The day had finally arrived! With a sense of anticipation, I touched down in Dublin for one of the most important moments in my career—the launch of my latest book, Tach Plays in Croke Park.
The experience kicked off with the renowned GAA Museum tour. From the moment we began, our guide had us enthralled with the rich history of the GAA and the legendary Croke Park. One of the highlights was seeing the breathtaking Waterford crystal football and sliotar chandeliers in the players’ lounge. The tour offered a journey from the iconic pitch to the historical memorabilia, making it both entertaining and deeply moving. If you haven’t experienced this tour yet, it’s a must-do when you next visit Croke Park with your children! Of course, I had to visit the Michael Cusack section of the museum, the very place where it all began.
The museum is brimming with treasures—from the famous cups to displays celebrating Ireland’s hurling heroes. The book launch itself was incredibly emotional. Tach had come home! Seeing Tach the Hurler come to life in the heart of Irish hurling was a moment I will never forget. A special thank you to Julianne, Aisling, and all the wonderful staff who made this day one of the most memorable of my life. Together, we hope to continue sharing the spirit of hurling far beyond the borders of Ireland. Before leaving, I made sure to sneak in some souvenir shopping—magnets and memorabilia filled my arms as I left the museum.
The GAA’s vision—‘Where We All Belong’—resonates deeply with me, as it aligns with The Wadi Tribe’s motto, ‘Where Everyone is Welcome’. I am hopeful that this shared vision marks the beginning of a meaningful relationship between The Wadi Tribe and GAA, with hurling at its heart.
Have you ever been to Croke Park or the GAA Museum? What’s your favorite memory? Share your thoughts with us!
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We all know Colm McLoughlin, an Irish businessman, and the executive vice chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, an airport retailer with a turnover of US$2.029 billion. It was wonderful to meet the man himself who, behind the big title is a bigger gentleman.
🐢 As I walked the corridors of the Dubai Duty Free (DDF), I stopped to see the historical photographic story of DDF and Colm. If DDF was a tree, then Colm is its deep roots.
🐢 Each photograph and award told a story that has made the DDF the giant it is today. I am sure the journey has had its challenges but what stood out for me, was no matter how hard the journey had been, it was walked with a warm smile and a strong handshake!
🐢 As I sat outside his office, I looked excitedly inside my bag which had the book ‘Tach plays in Croke Park’ and a Tach Hurley stick with a sliotar. Being the classic Irish gentleman he is, he came out to walk me into his office.
🐢The office was lit up with sunlight streaming through wall to wall windows and a cup of tea already on the table, the perfect Irish welcome! When the Hurley stick was presented to him, his face lit up like a kid and I had to capture it on camera. It is such a delight to share the moment with you all.
Here is to everyone who loves Hurling and to those who want to discover it.
🐢 All Tach merchandise including Tach books and Hurley sticks are available at Irish Village Garhoud and The Wadi Tribe website.
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For me no storytelling session is complete without Tach the Hurler. If you were to tell me 2 weeks ago I‘d be talking about Tach and Hurling in Kathmandu, I would not have believed you. But one of the joys of following your hearts, is to grab every opportunity the universe throws your way and that’s exactly what happened here.
🐢Tach the Hurler, Hurling and the GAA were all introduced to both the schools, Snow Manjushree and Bal Sarathi. And in Urdu/Hindi language! A first for me! These kids who were orphans and underprivileged kids were spellbound by the wee little turtle.
🐢They had never heard of Hurling before, and the most common response was, “Is that hockey?” Well, hasn’t ground hockey originated in Hurling?
🐢The children wanted to know more about hurling. I’m not sure how they’ll manage to play on the edge of the mountain, but they haven’t lost a football yet, so these amazing children may surprise us all! And you never know, one day the universe may make a Hurling trip happen.
🐢Wouldn’t it be great to have hurlers travel there and teach the kids Hurling? And even better, on my next trip I will bring a few hurleys and sliotars. Sending all positive energy to make this happen!
🐢Do watch the video clip till the end and hear the children all try and say hurling and sliotar! I love it!
🐢There are numerous photos and videos attached to this article that I hope will serve as a window into their world!
🐢Please contact us if you would want to support these children by giving books or in any other way.
🐢Want to donate a Tach book? Link in bio.
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][us_post_date][us_image image=”11200″ size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2Fsaniyachughtai%2Ftach-plays-in-croke-park”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Inspiration over a cup of tea! Our journey to help the kids is long and healing at the same time. It wasn’t long after Snow Manjushree school that I visited another school, Bal Sarathi run by the amazing Dr Mala Kharel. The journey started over a cup of tea with Rekha Ghimire and Mala and within minutes all the people around the coffee table put their heads together and made the storytelling session happen!
The energy around the table was buzzing as Rekha led the conversation and explained about how many schools in the area would love and benefit from a storytelling session based around social and emotional learning. We decided to go to Mala’s school, Bal Sarathi, and she burst into a lovely gracious smile.
The school doesn’t have a projector or screen, something which I needed for my storytelling presentations, our hearts sank, knowing that the kids might not have the visit. But of course the ever resourceful Pranjal made one call and it was all sorted. And he arrived the next morning with a full tech solution. A big hug for him from the whole team.[/vc_column_text][us_btn label=”Donate a book” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fshop%2Fdonate-a-book%2F|title:Donate%20a%20book!”][us_separator size=”small”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_image image=”11201″ size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]The School: Bal Sarathi I had no idea what the school was like when the gracious Rekha drove us through the Kathmandu traffic to the school. She told us that the majority of the kids came from very poor families and begged on the streets before coming to school. And just like the other school, this would be the first time they would have had an author.
