IBC Hosts the Book Signing & Publicizing of “Street Children.. Victims or Perpetrators?”
Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibda), IBC hosted on Wednesday March 1st 2017 on IBC Swefiya Hall the signing and publicizing ceremony of the “Street Children.. Victims or Perpetrators?” by author Hisham Dhahabi, a psychologic researcher and President of the Homeless Association, Vice President of Al-Wid Association for Family Psychologic Care and Director of the Iraqi Safe Home for Orphans, that was sponsored by IBC.
At the beginning of the ceremony, Dr. Muhammad Baldawi academic researcher and IBC member presented a brief biography of the author Muhammad Dhahabi and outlined the most prominent topics the book included, reviewing the significance of Mr. Dhahabi’s humane projects relating to sheltering and caring for homeless children, the educational and social programs, psychological, health and entertainment services and transition to a better stage, also Mr. Dhahabi’s aspirations for Iraqi people supporting these projects as it would contribute to ending the suffering of this category of children who did not choose being what they currently are, as these programs would contribute to reducing the problems of society and their consequences.
Mr. Dhahabi shared with the audience some sad and painful stories he had lived through with the homeless children giving some examples and how he dedicated himself, his time and feelings, employing all his energy and efforts, assisted by members of his family, to address the problems and hardships arising from the devastating wars and social differences.
Mr. Dhahabi also pointed out that his humane projects are not only limited to looking after the homeless and displaced in the stage of childhood, but his care would continue after graduation at the age of eighteen represented by finding proper work opportunities, housing and even finding a life partner so that the young person is able to live independently and become an active member in society.
The event included poetry recital by a number of Iraqi poets commending Mr. Dhahabi’s exceptional humanitarian role, his tolerance, kindness and enthusiasm.
Iraqi singer Humam Ibrahim took part in this exceptional event with some beautiful songs lauding Iraq and its glories which received the audience admiration.
The ceremony also included a number of discussions by the present guests regarding issues tackled by the book.
At the end of the ceremony, IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi thanked Mr. Hisham Dhahabi on his humane efforts providing family care and support to the homeless children and honored him with some unique photographs of the old Baghdadi neighborhoods from the private archive collection of the prominent Iraqi Architect Dr. Rifat Chaderchi donated to IBC. On his part, Mr. Dhahabi thanked IBC for its support and sponsorship to print his book “Street Children.. Victims or Perpetrators?”, commending IBC role through its humanitarian programs and projects to support the category of vulnerable.
The ceremony was attended by the representative of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safiya Siheil; the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Iraqi Embassy in Jordan Mr. Mustafa Imam, Head of the Iraqi Media Network Dr. Ali Shlah, the former Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Dr. Jawad Hadi Abbas, a crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan and Iraqi artists and writers. On IBC side, the event was attended by IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi and his wife, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Mr. Saad Naji and his family, a number of IBC Board members; Mr. Mekki Faiz and Mrs. Wasan Khafaji, IBC members; Mrs. Tamara Daghistani, Mr. Nassir Sadoun, Mr. Najim Saedi and Mr. Mustafa Sheikh, in addition to a large number of journalists, Satellite TV Channels, IBC CEO and staff.
