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Simkasa's story

Books for life

Simkasa is one of the young people who live in  Dzaleka Refugee Camp.  He told us how access to the books in the library is helping him to continue his studies. 

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Getting communities reading

Our Head of Programmes and Partnerships, Samantha Sokoya, gives an update on our 2023/24 Community Reading Award Winners!

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Sparking a love of reading in Cameroon

Every year we support our partners to promote reading. In this blog, our partner Andrew in Cameroon, told us about the celebrations matter.

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Anastasia's story

Reading together in Ukraine

Anastasia is a Ukrainian mum. Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve sent books that she loves to read with her daughter. This is her story.

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Reading in Dark Times

Stas Kozliuk is a Ukrainian reporter and photographer. He visited many of the libraries where we’ve provided books in partnership with PEN Ukraine. In this blog, he reflects on his experiences.

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Rebuilding lives through the power of reading

During the recent war in Lebanon, Shereen led a bibliotherapy programme to help children cope. In this blog, she reflects on the lessons learned and the power of books during conflict.

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