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Veronica's story

Enjoying fine stories

Veronica loves to read whenever she can, but she also knows that reading can be the key to a brighter future.

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Dalitso's story

Reading day and night

The more Dalitso reads the better he does at school. Here he tells us how greater access to books is helping him with his education.

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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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Fabiola's Story

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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Ugbaad's story

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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Davidson's story

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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Justin's story

Helping Justin become a lawyer

Justin is a refugee with ambitions plans. Find out how books are helping him make his dream a reality.

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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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