Veronica's story
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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A year to remember
This year with your support, we sent over 1.2 million books to people who need them most. Our Chief Executive Alison Tweed looks back at 2023.
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Librarianship in times of conflict
Why 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.
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Reading day and night
The more Dalitso reads the better he does at school. Here he tells us how greater access to books is helping him with his education.
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Books to build a brighter future
During the worst of the Liberian civil war Yvonne set up the WE-CARE library to provide a space for children to read and learn. This is her story.
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The impact of a royal visit
On October 31st Her Majesty The Queen visited a library we support in Nairobi. In this blog, our East Africa Representative James reflects on how the visit impacts on perceptions of the library.
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Creating the next generation of readers
Gifty is a teacher in rural Ghana. Having the right kind of books empowers her to create the next generation of readers.
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Supporting girls’ education with books
Girls like Fabiola face huge challenges to gaining an education – but with books, she is making her dreams a reality. Read her story.
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Libraries leading change
Ahmed runs the National Library in Somaliland. He's seen how increasing access to libraries has empowered communities and improved literacy rates.
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