We're Looking for Books, All Kinds of Books!

IDRF Montreal is looking for book donations, with the exception of school textbooks.

Examples of genres you can donate:

• Biographies
• Fiction/Non-fiction
• Islamic books
• Children's books
• Cook books
• Reference and knowledge books
• History books
• and many others!

The Cause: Education Opportunities for Marginalized IDP Children in Somalia

IDRF Montreal has chosen to raise funds for a specific project run by IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation)  to support education opportunities for marginalized IDP (internally displaced person) children in Somalia.
 

"The aim of the project is to create education opportunities for marginalized IDP children in Somalia. The project will ensure equal access to girls and boys and will reduce the illiteracy level among the parents by providing them with literacy classes (reading, writing and numeracy skills). By involving parents and other adult relatives in the project we will ensure that any reluctance to allow children (especially girls) access to school is overcome. Parents will be able to experience the value of education for themselves and will in effect create a supportive network at home for their children."

All proceeds from the IDRF Book Fair, held November 6th, including book sales, food sales, and MGear merchandise will be donated to support this specific project through IDRF.

Show your support by donating your books, and joining us at the IDRF Book Fair!

For more information on this project, read more on IDRF's official website here.

Drop Site Hours: ICC - August 11th to September 9th

The ICC is open to the public for book drop offs during the month of Ramadan.

• Date: August 11th to September 9th
• Hours: from Fajr prayer (approximately 4am) until the end of Taraweeh prayer (approximately 11pm)

Ramadan Kareem!

IDRF Montreal wishes you and your loved ones a blessed Ramadan.

May we all be with blessed with mercy, forgiveness, kindness, and love, within our hearts.

Please donate your unwanted books generously to support those who are less fortunate.

Event Sponsor: Muslim Gear

The IDRF Book Fair is proudly sponsored by Muslim Gear.

Be sure to check out Muslim Gear clothing available for sale at the Book Fair.
www.muslimgear.com

Proceeds from clothing sales will be donated to IDRF Montreal.

Event Sponsor: Inayat - Catering Services

The IDRF Book Fair is proudly sponsored by

 Inayat's Catering Services.

 Be sure to curb your hunger at the Book Fair with a delicious samosa or a plate of biryani.

All proceeds from food sales will be donated to IDRF Montreal.

For all your catering needs, contact Inayat at 514-638-2149.

Event Sponsor: Copie Express

The IDRF Book Fair is proudly sponsored by Copie Express.

Be sure to visit Copie Express for all your printing needs.
www.copie-express.com

All IDRF Montreal promotional materials were donated by Copie Express.

Event Sponsor: Jugo Juice - Eaton Centre

The IDRF Book Fair is proudly sponsored by Jugo Juice, located at the Eaton Centre.

Be sure to have your thirst quenched at the Book Fair with a glass of lemonade from Jugo Juice!

All proceeds from drink sales will be donated to IDRF Montreal.

Bonjour Montreal!

International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) is making it's way to Montreal!

Mission Statement: IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation) is a registered Canadian non-profit organization, dedicated to empowering the disadvantaged people of the world through emergency relief and participatory development programs based on the Islamic principles of human dignity, self-reliance and social justice. -IDRF website

Based in Toronto, IDRF has chapters across Canada, but to date does not have an official chapter in Montreal. This is a great opportunity to contribute to IDRF's mission, while working towards the goal of establishing an official IDRF Montreal Chapter in the very near future.

If you haven't heard of IDRF already, now is the perfect opportunity to read more about the organization at their official website idrf.ca.

If you happen to stumble upon any unwanted books, set them aside, because we want them! Books can be donated at our drop off sites starting Sunday, August 8, 2010, so just hang onto those books a little while longer. Two drop sites have been confirmed to date, with additional sites to be announced soon. Stay tuned for more information on those.

Our first fund-raising event will be the IDRF Book Fair to be held Saturday, November 6th, 2010, so mark it down on your calendars!

Want to get involved? Young or old, we would greatly appreciate anyone interested in volunteering. You can use the comments field below or email us at idrfmontreal@gmail.com to get in touch with us.

Book collections start Sunday, August 8, 2010

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