About People of determination, Writing: A Journey of Hope

About People of determination, Writing: A Journey of Hope

Date: 30 May

Venue: Al Safa Art & Design Library

Speaker: Dr Fatma Mohammed (Umm Zayed)

Dubai Culture is hosting author Dr Fatma Mohammed (Umm Zayed) for a session titled ‘A Journey of Hope: Writing about People of Determination’ as part of its Library Talks series, under the School of Life initiative within Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy. Taking place on 30 May at Al Safa Art & Design Library, the event will see the writer reflect on her personal journey with her son Zayed, who has become her source of strength, acceptance, and pride. She will also discuss her literary path and the inspiration she draws from the lives of people of determination, whose stories have offered hope to many families. The talk will be moderated by media personality Doja Ben Faraj and conclude with a book signing for Dr Fatma’s works, ‘In My Right Eye an Orchid’ and ‘Chromosome.’

Note: This session is held in Arabic only.

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About The School of Life initiative

The School of Life is a community initiative launched by the National Program for Happiness and Wellbeing with the aim of enhancing life skills of the society, in line with the wellbeing agenda launched at the UAE Government Annual Meetings in November 2018.

The School of Life initiative hosts a series of interactive workshops and informative sessions conducted by leading speakers and professionals, in order to promote the culture of happiness and wellbeing in the society.

Objectives:

Adopting positive thinking as a key value

Promoting wellbeing skills

Boosting mental wellbeing

Strengthening family and community cohesion

Themers:

Parenting and strengthening family relations

Self-development and social intelligence

Mental health and social relations

Healthy and active lifestyle

The culture of healthy eating