The neighborhood storyteller.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Alcala, Alejandra, director.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rashed, Asmaa.

Women refugees--Jordan--Biography.

Women refugees.

Women refugees--Education--Jordan.

Women in community development--Jordan.

Women in community development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (00:49:31)) : sound, color

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Good Docs, 2021.

Language Note:

Closed-captions in English.

Summary:

The Neighborhood Storyteller unfolds the inspiring journey of Asmaa Rashed, a young Syrian mother turned change-maker in Jordan's Zaatari refugee camp. Denied education in her youth and thrust into the challenges of displacement and motherhood, Asmaa discovers her strength and purpose through the We Love Reading program. Embracing the art of reading aloud, she establishes vibrant reading circles, transforming a humble act into a powerful tool for social change. As her own daughter enters adolescence, Asmaa is reminded of her educational deprivation, fueling her resolve to empower the next generation of girls. She launches a project aimed at teenage girls, using literature as a catalyst to expand their horizons, nurture self-worth, and inspire them to envision a future filled with opportunities. Her efforts ripple through the community, challenging traditional norms and igniting a collective quest for knowledge, resilience, and empowerment. The Neighborhood Storyteller is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of education and community activism in the face of adversity.

Participant:

Director, Alejandra Alcala.

Notes:

Description based on XML content.

ISBN:

1-03-624738-4

9781036247386

OCLC:

1584444052

Publisher Number:

301662