As I entered the building the lovely painting on the wall of rainbows and dinosaurs hid the cracks on the wall and the uneven floors. It was not your typical school building that we would see in more developed worlds but there was a great sense of home and protectiveness for the kids that overshadowed everything else.
An extract from the school: “Bal Sarathi, has come forward to deal with the problems of the disadvantaged children and their parents and provide them support, education, care, love and aims to contribute to realize the goal with the development and welfare of the children in Nepal. It’s a bitter future for children born into low-caste family status a bleeding , cultural wound that continues to haunt Nepal.
Balsarathi is making its efforts to those poor children since 2006. There were 6 children of beggars when the school was started and now over 125 students attend the classes six days a week and continue to benefit from nutritional lunches as well as free school uniforms , books , Bags and periodical medicine checkups.
Since the establishment of the organization, Bal Sarathi constantly committed for the improvement of the status of the disadvantaged and marginalized children and women and men by creating awareness, enhancing their skills and capacity, on various pertinent issues. To achieve the goal we are conducting vocational skills, health and promote gender equality and provide psycho-social support to the vulnerable group of the population.
Our organization has conducted literacy and health classes for the street and poor children. Over 125 children of 3-18 years of age are receiving the education and health care facility every day for 6 hours. Besides this, more than 25 students are getting support for their formal education in various schools with the scholarships and logistics support from the organization. Among them 7 children are sponsered by Sukrit Balbalika .These children are also taught to keep themselves neat and clean, and tidy and aware on health issues, and trained motivated to cultivate good habits and practicing healthy behavior. Free education materials and stationeries including transportation facilities, refreshments and mid day meal is providing daily by the organization.
Bal Sarathi’s activities based on Gaushala, Pashupati and Guheswhori area. Currently, organization supporting 125 children, providing quality education, hygienic food and stationeries.”[/vc_column_text][us_btn label=”Donate a book” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fshop%2Fdonate-a-book%2F|title:Donate%20a%20book!”][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Storytelling Session As the kids, teachers and our team set up for the storytelling session, I looked around at the many faces smiling with excitement and curiosity. Some kids came over to look through the books, enthralled by the illustrations. And one could see millions of questions forming in their head.
A hush fell in the room as I started my first ever storytelling session in only Hindi/Urdu. I wasn’t sure if I could keep the same flow as I was so used to doing them in English. But to my surprise it flowed and flowed and we had such fun! The kids joined me in coming up with their own stories of lions and tigers! The light of ‘Imagination’ lit forever in their minds!
Giving back together. As always I wish I had more books, or sweets, colouring pencils or fresh juice to give everyone. But in its own time and with all your support this will happen, for now we were all content with what we had and left with amazing memories and friends for life!
There are numerous photos and videos attached to this article that I hope will serve as a window into their world! I had to put up the video of the adorable girl, using her imagination to create a wonderful story about a lion and a tiger who get together to eat biscuits!
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The people’s friendliness was one of the first things that touched me. The city’s heartbeat seems to be social gatherings and community. The locals, made up of several clans such as the Newarai’s and Brahmin, greeted me with open arms. Along with the exquisite presents, I was introduced to a whole new cuisine, which I immediately fell in love with. Two things you must try: the indigenous drink tituari and the renowned MoMo! I’ve really been ‘MOMOtized’ forever!
The School: Snow Manjushree
So, why had I decided to visit Nepal? The main reason was to do one of my storytelling sessions in a monk-founded orphanage. When I founded The Wadi Tribe, one of my main charitable goals was to instill a love of reading in underprivileged children all across the world, with a special focus on orphans.
These sessions are similar to those I would do in any public or private school, with one-on-one attention given to each child. With the goal that the storytelling session may inspire a child’s ‘IMAGINATION’ and love for reading.We all know that imagination fosters innovation, which fosters economic progress. In such gatherings, there is always at least one spark. The response is always wonderful, whether it’s to read more books, become authors, or simply tell stories.
How do we make this happen? With YOUR support. When you all donate books through our website, the books will be shipped to orphanages for free. So, thank you for allowing the following story to transpire!
We walked up a steep slope with occasional steps. It was supposed to be a ten-minute hike up the hill, but it took me almost an hour. Every time I paused to catch my breath, children and elderly folks in their 70s and beyond walked by without breaking a sweat. As I struggled to climb the slope, which the locals climbed 10 times on average every day, they all gave me a sympathetic grin. I wasn’t even hauling 18 kg of donation books. The luggage was spirited up the hill by two lovely young lads.
Finally, we arrived at Lama Dhundup’s amazing school. With breathtaking views in the background, little kids formed a line and adorned us with the traditional Khatta. The greeting would be incomplete without mentioning Semo, the dog! A gentle giant who belonged to the school as much as the students. Dogs hold a unique role in Nepali culture. The street dogs are quite friendly and freely wander the streets. Some dogs even sleep on the street. Everyone here loves them and feeds them generously.
Lama Dhundup! We headed to a classroom for the storytelling session after another warm welcome from the entire school in an assembly. An open playing area, which was a strip of land on the edge of the mountain with amazing views, was crossed along the way. Children in groups playing a variety of activities, the most common of which being football. The entire school sat on a massive mountain ledge, although I refrained from calling it a mountain since everything seems like a hill when you’re so near to the Himalayas.
