Yvonne's Story
Books to build a brighter future
During the worst of the Liberian civil war Yvonne set up the WE-CARE library to provide a space for children to read and learn. This is her story.
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The impact of a royal visit
On October 31st Her Majesty The Queen visited a library we support in Nairobi. In this blog, our East Africa Representative James reflects on how the visit impacts on perceptions of the library.
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Creating the next generation of readers
Gifty is a teacher in rural Ghana. Having the right kind of books empowers her to create the next generation of readers.
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Supporting girls’ education with books
Girls like Fabiola face huge challenges to gaining an education – but with books, she is making her dreams a reality. Read her story.
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Libraries Leading Change
Ahmed runs the National Library in Somaliland. He's seen how increasing access to libraries has empowered communities and improved literacy rates.
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Books building dreams
20 year old Ugbaad is studying for her first degree, and she’s fallen in love with reading at her local library. This is her story.
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10 years of volunteering
Margaret has volunteered in our warehouse for over 10 years. She tells us why sharing the power of books matters to her.
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Hope for his daughter’s future
Parents like Davidson are seeing how books can transform their children’s education, opening doors for the future. This is his story.
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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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