Tempo Loves… Mall Library
A children’s library is all set to open in the Abu Dhabi Mall with the joint efforts of Kitab and ADACH. As the 20th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) draws near (scheduled between 2- 7 March), the organizers have unveiled plans to attract kids towards reading books which will help expand the horizons of their imagination. In addition to the mall library, five mobile libraries will also be launched within the emirate this year.
“This new initiative will bring children’s books closer to every child and parent across in the emirate, while creating opportunities for publishers to meet the increasing demand for quality children’s books and literature in Abu Dhabi and across the region,” says His Excellency Jumaa Al Qubaisi, Director of the National Library and the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
So, for those of you with a passion for books, Abu Dhabi is the right place to be!
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Good News Dispatch
Heroes of UAE
This campaign was launched in Abu Dhabi to raise environmental awareness and educate the residents about energy conservation. The campaign’s main goal was to educate children and younsters on how to conserve the environment and use the planet’s limited resources prudently. We were piqued, so we decided to check out their website and interestingly enough, it does grab the attention of school going kids as it informs them on the effects of overconsumption and the solution to the problem by altering everyday habits. It carries latest enviro-news and eco-facts about UAE. There were some handy device installations for adults as well. Just ask your kids to log on the website, choose from Energy Hero, Water Hero or School Hero and they will be well on their way towards eco-awareness. Be warned though, you might have to get your act together otherwise the ‘Heros of UAE’ will banish you from their kingdom! Visit: wwww.heroesoftheuae.ae
Rahma Brigade
Educating children is the key to a happier future which is why children in Africa need your help, and they need it NOW! Another initiative from Volunteer in Abu Dhabi, this time around they are collecting laptops. Some bright young minds are keen to finish their education but as we all know (through experience; good or bad I will not say) that finishing homework assignments is imperitive to the learning experience. So if you have one lying around and it is virus free, equiped with a modem and wordprocessor then contact Ryan Rowe via the 'Volunteer in Abu Dhabi' facebook group.
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