Earlier, I sat with Lama Dhundup, who told us about the school’s history. An incredible story that begins with what can only be described as an abundance of humanity! Lama Dhundup, a monk himself, founded the school with one goal in mind: to provide a holistic education to orphans and children who have been abandoned by their parents because of financial difficulties. Children learn Spanish and Chinese, among other languages, in addition to English and Hindi. The children pay close attention. Fundamentally in the school, there is a strong listening for the kids, who are hungry for knowledge. [/vc_column_text][us_btn label=”Donate a book” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fshop%2Fdonate-a-book%2F|title:Donate%20a%20book!”][us_separator size=”small”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_image image=”11181″ size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_image image=”11180″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_video link=”https://youtube.com/shorts/qIVqFNZ2i74″ overlay_image=”11162″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Need more information? Get in touch with us.” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fcontacts%2F|title:Contacts||”][vc_column_text]The Storytelling Session! While the older students rearranged the furniture in a classroom, all 109 students sat on soft mats, eager to see what I had projected on the screen. It was the first time an author had visited their school, and the room went hushed as I began to speak about ‘Little fish.’ All eyes and ears were fixed on the presenter. I switched between English and Urdu, a first for me in a mixed-language storytelling session.
Oh, the joy we had as we all began singing the Little Fish’s fruity roll song. One of my favorite memories was hearing the youngsters sing “All for me.”
Tach the Hurler When I introduced Tach the hurler and the game of Hurling to the children, they were initially confused, but quickly became fascinated. They had never heard of Hurling before, and the most common response was, “Is that hockey?” Well, hasn’t ground hockey originated in Hurling? The children soon showed an interest in playing hurling in Nepal. I’m not sure how they’ll manage to play on the edge of the mountain, but they haven’t lost a football yet, so these amazing children may surprise us all! I’ll be doing another full blog on GAA and Tach the Hurler in Nepal after this.
Donate a book Although the children lacked ‘worldly’ possessions, they were all content and happy. However, the children are eager to study and discover more about the world. I left with a treasure trove of memories.
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Tach ag Imirt i bPáirc an Chrócaigh is the book of the month in Irish Independent! D’aois 4 agus níos sine
Téann Treibh Thréan na Wadi agus na Grogoch Fíochmhára in Adharca a Chéile!
Tá Tach agus a chairde ag imirt ar son Threibh an Wadi in aghaidh na Grogoch Fíochmhara, an chéad chluiche riamh i bPáirc an Chrócaigh!
Tá an dá fhoireann fíoraclaí ach tá na himreoirí i bhfad níos lú ar Threibh an Wadi!
Bhí an cóitseálaí Saltur ag iarraidh meon na foirne a chur san áit cheart, ach an dtabharfaidh sin an lámh in uachtar dóibh le buachán?
Tá Páirc an Chrócaigh lán go doras. Tá gach duine ag fanacht le féachaint ar an gcluiche mór, áit a mbeidh ceol na gcamán le cloisteáil!”
Tackling BIG emotions for kids through entertainment is the best form of education. Tach is an adorable wee little turtle that kids can learn from through edutainment! Tach was originally featured in a book for 6yrs plus, titled Tach and the Cosanthor. Based on its success and the demand to write for a younger age group, Tach plays in Croke Park was conceptualised. Why Croke Park? Where else would Tach play his first ever historic match? Croke Park is part of the cultural fabric of Irish games and of course it is the biggest stadium in the world where the ancient warrior sport of hurling is played! The response to Tach the hurler has been strong, with fans calling themselves The Wadians, who are the best fans in the world.
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Tach plays in Croke Park is:
A casebound hardcover book;
Aimed at kids aged 4 years and above;
Is 8.5 x 8.5 inches in size and the inner pages are laminated for all those little messy hands!
Tach and his friends are playing for The Wadi Tribe, the first match ever in Croke Park against the mighty Grogochs! The Croke Park stadium is full with a huge crowd. Everyone is waiting to watch the big game, which promises to be a great clash of the ash! The trouble is, the Wadi Tribe are much smaller than the Grogochs. Can Tach find a way past his fear, or is the Wadi Tribe doomed to failure?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_btn label=”Get your copy” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fshop%2Ftach-ag-imirt-i-bpairc-an-chrocaigh%2F|title:Tach%20ag%20Imirt%20i%20bP%C3%A1irc%20an%20Chr%C3%B3caigh”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”10414″ size=”full”][vc_column_text] I’ve been a storyteller ever since I was 4 years old, just ask my parents the stories I would come up with to get out of chores or trouble! The storytelling has always stayed with me and not before long I started writing children’s books. This kick-started my journey as an author and I setup the edutainment company The Wadi Tribe (TWT). There are 28 lovable characters in TWT and each has a social and emotional learning (SEL) value. I use these characters in my stories to educate kids about SEL, through entertainment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_btn label=”Get your copy” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fshop%2Ftach-ag-imirt-i-bpairc-an-chrocaigh%2F|title:Tach%20ag%20Imirt%20i%20bP%C3%A1irc%20an%20Chr%C3%B3caigh”][vc_column_text]‘LUFF’ Tach? See all his namesake fun merchandise here![/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Need more information? Get in touch with us.” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fcontacts%2F|title:Contacts||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Share the article” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_sharing providers=”email,facebook,twitter,linkedin,pinterest,whatsapp,reddit” type=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Follow us” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”large”][us_socials items=”%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22facebook%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22%23https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthewaditribe%2F%3Fref%3Daymt_homepage_panel%26eid%3DARCfZo4LEe57mCz2RYcxJaLd-I7GyacNoPi58BRUM5vhHBO2B6qg_3_r9VY_Y9emCihRidOggn3EKM4C%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22twitter%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheWadiTribe%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22instagram%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthewaditribetwt%2F%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%5D” style=”colored” gap=”3px”][vc_wp_posts number=”5″][vc_separator border_width=”3″][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Tach and the Cosanthor[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_facebook][vc_separator][vc_column_text]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][us_post_date type=”modified” format=”jS F Y”][us_image image=”10406″ size=”full” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2Fsaniyachughtai%2Ftach-plays-in-croke-park” onclick=”custom_link”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”10416″ size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Tach plays in Croke Park is the first pre-schooler (4 years plus) book about Tach, published by The Wadi Tribe Publishing House. This is a series which focuses on key social and emotional learning values that a child can face at a young age. Tackling BIG emotions for kids through entertainment is the best form of education. Tach is an adorable wee little turtle that kids can learn from through edutainment! Tach was originally featured in a book for 6yrs plus, titled Tach and the Cosanthor. Based on its success and the demand to write for a younger age group, Tach plays in Croke Park was conceptualised. Why Croke Park? Where else would Tach play his first ever historic match? Croke Park is part of the cultural fabric of Irish games and of course it is the biggest stadium in the world where the ancient warrior sport of hurling is played! The response to Tach the hurler has been strong, with fans calling themselves The Wadians, who are the best fans in the world.[/vc_column_text][us_btn label=”Pre-Order on Kickstarter” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2Fsaniyachughtai%2Ftach-plays-in-croke-park”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”10413″ size=”full”][vc_column_text]
Tach plays in Croke Park is:
A casebound hardcover book;
Aimed at kids aged 4 years and above;
Is 8.5 x 8.5 inches in size and the inner pages are laminated for all those little messy hands!
