Poland - Global Reading for All

Fairy tales have been passed along for centuries and have become part of our cultural heritage. In a way, we are united by the stories that we grew up with.

People from different countries have created an interesting publication, a collection of short fairy tales. This is an exciting new story that collects and highlights elements that are part of our world today and that are linked to the global challenges we face. The stories link to the different Sustainable Development Goals providing gateways for interactive online conversations between the readers, experts, specialists and public figures.. This book is about bringing traditional tales into one story under a new light. The tales come from different parts of the world and they are simultaneously intertwined with elements we have learned from other stories. In this mix, the predictable plots of the tales we know are transformed by modern day elements and challenges. Now we have an exciting new story that collects and highlights elements that are part of our world today and are linked to the global challenges we face. 

The Polish Association of the Blind was honoured to support this event organized by Bridge Foundation and helped prepare the Polish version of Fairy Tales for a Fairer World. The outcome has been revealed to the widest audience. The event was supported by youth and leading personalities from the worlds of business, academia, science, the arts and various ambassadors and international diplomats.

They had an opportunity to participate in the global reading event at the Warsaw Stock Exchange and information about the event gained coverage In publications prepared by Polish Association of the Blind.

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