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Overview
Qatar National Library is pleased to organize the third edition of the educational forum 'Our Children Matter', under the theme of 'The Inspiring Educator: Shaping Future Generations and Empowering Libraries'.
The forum reaffirms the vital role educators play in shaping children’s development, nurturing their potential, and fostering a conscious, creative generation equipped with the skills needed for the future.
It highlights the inspiring educator as a key influence in a child’s journey of growth and learning. An educator’s role extends beyond delivering knowledge to discovering children’s talents, building their self-confidence, and developing their intellectual, social, and emotional skills. The forum also emphasizes the importance of libraries as supportive educational and cultural environments that open new horizons of knowledge and encourage reading, exploration, and lifelong learning.
This year’s forum brings together a distinguished group of experts and specialists in education, parenting, early childhood, learning environment design, and library services. Through inspiring presentations and interactive sessions, participants will gain practical tools and strategies to support children and enrich their educational and developmental journeys.
This Year’s Speakers
1. Iman Battikha
Founder and CEO of Baby Melons, expert in conscious and positive parenting, and certified parenting and education trainer. She brings extensive experience in raising awareness of modern parenting approaches and fostering positive relationships between parents and children.
2. Soulafa Selim
Parenting coach, Montessori educator, and certified parenting trainer with more than 20 years of experience in early childhood and working with families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, a Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood Education, and a professional parenting coaching certification from the Parent Coaching Institute in the United States.
3. Hugh Chang-Song
A public librarian from the Republic of Korea, specializing in children’s library services, reading, English-language book services, and community libraries. He has more than 15 years of experience developing public library services and expanding access to books and reading opportunities for children and the wider community.
4. Ahmed Yousuf Al Malki
Educational Projects Manager at Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, with a bachelor’s degree in sharia and Arabic language. He is a trainer specializing in communication and public speaking, with experience in training young people and managing youth programs and activities. He also has experience in educational media and is the author of Educational Deals.
5. Dr. Marium Al-Malki
Director of the Kanaf Parenting Education Center, specializing in social work and educational and family counseling. She will moderate the panel discussion:
'Inspiring Educators, Enriching Libraries, and Shaping Future Generations'
The discussion will explore the importance of collaboration among families, educators, and libraries in building a brighter future for children.
6. Bayna Rashid Al-Shimali
Information and Library Specialist at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and a Qatari children’s author, with more than 15 years of experience in libraries and educational resources. She holds a bachelor’s degree in information and library science and is a certified trainer in presentation skills and personality styles.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in Q&A sessions with the speakers following the presentations. Electronic certificates of attendance will also be provided at the conclusion of the forum upon completion of the feedback survey.
Note: The forum agenda will be shared soon.
Event location: Qatar National Library, Special Events Area
