ALSphere Foundation
The growth of an organization is determined by its consistent efforts aimed at providing opportunities of development for its members.
We, at ALSphere Foundation, took our efforts beyond the physical boundaries to highlight the importance of literature and art of Asian countries by organizing a series of events in ALS Caravan UAE.
With the aim of enhancing cross-cultural understanding of people from the continent, Asian Literary Society organized a program to promote and celebrate the rich heritage of UAE’s literature, art, and culture.
“Ebbing Echoes- An Anthology of Articles on Lesser-Known Languages & Art Forms of Indigenous Communities of Asia” compiled and edited by Mr. Manoj Krishnan was also launched.
A panel discussion about “Challenges and Opportunities in the UAE Book Publishing Industry” was organized at this event.
ALS Women’s Alliance also organized an event aimed at highlighting the remarkable achievements of UAE-based women entrepreneurs. We also stressed upon the need for stronger participation by aspiring women entrepreneurs from all Asian countries to inspire millions of women in Asia.
Ms. Nisha Tandon (Chapter Head, ALS UAE) revealed that female entrepreneurship had seen massive growth in the UAE. While figures tend to focus primarily on Emirati women (whose business ownership has increased by a factor of 14 from 2006 and 2013) there is an increase in female Small & Medium Enterprise ownership across the board, including expats.
ALS Parwaaz Forum (an initiative by ALSphere Foundation) organized an art workshop with UAE based artists to encourage the creative endeavors of the people of determination.
ALSphere Foundation has always focused on the need to hone the skills of people of determination from all over Asia and to help them work towards a sustainable source of income.
We highlighted the commendable work done for the people of determination in UAE and also shared the glimpses of programs done by ALS Parwaaz Forum with the special needs community in the past.
Ms. Wemmy de Maaker (Founder & Managing Director at Mawaheb from Beautiful People) stated that young adults with special needs should be seen as artists and people, not to be pitied.
Spread over three days and a variety of engaging events, we brought together notable people from different fields to celebrate the spirit of oneness despite physical and cultural boundaries.
ALSphere Foundation showcased its true purpose of being an Asian NGO, with the ultimate objective of serving the society through its efforts aimed at not only promoting literature, art and culture but also tending to the needs of special needs children and acknowledging the efforts of women across different countries.
Vandana Bhasin
