Kalimat Foundation Announces Leadership Renewal To Boost Child Literacy

The Kalimat Foundation (KF), a UAE-based global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and supporting the reading rights of forcibly displaced, disadvantaged, and visually impaired children, has recently announced the formation of its new Board of Trustees for the forthcoming administrative phase. Continuing under the esteemed leadership of its Founder and Chairperson, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the foundation is set to embark on its next chapter with a renewed focus on its mission.

The newly appointed Board of Trustees features prominent figures from various sectors. Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi steps in as Vice-President, with Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan bin Khalid Al Qasimi taking on the role of Treasurer. Sheikh Fahim is notably the Executive Chairman of Sharjah's Department of Government Relations. The board also welcomes Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators, as a member alongside Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, who serves as Secretary-General and is the Minister of State in the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Additional board members include Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority; Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority; Mohamed Abdalla, CEO of Sharjah Islamic Bank; Ahlam Bolooki, CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation; and Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Managing Director of the UAE Shopping Malls at Majid Al Futtaim Properties.

The Board of Trustees is entrusted with several strategic responsibilities crucial for the foundation's growth and impact. These include approving internal systems and regulations, establishing policies for external activities, evaluating initiatives and programmes for development enhancement, appointing key administrative staff, managing financial resources and investments, and reviewing strategic agreements and partnerships.

Since its inception in 2016 by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, the Kalimat Foundation has been steadfast in its commitment to ensuring children's right to read and access knowledge sources. This is particularly focused on those affected by wars and conflicts in their home countries and visually impaired children. The foundation's principles are deeply rooted in education, knowledge dissemination, and the belief in culture's role in addressing societal challenges. It aims to nurture a generation capable of creating a brighter future.

With this new leadership structure, the Kalimat Foundation reaffirms its dedication to advancing literacy among some of the most vulnerable groups in society. Through strategic planning and implementation of its initiatives, it continues to make significant strides towards achieving its goals.

With inputs from WAM