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Iryna's story

Rebuilding book collections in Ukraine

Iryna her daughter are just two of the many readers benefitting from books provided by our partnership with PEN Ukraine. This her story.

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Tamala's story

The magic of books

Tamala is a teacher in Zambia and she’s determined to give her students the best start in life. This is her story.

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Simkasa's story

Books for life

Simkasa is one of the young people who live in  Dzaleka Refugee Camp.  He told us how access to the books in the library is helping him to continue his studies. 

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Anastasia's story

Reading together in Ukraine

Anastasia is a Ukrainian mum. Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve sent books that she loves to read with her daughter. This is her story.

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Tetiana's story

Restoring libraries in Ukraine

Since 2023, we have been sending brand-new books to libraries in Ukraine. For library worker Tetiana, they are so much more than just words on paper. This is her story.

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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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Esther's Story

Closer to my dreams

Fifteen-year-old Esther from Malawi believes that books and learning will help her achieve her dreams. This is her story.

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