Tach and his friends are playing for The Wadi Tribe, the first match ever in Croke Park against the mighty Grogochs! The Croke Park stadium is full with a huge crowd. Everyone is waiting to watch the big game, which promises to be a great clash of the ash! The trouble is, the Wadi Tribe are much smaller than the Grogochs. Can Tach find a way past his fear, or is the Wadi Tribe doomed to failure?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_btn label=”Pre-Order on Kickstarter” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2Fsaniyachughtai%2Ftach-plays-in-croke-park”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”10414″ size=”full”][vc_column_text] I’ve been a storyteller ever since I was 4 years old, just ask my parents the stories I would come up with to get out of chores or trouble! The storytelling has always stayed with me and not before long I started writing children’s books. This kick-started my journey as an author and I setup the edutainment company The Wadi Tribe (TWT). There are 28 lovable characters in TWT and each has a social and emotional learning (SEL) value. I use these characters in my stories to educate kids about SEL, through entertainment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_btn label=”Pre-Order on Kickstarter” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2Fsaniyachughtai%2Ftach-plays-in-croke-park”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”10401″ size=”full”][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Alma Jordan, founder of Agrikids” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22center%22%7D%7D”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_image image=”10045″ size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_image image=”10053″ size=”us_800_800_crop”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]http://agrikids.ie/[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Alma Jordan is the founder of AgriKids an award winning social enterprise that has become a leader in farm safety education for children. The company was founded in 2015 and its ethos has remained unchanged – to engage, educate and empower children to be farm safety ambassadors. (more…)
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Tach the Hurler Donates a Set of Hurleys and sliotars to Dubai GAA club” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%234792f5%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Tach the Hurler is a member of The Wadi Tribe (TWT) TWT is an ancient community who live in the Wadi land. Tach has learnt to play Hurling to overcome his anxiety and fears. Luckily for Tach he was taught by Renba, who is believed to be the last remaining Cosanthor, the protector of the tribe and the code.[/vc_column_text][us_post_date type=”modified”][vc_custom_heading text=”‘Tach and the Cosanthor’ is the first book in the series about Tach the Hurler. All proceeds from the book are returned to local GAA clubs anywhere in the world.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]https://youtu.be/AGDh4XLIXhE[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The first batch of hurleys and sliotars was presented by the author Saniya Chughtai to Mr Daniel Farrell, the Chairperson of Dubai Celts. The equipment is inscribed with Tach’s logo and the Middle East GAA board stamp. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_image image=”7730″][vc_column_text]Tach and the Cosanthor[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Daniel Farrell, Chairperson Dubai Celts, Middle East GAA” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Speaking on behalf of Dubai Celts, Mr Daniel Farrell said “this is an amazing way to promote hurling among our children. It’s a great win win for us all and the books are a fantastic way to introduce the children to the game”. This was echoed by Mr Stephen Twomey, Chairperson of the Middle Eastern GAA Board who said “it is not everyday we see a children’s book about a turtle who loves to play hurling and we are delighted that its a virtuous circle where the proceeds are recycled back into the GAA community. We are very thankful to the Wadi Tribe for this initiative and are delighted to collaborate for everyone’s benefit’.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_image image=”9957″][us_separator][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Founder and CEO of The Wadi Tribe, and author of the books, Saniya Chughtai” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Saniya Chughtai was delighted to give back to the local GAA community saying
“I’ve always loved GAA and their ethos of ‘where we all belong.’ I remember reading that hurling was an ancient warrior sport and the story of Tach just flowed. It was the fastest first draft I have ever written! Hurling is a true warrior sport and has its origins in the warrior codes of ancient Celtic history. By sheer coincidence the Hurling All-Stars came to UAE last November and we launched the book at a reception in their honour. I got to meet amazing players such as Kilkenny’s dynamo Richie Hogan, Wexford’s powerhouse Lee Chin and Antrim stalwart Neil McManus. I would love to see the bleachers full here with all nationalities in the future watching this amazing game. Little did I expect then that I would be in a position to gift a set of hurleys and sliotars to a local club, so it is with great honour I can do so, and I look forward to repeating this many times in many clubs as the book sells internationally.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_separator][us_image image=”9958″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Tach and the Cosanthor” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fshop%2Ftach-and-the-cosanthor%2F|title:Tach%20and%20the%20Cosanthor||”][vc_column_text]Tach the Hurler will be a series of 5 books for ages 4 to 7 years old. There are also books for younger ages, 3 to 5 years old, which will include ‘Tach Goes to Croker’ and ‘Tach Gets His Number’, due for release early next year. Tach is a member of the Wadi Tribe which includes many eclectic characters who represent real life values. The core story being how he learns to overcome his fears through sport, in this case hurling! The Wadi Tribe is imbued with Social Emotional Learning tenets based on the Harvard skill sets and the CASEL competencies which are proven to lessen emotional challenges in our children such as bullying, anxiety, stress and other common emotions children increasingly face on a daily basis.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_separator][us_image image=”9961″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]‘LUFF’ Tach? See all his namesake fun merchandise here![/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Need more information? Get in touch with us.” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fcontacts%2F|title:Contacts||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Share the article” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_sharing providers=”email,facebook,twitter,linkedin,pinterest,whatsapp,reddit” type=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Follow us” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”large”][us_socials items=”%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22facebook%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22%23https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthewaditribe%2F%3Fref%3Daymt_homepage_panel%26eid%3DARCfZo4LEe57mCz2RYcxJaLd-I7GyacNoPi58BRUM5vhHBO2B6qg_3_r9VY_Y9emCihRidOggn3EKM4C%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22twitter%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheWadiTribe%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22instagram%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthewaditribetwt%2F%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%5D” style=”colored” gap=”3px”][vc_wp_posts number=”5″][vc_separator border_width=”3″][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Tach and the Cosanthor[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_facebook][vc_separator][vc_column_text]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_post_date][vc_custom_heading text=”The Wadi Tribe Partnership with Bookwire” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%234792f5%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]More great news from The Wadi Tribe – Award winning Bookwire of Germany have partnered with TWT to promote their wonderful stories to a global audience in digital format.
