February 2017
FROM THE
EDITOR
Many of us grow up with the desire to change the world , to do something to banish all the injustices we see , to help the disadvantaged , and to make a difference to society in some meaningful way . And then , when we are at the stage of deciding what course to take and which career path to pursue , we find that other “ considerations ” come in the way of our decision . Somewhere the fervour to “ do good ” gets sidelined by such factors as size of pay packet , perks , comfort of work space , professional growth path and so on . These are important considerations too , but if you are one of those who have the passion and the will to tackle the tough problems of society , then perhaps you should look further . Doing socially meaningful work is not the preserve of social workers alone . Every specialisation has some social value , and it is up to the specialist to find a way to put his / her education and expertise to work in an area where it can make a difference . All kinds of training , from technical to humanistic to social science to pure science , can contribute to developing society in some way . And at the same time , contribute to personal and professional development and fulfilment .
And no one is too small to make a difference . Ahmed Al Hajari , a high school student in Doha , proved that just one person can make a meaningful difference to society . While an increasing number of tourists flocked to Nepal ’ s mountain peaks , colourful markets and lush national parks , Ahmed decided to make a difference in the lives of children living in the village of Bandipur . He travelled solo – a journey that took him 3,270 km from home to this small village . In a free-wheeling interview on P . 14 , Ahmed tells us about his experience working with these children from less privileged background . Moving on to this month ’ s ‘ in life ’ article on P . 41 , Dr Sunaina Hameed gives us an insight into Childhood Eczema . The article urges parents to protect their children from anything that make them itch . Proper skin care is the first step towards this goal , and should be treated as a lifestyle modification rather than a temporary fix . Until next month ,
Happy reading !
Amjad Vanimal Editor amjad @ society . qa
My top 3 picks
How one youngster is single-handedly making an impact
Ahmed Al Hajari , a high school student in Doha , travelled solo to Nepal , all the way to make a difference in the lives of children living in the village of Bandipur P . 14
Understanding Childhood Eczema
Eczema can be frustrating because there is no cure and multiple triggers can set off that nasty itch . Here ’ s how parents can cope with it in the best way .
The neo-traditional marriage
Being a full-time working woman can lead to feelings of guilt and stress because of divided attention between work and family . The key is to focus on a plan , get organized , and find the right balance between profession and parenthood , Adina- Laura Achim writes
P . 41
P . 44
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