Lydia's story
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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Monica's story
Life in a girls school in Ghana
Read why Monica is glad her school library is full of carefully selected books.
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Six girls on the books they love
Meet six girls who love to read, and find out their favourite books.
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Beating the odds in Kakuma Refugee Camp
Yvonne shares her story of how she used books to succeed in school, support her fellow refugees and is now hoping for a brighter future.
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Francisca’s future
Francisca believes that having books in her school is the key to success.
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Don’t let learning stop here
Meet the girls whose lives are changing through the power of books.
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“Rhoda doesn’t have to be blind to the world, like I am”
Hear how one mother is determined for her daughter to have a future different to her own.
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Education and activism
Following a career as a nurse-midwife, Edna turned her attention to training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Read moreFikanayo's story
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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