Read Initiative
A humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting students of knowledge across Iraq
About the Initiative
The renowned poet Al-Mutanabbi once said, "The best companion in time is a book," echoing the profound meaning of the first word revealed in the Qur'an: "Read".
Reading is the primary and most essential means of acquiring knowledge, wisdom, and culture across all nations. Inspired by the significance of reading, Sada Al Aref Company announced the launch of the "Read Initiative".
Initiative Objectives
Support Students
Providing purchase vouchers for university students, researchers, religious scholars, and school students
Facilitate Access to Knowledge
Enabling purchases from fairs either free of charge or at symbolic prices
Spread Culture
Encouraging reading and enhancing culture and knowledge in Iraqi society
Impact and Achievements
Distribution of tens of thousands of vouchers valued at over 500 million Iraqi dinars
Enabling beneficiaries to acquire thousands of books essential to their needs
Support from numerous governmental and private organizations
Great success and wide acclaim that inspired other fairs to replicate the experience
Supporters and Contributors
We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all supporting entities that contributed to the success of this initiative
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Ministry of Trade
Ministry of Oil
Ministry of Planning
Ministry of Education
Central Bank of Iraq
Iraqi Private Banks League
Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Baghdad Governorate
Baghdad Municipality
Najaf Governorate
Al-Bayt Foundation for Heritage Revival
Najaf Chamber of Commerce
Martyrs Foundation
Afaq Satellite Channel
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue
Al-Khoei Foundation
Al-Bashaer Youth Movement
Imam Ali Brigades
Key Card Company
Adwaa Al-Zubair Company
Al Mustaqbal University
Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq University
Middle Euphrates University
Najaf Investment Authority
Al-Yasser Construction Company
Al-Yasser Residential Complex
Be Part of the Initiative
Join us in supporting students and encouraging reading and culture in Iraq
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