Qatar Charity showcases ‘Future Writers’

“Qatar Charity is participating in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), running until May 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), as part of a major cultural event that brings together hundreds of publishers, institutions, and literary figures from around the world. Qatar Charity’s participation this year centres on its flagship national initiative, ‘Future Writers’, a pioneering programme dedicated to discovering and nurturing literary talent among children and youth across Qatar, while enhancing their creative writing skills. At its pavilion (H2-37), Qatar Charity offers visitors an in depth look at the evolution and achievements of the ‘Future Writers’ programme. The pavilion features a comprehensive display of student works from the programme’s first through seventh editions, enabling visitors to explore published stories authored by winning students. Visitors can also purchase signed copies of these works, meet the young authors in person, and learn about their experiences in the programme. As part of its participation, Qatar Charity hosted a panel discussion at the Cultural Salon yesterday, discussing nurturing youth talent for cultural development, institutional integration to support young writers, and transitioning from learning to actual publishing. The panel featured programme judges, trainers, and past student winners who shared their success stories as a practical example of investing in youth capabilities. Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji, executive director of Communications and Community Impact, Qatar Charity, emphasised that the programme is one of the organisation’s flagship initiatives, designed to fill a significant gap in nurturing literary talent among younger generations. He called on families, schools, universities, and aspiring young writers, particularly those with creative abilities, to visit Qatar Charity’s pavilion to learn more about the program, explore participation opportunities in future editions, and witness firsthand its positive impact on participants and on Qatar’s cultural scene. Since its launch in 2017, the ‘Future Writers’ programme has provided a comprehensive and competitive training environment for students from primary school through university level, including persons with disabilities. It enables participants to express themselves, discover their talents, and refine their writing skills. Over successive editions, the programme has reached more than 11,000 students across over 1,100 schools and universities, identified around 150 promising young writers, delivered dozens of specialised training workshops, and produced published story collections showcased at major cultural platforms, such as the Doha International Book Fair. The programme is implemented in partnership with key national institutions, including the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Culture, Qatar University, and the Qatari Forum for Authors, with sponsorship from Dukhan Bank.

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