Bookwire, who lead the digital publishing market globally selected TWT based on its strong catalog of stories, its value-based style of storytelling for children and as a model showcase from the MENA region. In times of increasing digitisation, this is a very positive move for TWT and increases the audience reach of their universal stories for children. TWT has built up a very strong stock of media and eBooks, including the Chee and Dae series of books and the new Tach the Hurler series, plus a full suite of lessons for the ‘Back to School Students Emotional Wellbeing’ program. The books are imbued with the tenets of Social, Emotional Learning [SEL] delivered in a fun way through the age old medium of good storytelling.
Irish-Pakistani Author Saniya Chughtai, began writing her books whilst working in the gentle climes of the Sultanate of Oman almost a decade ago. Her first book ‘The Adventures of Chee and Dae in Majlis Jinn’ was released in both english and Arabic. More recently, her latest book about a hurling -playing turtle, ‘Tach and the Cosanthor’, was launched in 2019 by the Irish Ambassador to UAE, Aidan Cronin, in the presence of the Irish Hurling All-Stars. This partnership is the latest milestone in the growth of TWT beyond the Middle East and sees the rising popularity of the books particularly in the United States, where Saniya recently won a readers award.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Saniya Chughtai announces a global collaboration with Bookwire” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Saniya Chughtai, Founder & CEO of The Wadi Tribe
“This partnership is both perfect timing and a perfect match. Thanks to the keen eye of International Publishing Consultant Claudia Gehre media consultant from Berlin for spotting us, TWT is now entering a collaboration with Bookwire to add to their suite of eBooks which are promoted globally. Partnering with Bookwire is absolutely fantastic as their reach is far beyond anything we could have achieved alone. This is very exciting and I feel that we have taken another quantum leap forward in our short history. ”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_image image=”9916″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Eric Bartoletti from Bookwire comments on their latest collaborative venture” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Eric Bartoletti Business Development Manager- Bookwire
“We are more than happy to partner with The Wadi Tribe for their global eBook sales. With our partnership we want to prove that by taking advantage of digital publishing, ambitious publishers from the Middle East can reach a global audience. Quality content will always prevail, and we enjoy making sure readers get access to it, wherever they prefer.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_image image=”9918″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Bookwire” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookwire.de%2F|||”][vc_column_text]Established in Frankfurt in 2009, Bookwire has evolved into one of the world’s leading digital publishers, with offices in Germany, the UK, Spain, Brazil and Mexico and now collaborating with 1,700 publishers.
“Bookwire GmbH was founded in Frankfurt in 2009 as a service provider for publisher distribution of eBooks and digital content. Since then, it has become one of the leading international businesses in digital publishing technology. Bookwire currently employs 70 members of staff globally, who take care of more than 1,700 publishers in the fields of eBooks, audiobooks and Print-on-Demand.
The pioneering software “Bookwire OS – One Solution”, launched in 2019, has delivered, analysed and marketed around 400,000 eBooks and 60,000 audiobooks in all relevant distribution channels. In addition to the latest customer analytics and pricing technology, publishing clients of Bookwire GmbH also have access to individual support from account & marketing managers who continually look after the clients.
