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Fighting for books in Cameroon
For Andrew, advocating for books is a vital part of his job getting all Cameroonians reading.
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Sharon's story
A better life through books
Sharon grew up in an informal community at the edge of Nairobi. Despite the challenges she faced, she knows the power books and perseverance can truly have.
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Moving books to far places
Rogers grew up with no books and went on to found his own library - including a bicycle library. This is his story.
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Ever seen a four-legged library?
Secret weapons (with humps) are helping desert communities in Somaliland to read brand new books.
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A personal appeal from Rageh Omaar
Rageh Omaar has seen how books are helping Somaliland recover from a devastating war - and that's why he supports our work. In this blog, he tells us more.
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Partner voice: Sierra Leone Library Board
Since 2016 we’ve provided 376,117 books to readers in Sierra Leone. The Acting Chief Librarian at Sierra Leone Library Board, who receive the books, told us how they process so many!
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Five doors that libraries open
Nkem Osuigwe has spent a lifetime advocating for African libraries. Here, she tells us why.
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Learning something new
Libraries can be the only way many readers access books. That's why readers like Tinotenda value their local libraries so much.
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Ruth’s light library
Ruth tells us why the library in her school, which is giving her access to both books and solar lights, is so important to her.
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