Omar's story
A Syrian childhood
Omar lives with his family in Syria. Civilians there live under constant threat, but books offer Omar an escape.
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Mohamed's story
Reading behind bars
For the past two years, Mohamed has been the librarian in charge a prison library filled with brand new books.
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A child’s right to education
Meet Alfred, a parent and teacher who sees daily how brand-new books impact the lives of his students.
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Empowering girls
Madame Anne knows that books can empower girls to follow their dreams.
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Learning after lockdown
16 year old George Osafo lives in Ghana. George usually studies at his school library, but from May to October 2020 it was closed due to the virus. Read why he believes books are key to his future.
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Sparking a love for learning
Florence is a teacher in Northern Ghana. She's using books to ignite a new hunger for learning.
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Breaking the cycle of poverty
Rita never got to go to school - so she can't read or write. But with the help of books you help to send, she's helping her daughter Mary build a brighter future.
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Empowering midwives
Fikanayo won't accept a future where women don't have healthcare. She's using books to educate the next generation of nurses and midwives.
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Books as seeds for change
In rural Zimbabwe, women are using books to take charge of their families' futures.
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