The audiobook product solution “We Audiobook You” (WAY) bagged the business the first “Digital Publishing Award” in the field of B2B solutions, in 2019. Bookwire GmbH is managed by its founders Jens Klingelhöfer and John Ruhrmann, and operates branches in Madrid (Spain), Mexico City (Mexico) and São Paulo (Brazil), in addition to the company headquarters in Frankfurt am Main.”[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]TWT BOOKS[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]VIEW FULL BACK TO SCHOOL STUDENT WELLBEING PROGRAM HERE[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE STUDENT WELLBEING PROGRAM[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Need more information? Get in touch with us.” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fcontacts%2F|title:Contacts||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Share the article” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_sharing providers=”email,facebook,twitter,linkedin,pinterest,whatsapp,reddit” type=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Follow us” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”large”][us_socials items=”%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22facebook%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22%23https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthewaditribe%2F%3Fref%3Daymt_homepage_panel%26eid%3DARCfZo4LEe57mCz2RYcxJaLd-I7GyacNoPi58BRUM5vhHBO2B6qg_3_r9VY_Y9emCihRidOggn3EKM4C%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22twitter%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheWadiTribe%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22instagram%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthewaditribetwt%2F%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%5D” style=”colored” gap=”3px”][vc_wp_posts number=”5″][vc_separator border_width=”3″][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”TWT and Suntop summer camp videos” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_facebook][vc_separator][vc_column_text]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Wellbeing for children going back to school.” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%234792f5%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Back to School COVID-19 Wellbeing Program For young children, the recent pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have created feelings of anxiety. The resource kit developed for schools by The Wadi Tribe will give teachers and parents a toolkit to help children understand what’s going on and give them skills to tackle the different emotions that living through the pandemic has evoked.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]VIEW FULL PROGRAM HERE[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE STUDENT WELLBEING PROGRAM[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][vc_custom_heading text=”Saniya Chughtai, CEO of The Wadi Tribe announces a global program for schools” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]“The Back to School COVID-19 Wellbeing Program is a landmark product release for TWT. This program encases the best practices of Social Emotional Learning and delivers a coherent series of modules which help our children reintegrate back into their schools. Many children will have experienced stress during the last few months and delayed reactions to long periods of isolation from their friends and wider family. Simply returning to school and re-engaging in their traditional subjects simply won’t work if the children are not emotionally at ease. The Wellbeing program allows the children to tell their story through character association, games and activities. The program leverages the principles of the Harvard social and emotional learning skill sets and the CASEL competencies. It is delivered in a fun and engaging way through The Wadi Tribe characters.
The outcome is a settled and calm environment where children feel safe and unstressed. TWT characters guide the children in making sense of what is happening across our planet and inculcate a sense of hope and confidence – in essence it creates the ideal environment for the teachers to teach and the children to learn. We are very proud of what TWT has created.” [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_image image=”9735″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Jasmit Kang, Head of Primary School at Capital School, Dubai” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]“When our students return for their first term they will have had nearly six months away from the school which is a very long time. They will have had a myriad of varied experiences during the pandemic, both positive and negative. We want to create a welcoming environment where they will have space to express their feelings and to be heard. To this end we have partnered with The Wadi Tribe to deliver our Back to School COVID-19 Wellbeing Program to ease their emotional transition back to school.
This program has components for the students to help them prepare before they return to school and components to ease the reintegration into school life and to understand what is new or has changed. Social and emotional learning will need to be a vital part of the curriculum at this time and so this is a new and exciting step forward for our school. I am really looking forward to seeing the children return to a physical environment with their friends and teachers after a lengthy period of mostly digital interaction and to resume a level of normality. School is a wonderful place for learning but more importantly a happy and safe environment where children interact socially, this is what I have missed the most.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][us_image image=”9736″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”TWT Launches Global Student Wellbeing Program with Capital School, Dubai” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Capital School Leads the Way in UAE by Adopting TWT ‘Back to School COVID-19 Wellbeing Program’ for their Students and Teachers
Capital School is Dubai’s most affordable, traditional British School. The school prides itself on the depth and breadth of our curriculum and the excellence of their teaching staff. Their students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence, as well as develop leadership skills and teamwork in a supportive and stimulating environment. In addition to impressive academics, students enjoy outstanding facilities includingtwo Swimming Pools, Playing Fields and Courts, 8 Science Labs, Music Academy and a large Auditorium.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Program options” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fpost%2Fthe-wadi-tribe-books%2F|||”][vc_column_text]There are two programs currently available for school aimed at age groups 3-5 yrs old, Elementary level and 5-7 yrs old Lower Primary Level.
This program is suitable for childrens from age 3 to 7 yrs old and for schools anywhere in the world who teach through the medium of english. The program includes a module for children before they return to school, and the other modules are completed under teacher supervision on return to school. The program is buttressed by a teacher guide and supporting materials. Plus there is a program for parents so that they can practice with their kids before they start school! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]VIEW FULL PROGRAM HERE[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE STUDENT WELLBEING PROGRAM[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Social and Emotional learning and its importance?” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fpost%2Fthe-wadi-tribe-books%2F|||”][vc_column_text]Social and emotional skills are critical to the workforce of the future. The kinds of skills that SEL addresses, such as problem-solving and collaboration, are increasingly necessary for the labour market. According to one estimate, 65% of children entering grade school will ultimately work in jobs that don’t exist today, putting creativity, initiative and adaptability at a premium. Another study shows that jobs are increasingly social-skills-intensive. SEL will prepare today’s students for this evolving workplace, with consequent benefits for individuals, businesses, the economy and society. SEL confers academic success as well. A meta-analysis of 213 studies showed that students who received SEL instruction had achievement scores that averaged 11 percentile points higher than those who did not. And SEL potentially leads to long-term benefits such as higher rates of employment and educational attainment. These valuable social and emotional skills can be developed at any point in a child’s life, although it can be highly effective to introduce SEL early and embed it in the core curriculum throughout a child’s schooling. Research suggests that early childhood is a critical period for attaining important skills – and also that augmenting such early learning at later ages is necessary, complementary and effective. Social and emotional skills can be taught in classrooms or at home but SEL is most potent if developed in both settings.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Need more information? Get in touch with us.” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fcontacts%2F|title:Contacts||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Share the article” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_sharing providers=”email,facebook,twitter,linkedin,pinterest,whatsapp,reddit” type=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Follow us” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”large”][us_socials items=”%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22facebook%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22%23https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthewaditribe%2F%3Fref%3Daymt_homepage_panel%26eid%3DARCfZo4LEe57mCz2RYcxJaLd-I7GyacNoPi58BRUM5vhHBO2B6qg_3_r9VY_Y9emCihRidOggn3EKM4C%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22twitter%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheWadiTribe%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22instagram%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthewaditribetwt%2F%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%5D” style=”colored” gap=”3px”][vc_wp_posts number=”5″][vc_separator border_width=”3″][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”TWT and Suntop summer camp videos” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_facebook][vc_separator][vc_column_text]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Irish Echo features Tach the Hurler!” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%234792f5%22%7D%7D” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fomny.fm%2Fshows%2Fdubai-eye%2Fits-all-about-reading-writing-and-storytelling-san|||”][us_post_date][vc_column_text]Tach is the news again! Peter McDermott of The Irish Echo, New York interviews Saniya Chughtai about her new childrens book series about Tach the Hurler.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Associate Editor at Irish Echo. Greater New York City Area
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Tach the Hurler” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Tach is a wee little turtle who loves to daydream!
