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Protecting life-changing books

Situated in the northeastern suburb of Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, Rosa Mystica Community School is a beacon for children who want to learn to read and build a better life...
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Naluca’s story

“My name is Miss Naluca Mwitelela. I’m a teacher here at Rosa Mystica Community School in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. We teach hundreds of children who have very challenging lives....
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Meet Martha – the doctor in the making

Martha is something of a pioneer in her family, many of whom never got the chance to learn to read. An avid devourer of books on English, science and...
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