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Alfred’s Story

“Hello, My name is Alfred Kamara and I’m 16 years old. I live at Goderich in Sierra Leone with my parents and I have one sister and two brothers....
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“I want to see my kids fulfil their dreams”

Mariama knows how important books can be in turning dreams into reality, that’s why she’s determined to make sure all six of her children access quality reading materials, no...
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“Learning helps people look forward”

There are around 12,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Greece, with most fleeing violence in the Middle East and South and Central Asia. Thousands now live in overcrowded refugee...
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