Synopsis
Co-authored by HRH Princess Alia, the eldest daughter of the late King Hussein of Jordan, and Sharifa Sarra Ghazi, Small Miracles, the Story of the Princess Alia Foundation tells of an extraordinary charitable endeavour. When it was established in 2009, the authors little knew how the Foundation would fundamentally change their lives, as well as the lives of countless others - both animal and human. When Lyn White, an animal cruelty investigator, suggested the need for an organisation to alleviate and prevent the appaling abuse of animals she was daily witness to, Princess Alia immediately embraced it and saw a wider mandate to include human needs, troubled youth and public health, as well addressing animal welfare issues. Tireless in her charitable work and a woman of limitless compassion, Her Royal Highness nonetheless needed support to get the idea off the ground, and the obvious choice was her cousin Sharifa Sarra Ghazi, someone already committed to animal welfare and to general education, and highly organised and motivated besides. After three years, Foundation is now well established. Staffed entirely by volunteers and dependent on donations and support from kindly individuals and organisations within Jordan and around the world, its reputation and reach continue to grow. The New Hope Treatment Centre was launched in 2010 to provide medical care for animals, and Growing Together (Equine Therapy) initiated early in 2012 is already showing remarkable results with autistic children. The story of the Princess Alia Foundation, its triumphs and tragedies, hopes and dreams, and the small miracles that take place each day, is told here - at times harrowing and heart-breaking, at times joyful and uplifting. Above all, it is indisputable evidence of the humbling and transformative power of kindness. Written with passion and humour and gloriously illustrated, this book should be compulsory reading in every part of the world. It will do much to reawaken the seeds of compassion which reside in us all, but all too often lie dormant through inertia, ignorance or social conditioning. It is, above all, an inspiring story which reminds us that we share this planet and our destiny with all living things and will, the authors and publishers hope, help to promote the balance, harmony and respect of all creation.
About the Author
HRH Princess Alia Al Hussein was born in 1956 to King Hussein and Queen Dina of Jordan. She is the President of the Jordanian Equestrian Federation and also works with charitable causes and organisations dealing with intercultural dialogue and understanding. In 2009, she founded the Princess Alia Foundation to address issues relating to human and animal welfare and the environment. The Foundation follows a holistic approach and its message is 'Compassion and Respect Towards All Creation'. Sharifa Sarra Ghazi was born in 1971. After early schooling in Amman, she attended Roedean School in Sussex, and then completed her Officer Training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, before joining the Jordanian Army. With a degree in Psychology and Cognitive Science from University College London and as a qualified counsellor, she has worked tirelessly to improve educational standards for children in Jordan, improve parenting skills and increase opportunities for women. Her love for all living things is innate and, as Princess Alia's right hand in the Foundation, she is dedicated to the rescue of animals and the rehabilitation children in a holistic, compassionate and practical way.
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