do to have a positive role in it. Kindness Makes Us Strong by award-winning author, Sophie Beer is the recipient of the esteemed 2016 Random House Portfolio award and is a must-read for children of preschool age. Change Starts with Us by the same author similarly prioritises small yet practical changes anyone can make at any age to make an important difference in the world.
The Citizenship series by prolific author, Cassier Mayer is a collection of books for children organised by theme to introduce young readers to positive character values that support good citizenship and facilitate the creation of a clean, safe, and kind environment for all.
