Book sale organized in support of Palestinian children

The Book Sale started four years ago in response to a request from the Palestine Children's Welfare Fund (PCWF) to raise funds for an English reading program in the village of Jayyous in the West Bank.

PCWF introduced the program after Israel had constructed the Separation Wall which resulted in banning all children from leaving the village.

This event is coordinated by Maureen Szulczewski, DWC faculty, who has been involved with the PCWF for several years and who coordinates a small group of DWC people who sponsor needy Palestinian children through the fund.

"Every time I organize this Book Sale I feel like wanting to do more especially after I notice the willingness of individuals to help out. The book sale has been very popular with DWC staff and we were able to raise Dhs6648 this year," she noted.

A large variety of books were donated this year including literature, children, cooking, travel, health and fitness, Information Technology, Management and other books.

DWC encourages its students to be supportive and involved in all educational efforts around the world.

Such events increase students' awareness and commitment to global issue and help DWC's community to participate in the educational development of other global communities.