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Nessrine's Story

Books to give hope

Nessrine is a teacher in Beirut, Lebanon. Earlier this year she told us about the difference books were making to the children she teaches.

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The transformative power of books

A teacher and reading champion, Joyce Ampofo is the founder and Chief Executive of Rainbow Trust Foundation, one of Book Aid International’s partners in Ghana.  This is her story. 

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A call to action from our President

As our 70th anniversary year draws to a close, we are pleased to be able to share a message from our President, Bloomsbury Publishing's CEO Nigel Newton CBE.

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Highlighting the unsung heroes

This Trustees Week we talked to a few members of our Board about why they chose to become a trustee, what excites them most about the work the charity is doing and what their hopes are for the future of Book Aid International.  

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Caroline's Story

Growing a lifetime love of reading

At the launch of MYSA's “Little Hands, Big Steps” project we met Caroline who told us what it will mean for her family. This is her story.

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Esther's Story

Closer to my dreams

Fifteen-year-old Esther from Malawi believes that books and learning will help her achieve her dreams. This is her story.

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Rexa's Story

Learning for life

Rexa teaches children to read at an after school camp. Here she tells us how this is helping not only the children's reading skills but hers too.

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