In a remarkable testament to the power of collaboration and innovation, the “Let’s Read” project, spearheaded by We Love Reading ambassador Asmaa Al-Rashed, has been chosen to receive support from the UN Refugee Agency Innovation Fund. This achievement marks a significant step forward in addressing educational needs within refugee communities, particularly in the Zaatari refugee camp.
Asmaa received We Love Reading training in the Zaatari camp and became a WLR ambassador. Her inspiration story was documented in “The Neighborhood Storyteller” film and by WLR in the children’s book “Mama’s Magic.”
“Let’s Read” a joint effort led by Asmaa Al-Rashed and supported by a diverse team including Fadi Bakkawi, Abheejit K (Ektara), Alejandra and Francisco Alcala (Home Storytellers), and Dr. Rana Dajani (We Love Reading), is under the coordination of Ghufran Abudayyeh (MENA Chapters Coordinator).
Out of the 3300 applications received this year, only 26 projects were chosen, among which Asmaa’s initiative stood out. This project aims to provide educational tools to the youth of the Zaatari refugee camp, with a special focus on girls and women.
The project’s selection for support from the UN Refugee Agency Innovation Fund underscores its potential to make a tangible difference in the lives of refugees in the camps, where access to quality education is often limited.
As the world continues to grapple with the complexities of refugee crises and displacement, initiatives like “Let’s Read” serve as beacons of hope, illustrating how innovative solutions and collaborative efforts can pave the way for brighter futures, even in the most challenging circumstances.
For more information about the “Let’s Read” project and its mission, visit their website