Tach, the tremendous, trustworthy, totally terrific turtle! He is teaming up with his friends Kaw and Turwa for a new and exciting adventure!
Tach is in a spot of bother. He wants to play games with his friends, but he’s terrified of getting hurt. He much prefers Story Time with Saltur. After all, nobody ever got hurt listening to a story, right?
When Anya interrupts Story Time with a warning of dangers to come, Tach is accidentally swept up in the adventure of a lifetime!
Set in ancient times, Tach learns to deal with life’s fears through hurling, being taught by one of the last great warriors, a Cosanthor called Renba.
For ages 6-11yrs Click here for more information[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”You might also like the Saniya Chughtai’s interview with Ireland Calls Radio Show in New York” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fnews%2Fireland-calls-radio-station%2F|||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Discover Magical Stories with the Wadi Tribe” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fpost%2Fthe-wadi-tribe-books%2F|||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Share the article” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_sharing providers=”email,facebook,twitter,linkedin,pinterest,whatsapp,reddit” type=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_image image=”1557″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fshop%2Ftach-and-the-cosanthor%2F|title:Tach%20and%20the%20Cosanthor||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Follow us” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_socials items=”%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22facebook%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22%23https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthewaditribe%2F%3Fref%3Daymt_homepage_panel%26eid%3DARCfZo4LEe57mCz2RYcxJaLd-I7GyacNoPi58BRUM5vhHBO2B6qg_3_r9VY_Y9emCihRidOggn3EKM4C%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22twitter%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheWadiTribe%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22instagram%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthewaditribetwt%2F%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%5D” style=”colored” gap=”3px”][us_separator size=”large”][vc_column_text]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Dubaieye 103.8 Afternoons with Helen Farmer” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%234792f5%22%7D%7D” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fomny.fm%2Fshows%2Fdubai-eye%2Fits-all-about-reading-writing-and-storytelling-san|||”][us_post_date][vc_column_text]Helen Farmer from Dubaieye 103.8 interviews author Saniya Chughtai about her books, online storytelling sessions and how one can support storytelling sessions for hospitals locally.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Listen to the Interview here” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fomny.fm%2Fshows%2Fdubai-eye%2Fits-all-about-reading-writing-and-storytelling-san|||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Helen Farmer” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]A BBC-trained broadcast journalist and mum of two young daughters, Helen Farmer juggles a career in broadcasting and blogging with cleaning cereal off the ceiling. She has worked in publishing and radio in Dubai for more than a decade, and is an award-winning journalist, known for her honest (perhaps too honest…) take on living, working and parenting, through her blog The Mothership.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Saniya Chughtai” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Saniya Chughtai…Pakistani Irish
CEO and Founder of The Wadi Tribe, Philanthropist, Serial Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Children’s Author, Interior Architect and International Designer.
Saniya was born in Karachi, Pakistan and has lived in Ireland since the 1990’s. She wrote her first children’s book 9 years ago under the series, ‘The Adventures of Chee and Dae.” Ever since then the Seanachaí in her was awakened forever and she has since written 9 books, 6 of them have been published so far and one is at illustration stage.
Besides being an author, Saniya has appeared on Television design shows such as “Showhouse” on Ireland’s national television network RTÉ, for several seasons. She won the People’s choice award in INDEX exhibition, Dubai for the contemporary Majlis design. She has also written 5 successful children’s books under the series “The Adventures of Chee & Dae.” The first book has been translated into Arabic & Urdu. She has also ventured into film, making a short documentary titled “The Story of the Storyteller”. This won the best short documentary at the GUTech short film category at the inaugural Muscat International Film Festival in 2016 in The Sultanate of Oman. She took TWT to the Finals in Richard Branson’s VOOM 2016 [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Join us in getting TWT storytelling sessions to children in hospitals” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]In challenging time such as these, we are always looking for ways of putting a smile on a child’s face. We are looking for companies and individuals to join hands with us to get storytelling sessions to children in hospitals. Contact us to find out more details.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Discover Magical Stories with the Wadi Tribe” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fpost%2Fthe-wadi-tribe-books%2F|||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Share the article” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_sharing providers=”email,facebook,twitter,linkedin,pinterest,whatsapp,reddit” type=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Follow us” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_socials items=”%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22facebook%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22%23https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthewaditribe%2F%3Fref%3Daymt_homepage_panel%26eid%3DARCfZo4LEe57mCz2RYcxJaLd-I7GyacNoPi58BRUM5vhHBO2B6qg_3_r9VY_Y9emCihRidOggn3EKM4C%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22twitter%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheWadiTribe%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22instagram%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthewaditribetwt%2F%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%5D” style=”colored” gap=”3px”][us_separator size=”large”][vc_column_text]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”The Wadi Tribe & Suntop (MiddleEast) Partnership” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%234792f5%22%7D%7D”][us_post_date][vc_column_text]Summer 2020 Program
The Wadi Tribe (TWT) has signed its first major corporate deal with a major food and beverage brand.
