In a significant step toward promoting environmental awareness and water-saving habits among children, National Foods Limited (NFL), in collaboration with GoRead.pk, has launched a children’s story book in both Urdu and English, “Sheena’s Flight- A Journey Through Pakistan’s Changing Waters”.
The initiative, a part of National Foods’ ongoing commitment to CSR and sustainability, included a book reading session at The Dawood Foundation MagnifiScience Centre in Karachi. “Storytelling is at the heart of culture, shaping how communities think, act, and behave. National Foods, an evolving Pakistani multinational, has supported social and community betterment for over 50 years. We are honoured to collaborate with GoReadpk for Sheena’s Flight – a story focused on Climate Literacy and Education. National Foods believes education is a powerful tool for long-term community driven change, and we are proud to support women-led organizations creating impactful change,” said Mr. Abrar Hasan, Global CEO, National Foods Limited, at the launch.
Authored by Nusser Sayeed, CEO & Founder of GoRead.pk, and Illustrated by Saleha Ghani Sheena’s Flight is a children’s storybook that introduces young readers to climate change, the need for a climate-smart community, and the importance of water-saving habits. The story adopts a thoughtful yet accessible approach to fostering environmental consciousness in readers, and highlights areas of Pakistan most affected by Climate change.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Nusser Sayeed added, “GoRead.pk continues to lead impactful storytelling initiatives for children in underserved communities, aiming to foster critical thinking, empathy, and environmental stewardship through joyful learning experiences.”
The event was attended by children aged 6 –12 years, guests from corporate and private sectors, along with representatives from GoRead.pk, The Dawood Foundation, and the leadership of National Foods. At this occasion, Favad Soomro, CEO of The Dawood Foundation, also shared, “At the MagnifiScience Centre, our mission is to spark curiosity and make learning engaging and accessible for children. National Foods’ launch of Sheena’s Flight aligns with our vision of combining science, education, and creativity to address real-world challenges like climate change”
As a token of appreciation, Sheena’s Flight was given as a souvenir to the attending young readers, parents, and sustainability advocates. The book is now also available for purchase through the official GoRead.pk website, allowing families, educators, and institutions nationwide to access it.
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