Doulos was purchased in 1977 by GBA Ships e.V. (previously known as Good Books for All), a private, non-profit, charitable organisation registered in Germany.
Over 20 million visitors have been welcomed on board for tours, programmes and visits to the floating book fair. With stops in over 500 ports of call, this unique ship has visited more than 100 countries in including Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and many island nations.
Doulos is recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest active ocean-going passenger ship.
Doulos visits port cities throughout the world, supplying vital literature resources, encouraging inter-cultural understanding, training young people for more effective life and service, promoting greater global awareness, providing practical aid and sharing a message of hope in God wherever there is opportunity.
Doulos carries a stock of half a million books. In total, over 19 million visitors have come on board to browse the selection of 6,000 available titles. Titles cover a wide range of subjects, such as science, sports, hobbies, cookery, the arts, economics and medicine, as well as books on faith in God and living life in God’s service. The books have been carefully chosen to cater to interests of all ages, and keeping in mind the educational, social and moral needs of the local community. A large selection is devoted especially to children. Local language materials supplement the vast array of English books. The books are offered at a fraction of their retail value. In some ports significant quantities are also donated. Literature explaining the need for a right relationship with God is made available for visitors in countries where this is appropriate.
This is not just a story telling session but Doulos will be here (Pasir Gudang) from 24th September to 7th October! So, we will make a trip and details as per following:
Date: 30th September 2009
Time: Start fetching people at 6pm
Charge: RM2 for transport; RM1 for entrance fee
**Please contact Jessalynn @ 0127445644/0167241447 if you are interested to join us there!