Suntop (Middle East), part of the CO-RO multi-billion US dollar global brand, has inked a deal for Summer 2020 with TWT to provide online storytelling sessions based on several of the books from the TWT publishing house, as part of the ‘Super Suntop Summer Camp’.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”A Fun-Filled Edutainment Partnership” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Folks, we have wonderful news. TWT and Suntop have come together for Summer 2020 to bring you some very exciting programs. Author Saniya Chughtai will read from several of her favourite TWT children’s storybooks during the Summer school-break 2020. Everyone is welcome to join in and there are many prizes to be won. All you have to do is go to the Suntop (Middle East) or TWT facebook page. Follow us for regular updates on TWT Instagram or TWT Twitter.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What Value does the Partnership bring to the Market?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This partnership accelerates the audience of TWT from 100K followers to an audience of 2 million, and allows Suntop to engage their followers with the edutainment value of online storytelling. In these times of social distancing, there is great value in creating a global community online to share entertainment and meaningful values as we fully embrace the digital era. Both Suntop and TWT share common values around healthy communities and mankind’s ancient art of storytelling.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Discover Magical Stories with the Wadi Tribe” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewaditribe.com%2Fpost%2Fthe-wadi-tribe-books%2F|||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Share the article” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_sharing providers=”email,facebook,twitter,linkedin,pinterest,whatsapp,reddit” type=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Follow us” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”large”][us_socials items=”%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22facebook%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22%23https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthewaditribe%2F%3Fref%3Daymt_homepage_panel%26eid%3DARCfZo4LEe57mCz2RYcxJaLd-I7GyacNoPi58BRUM5vhHBO2B6qg_3_r9VY_Y9emCihRidOggn3EKM4C%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22twitter%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheWadiTribe%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22instagram%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthewaditribetwt%2F%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%5D” style=”colored” gap=”3px”][vc_wp_posts number=”5″][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]https://www.facebook.com/UAESuntop/videos/469696053903884/?t=7[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”TWT and Suntop summer camp videos” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_facebook][vc_separator][vc_column_text]
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The founder and CEO of The Wadi Tribe, heads a production company under the name ‘PaddyPak films’. The name of the company reflects her two backgrounds. Having been born and raised in karach, Pakistan she moved to Ireland in the mid-1990s and both the countries are home to her.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Story of the Storyteller” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Back in 2016, Saniya was invited to enter the GU tech film awards. Being a storyteller herself, she had always wanted to write about the storytellers of the world. The film festival was a perfect opportunity to showcase the storyteller of Oman. There is something fascinating about a storyteller no matter from what part of the world he/she is from. A great storyteller can transport you to magical, intriguing world full of amazing landscapes and colorful characters.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Storytellers in Oman are called Hakawatis” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]On the quest to find Hakawatis in Oman, the PaddyPak film team were fortunate to discover not one but three Hakawatis in the beautiful quaint village of Abu Abali. And they belonged to the same family, covering there generations.
The family of Al Balushi Hakawatis consisted of Jumma Al Balushi, his father and his son![/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”The village of Abu Abali in Oman” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]ABU ABALI AS-SAHIL in Al-Maṣna’ah (Al Batinah South Governorate)
Abu Abali is a small costal village with a population of about 5000 people, 95.6% of the population being local. Around sunset you can see families playing the ancient traditional mancala game Hawalis on the beaches. Hawalis boards in Oman are composed by 4 rows of 7 holes. At game setup, two seeds are placed in each hole. Each player owns half of the board (2 rows) of the board.
Google map of Abu Abali Oman[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”You might also be interested in:” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%234792f5%22%7D%7D”][vc_custom_heading text=”The book, ‘The Adventures of Chee and Dae in Majlis Jinn’ was inspired by the landscape and people of Oman” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]I met some amazing people and travelled to lovely places in Oman. During this time I was inspired to write a story about a place in Oman called Majlis Jinn. This would become my first children’s book as part of the series ‘The Adventures of Chee and Dae.’
Since then the book ‘The Adventures of Chee and Dae in Majlis Jinn” has been translated into Arabic! And I have written 4 more books creating a boxset for the series, ‘The Adventures of Chee and Dae”[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Where can you find the book:” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Amazon for $14.99(Black and white interior) Kindle for $9.99 Available on Kindle Unlimited Bookshop.org for $14.99 (you can support local bookstores and still shop online here!) Abebooks for $14.53 Thewaditribe.com (Colour Interior. You can get a signed copy from the author here & a free book mark)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Read more on other children’s book available from TWT: The Wadi Tribe books for kids![/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Share the article” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][us_sharing providers=”email,facebook,twitter,linkedin,pinterest,whatsapp,reddit” type=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Follow us” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][us_socials items=”%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22facebook%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22%23https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthewaditribe%2F%3Fref%3Daymt_homepage_panel%26eid%3DARCfZo4LEe57mCz2RYcxJaLd-I7GyacNoPi58BRUM5vhHBO2B6qg_3_r9VY_Y9emCihRidOggn3EKM4C%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22twitter%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheWadiTribe%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22instagram%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthewaditribetwt%2F%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22fab%7Capple%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22%23999%22%7D%5D” style=”colored” gap=”3px”][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_wp_posts number=”5″][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”The Story of the Storyteller by PaddyPak films” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_media_grid style=”load-more” items_per_page=”1″ element_width=”12″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1593536145996-28de6d6b-78a1-8″ include=”8619,8632,8633,8634,8635,8636,8637,8638,8639″][vc_column_text]A stunning black and white photographic series on the filming and behind the scenes, of the award winning documentary.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Watch ‘The Story of the Storyteller'” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FgpZ8tSH0cWE|||”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/gpZ8tSH0cWE”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Best Short film documentary winner of the GUtech film festival 2016[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][us_separator size=”large”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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