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Readers in new places
Hear an update from our Head of Programmes, Samantha, about our 2023 Community Reading Award winners.
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Daniel's story
Lighting up young minds
Daniel is a student in a small school in Kanyera Village in Malawi. With the new books and solar lights available, he is able to read at home at night with the support of his grandma.
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A very special visitor
We recently welcomed Her Majesty The Queen Consort for a visit. In this blog, our Chief Executive reflects on the day, and what it meant to readers around the world.
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A message from our Chief Executive
We join the world in expressing our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey.
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An opportunity to read
Rosemary has always loved books. It's this love that has led her to her role in her school library alongside teaching, and it's what she believes is the key to a bright future.
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A year to remember
In 2022, we supported new countries, welcomed volunteers and sent more than one million books. In this blog our Chief Executive reflects on the year, and on what lies ahead.
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A career shaped by books
As head of the library department at Amref International University in Kenya, Dr. Penninah Musangi shares how books have shaped her life and why they are so important to the medical students studying at the university.
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Expanding education with books
Aaron grew up in rural Kenya with little access to books or education. Now a qualified nurse, Aaron is using books to further his studies and meet the needs of his local community.
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A library as a lifeline
The small community library in Lydia's village is a lifeline for her, but like too many women around the world, her family does not always support her. This is her story.
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