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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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Tetiana's story

Restoring libraries in Ukraine

Since 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.

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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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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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Joseph's Story

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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Faustina's story

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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