Ahead of World Book and Copyright Day
Muhammed is one of over 300 earthquake-affected entrepreneurs to benefit from IOM’s cash grant programme.
Almost a year since he opened the bookshop, Muhammed is happy with where life has taken him, despite going through such a shocking disaster not too long ago.
“I love this business. I’m happy being around books. I meet people of all walks of life and have a unique relationship with each of my customers.”
Muhammed is also involved in efforts to re-establish public libraries, named in commemoration of literature teachers who perished during the earthquakes. Through this, he hopes to make books more accessible.
“When you read, you are captured by a new world,” he remarks.
Indeed, each day, Muhammed hopes that his customers are captured into a new world of healing and hope amidst the tragedy.