“Equality, respect, and responsibility”, said Muneer’s mom, “those words would sum up my son’s experience in the 1001 Nights program. Looking back at Muneer’s character and how it evolved through the program, I can’t but feel really happy and proud of the kid he is today. Muneer, like most kids his age, thought that being a boy gave him the...
Rola Jawad is a teacher at Anamil Al Saghira nursery, which is one of INITIATE’s partners in implementing 1001 Nights program. She is the coordinator of the educational program for four different classes. Her experience in the domain started in 1993. She has a certificate in nursing education from the Centre for Information and Practices for Children’s Nursery. “Most of the...
“Every story has its own adventures, which is amazing. Each time we watch a new story in class, I leave with one thousand and one ideas in my head to go around exploring the world. It is like I get to fly and experience a new adventure every time while remaining in my place”, says Mohammad Al Turk, 11-year-old Palestinian...
"From 1001 Nights, I learned the meaning of trust among friends. I have always thought that it was impossible to trust anyone, but these stories have shown me that friends are here to make our lives easier and that we can have faith and trust in them", says Mayara Hussien Al Ali, a 12 years old Syrian student at Al...
“I used to be a judgmental person, I am not anymore! Criticizing people is a bad habit. I hate to judge or to be judged based on my looks, style, accent, or where I come from. You can be whatever you want and wear whatever you like without caring what others would say. I guess I am saying this now...
