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
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