Tamer Institute for Community Education
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The Tamer Institute for Community Education
is a non-profit non-governmental educational organization working in Palestine
. It was established in 1989 in response to Palestinian needs during the first intifada
. Their
work is governed by four main convictions:
Tamer works primarily with and for children and young people, providing safe, friendly learning environments and materials.
Tamer run a publishing unit, publish a newsletter, hold courses for librarians, arranges workshops, donate books to local libraries and arranges an annual reading - and writing campaign.
, the world's biggest Children's Literature Award. The Award was presented by H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.
is a non-profit non-governmental educational organization working in Palestine
Palestine
Palestine is a conventional name, among others, used to describe the geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, and various adjoining lands....
. It was established in 1989 in response to Palestinian needs during the first intifada
First Intifada
The First Intifada was a Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories. The uprising began in the Jabalia refugee camp and quickly spread throughout Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem....
. Their
work is governed by four main convictions:
- The importance of investment in available resources in order to meet basic needs.
- Knowledge and education are the most important factors in society’s development.
- Youth are the most important sector in the society building process, particularly in relation to community growth and development.
- The importance of small groups formed through individual initiatives at the community level.
Tamer works primarily with and for children and young people, providing safe, friendly learning environments and materials.
Tamer run a publishing unit, publish a newsletter, hold courses for librarians, arranges workshops, donate books to local libraries and arranges an annual reading - and writing campaign.
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
In 2009, Tamer were awarded the five million SEK (approx 460,000 EUR) Astrid Lindgren Memorial AwardAstrid Lindgren Memorial Award
The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is an international children's literature award, established by the Swedish government in 2002 in honour of the Swedish children's books writer Astrid Lindgren...
, the world's biggest Children's Literature Award. The Award was presented by H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.