Nessrine's Story
Books to give hope
Nessrine is a teacher in Beirut, Lebanon. Earlier this year she told us about the difference books were making to the children she teaches.
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Caroline's Story
Growing a lifetime love of reading
At the launch of MYSA's “Little Hands, Big Steps” project we met Caroline who told us what it will mean for her family. This is her story.
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‘The library is a fountain that will water a broad range of futures.’
In 2021, renowned poet Chirikure Chirikure set up the Nemashakwe Community Library in Gutu district, Zimbabwe. Here he tells us more about the library and the needs it is addressing.
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Books transforming lives
Joseph, a teacher and librarian in Liberia, shares how a school library is providing light in the darkness.
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Books to dream and achieve
Phillimon knows that books help children dream of a brighter future - they helped him achieve his dream of becoming a teacher. This is his story.
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A lifetime of reading
For Puleni, books have been a life-long companion. He shared with us the impact that reading has had on his life and his hopes for younger readers in Malawi.
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Lighting up education
Emilina is a mother of five from rural Malawi. Here she tells us how access to a combined book and solar lamp library has been helping her son in his studies.
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Sharing knowledge
For Ridwan, having access to brand-new books is making a huge difference to her and the medical students she teaches. This is her story.
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Attracting new readers
Hear from our Head of Programmes, Samantha Sokoya, about our 2023/24 Community Reading Award Winners!
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