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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The elevating power of books: Reflections from Oxford
To celebrate International Day of the Girl, five Oxford University scholars share their thoughts on the power of books in girls' lives.
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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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Books transforming lives
Joseph, a teacher and librarian in Liberia, shares how a school library is providing light in the darkness.
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Reading to feel free
Access to books both at school and at home is really important to girls like Faustina. She tells us how it can keep girls learning even when they’re not at school. This is her story.
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Books to dream and achieve
Phillimon knows that books help children dream of a brighter future - they helped him achieve his dream of becoming a teacher. This is his story.
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Lighting up education
Emilina is a mother of five from rural Malawi. Here she tells us how access to a combined book and solar lamp library has been helping her son in his studies.
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Sharing knowledge
For Ridwan, having access to brand-new books is making a huge difference to her and the medical students she teaches. This is her story.
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Enjoying fine stories
Veronica loves to read whenever she can, but she also knows that reading can be the key to a brighter future.
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