Blog and stories

Judith's story

Hear how one mother is determined for her daughter to have a future different to her own.

Eletina’s story

Eletina dreams of being an oncologist when she's older, and the brand new books in her library are helping her to achieve that dream.

Richard's story

Richard knows first-hand that the healthcare system in Malawi is hit with a lot of challenges.

Mayol's story

Mayol is a refugee. He dreams of returning home and building peace in South Sudan - and books in his school are helping him get there.

Edna's story

Following a career as a nurse-midwife, Edna turned her attention to training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Omar's story

Omar lives with his family in Syria. Civilians there live under constant threat, but books offer Omar an escape.

Mohamed's story

For the past two years, Mohamed has been the librarian in charge a prison library filled with brand new books.

Alfred’s story

Meet Alfred, a parent and teacher who sees daily how brand-new books impact the lives of his students.

Anne's story

Madame Anne knows that books can empower girls to follow their dreams.