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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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A personal appeal from Rageh Omaar
On 11th June, Rageh Omaar will present our BBC Radio 4 appeal. In this blog, he tells us why he’s so pleased to support our work.
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Voices from Syria
In February, devastating earthquakes rocked Syria and Turkey. When the time comes, we stand ready to restock reading spaces that have been destroyed – because for students like Ahmed, education can’t wait.
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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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Flying away with books
Like many people living in West Bank, 17-year-old Dalia's life can be unpredictable. Read why she finds solace in books.
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Finding peace in books
Habiba fled Afghanistan alone with her two children. Now books are helping her build a new future.
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Books for a better life
Jocknus supports people fleeing war in South Sudan. He told us about what books mean for the youngest refugees.
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Escaping civil war
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.
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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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