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Raqsh (Project of The Proteges Generation 5)
Founded2015
TypeNon-governmental organization, Non-profit organization
FocusBook donation
Location
Area served
Kuwait, Jordan and India
MethodAid
Websitehttp://www.raqshkw.org

Raqsh is Kuwait's first modern youth initiative based in Kuwait,[1] recognized by UNESCO Kuwait.[2] The organization specializes in book collection via devices placed in strategic location. So far they have impacted 4.3% of Jordan's refugee population. Raqsh was established during The Proteges program by the fifth generation.[3]

Meaning of "Raqsh"

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The word "Raqsh", "رقش" is an Arabic word for beautiful typography.

Mission

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To combat the lack of education due to the absence of books,[4] and to promote the importance of books by donating them to the less fortunate.[5]

Method

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Providing books for the underprivileged by collecting books through devices placed in selected locations such as KIPCO[6] tower and Elevation Burger Kuwait; then sending the books to impact a small scale society.

Devices

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The device[7] can hold approximately 1,500 books. So far the devices have been placed in four locations. Elevation burger has a custom made device.

Raqsh device placed in the Avenues.

Impact

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The Raqsh team carried out three trips to Jordan[8] and one trip to Goa India. Over 100,000 individuals[8] have been impacted in camps around Jordan such as Al-Zaatari camp. The team has been asked to expand to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Pakistan.

References

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  1. ^ "THE PROTÉGÉS: BUILDING GENERATIONS". bazaar.town. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  2. ^ "Raqsh". Raqsh. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  3. ^ "..:: The Proteges ::." theproteges.org. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  4. ^ "Raqsh – Donate Books to Educate". 2:48AM - Everything Kuwait. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  5. ^ "البحر: رقش تبرع بـ١٠آلاف كتاب لأطفال المخيمات الأردن". Alanba. 2015-11-17. Talking about Raqsh, Abdulaziz Al Ghannami said, "The goal of the project is to promote the importance of books by donating them to the less fortunate."
  6. ^ "The Founders of RAQSH Visiting Za'atary Camp, in Jordon". Community Blog Project. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  7. ^ "بالفيديو.. "رقش" الشبابي يزخرف حياة المحتاجين في العالم بالعلم والثقافة". جريدة الراي الكويتية. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  8. ^ a b "البحر رقش تبرع بـ 10 آلاف كتاب لأطفال المخيمات في الأردن". www.alanba.com.kw. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
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