Abu dhabi: The 'Kan Yama Kan' initiative, organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), has opened book donations for its annual Ramadan campaign aimed at supporting children in crisis and disaster zones worldwide.
According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative has been launched in collaboration with public libraries across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. It seeks to provide high-quality, age-appropriate books that take into account cultural and educational considerations.
Marwa Al Aqroubi, President of UAEBBY, stated that the campaign has evolved beyond a donation drive into a humanitarian platform that highlights the role of books during times of crisis. She emphasized the belief that stories can offer children a safe space and help restore some balance amidst turbulent realities. The campaign is committed to selecting books that possess both intellectual and aesthetic value, aiming to open windows of hope and imagination for children, regardless of the challenges they face.
The initiative employs a meticulous mechanism for sorting and preparing books to ensure their suitability for the target audiences in terms of language, content, and condition, before being distributed in coordination with local and international partners.