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.
Read moreDuring 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.
Read moreSince 2023, we have been sending brand-new books to libraries in Ukraine. For library worker Tetiana, they are so much more than just words on paper. This is her story.
Read moreNessrine is a teacher in Beirut, Lebanon. Earlier this year she told us about the difference books were making to the children she teaches.
Read moreJoseph, a teacher and librarian in Liberia, shares how a school library is providing light in the darkness.
Read moreWhy do libraries become targets during conflict? And why do so many put themselves in harm’s way to protect them? In this blog, our chair Dr. Alice Prochaska reflects on these questions, and more.
Read moreRageh Omaar has seen how books are helping Somaliland recover from a devastating war - and that's why he supports our work. In this blog, he tells us more.
Read moreIn February, devastating earthquakes rocked Syria and Turkey. When the time comes, we stand ready to restock reading spaces that have been destroyed – because for students like Ahmed, education can’t wait.
Read moreJocknus supports people fleeing war in South Sudan. He told us about what books mean for the youngest refugees.
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