Stories
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A BIGGER LESSON THAN WINNING: HAITHAM'S STORY
Haitham is a coach in the Palestinian Territories teaching children lessons that go far beyond the pitch, such as respect for others, team spirit, and the dedication it takes to find the … Read More
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CULTIVATING CREATIVITY: DELICE’S STORY
Delice hasn’t always been confident sharing her writing with others. When she started attending a Reading Club just under two years ago, she wouldn’t have imagined reading out loud, let alone reading … Read More
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HOW ARFAANA IS CHASING HER DREAM
Originally from Quetta, Arfaana's family moved to Karachi in search of a better life. But in Karachi, as in many other places, her teachers thought it was more appropriate for girls to … Read More
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HOW FATIMA KEPT HER REFUGEE FAMILY STRONG
Fatima’s family is one of the millions that have been profoundly affected by the Syrian Civil War. For the past seven years, she has been the primary caregiver for her two granddaughters. … Read More
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HOW ELLA AND JOYCE ARE ADVOCATING FOR THEIR RIGHT TO EDUCATION
Ella, 15, was out of school for more than two years before a back-to-school campaign, aimed at improving access to quality education for primary school-aged children, especially girls, helped her return. Listen … Read More
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CONNECTING HEALTH AND EDUCATION: ESPERANCE'S STORY
The My Education, My Future program is providing opportunities for girls in Tanzania and Burundi to learn about sexual health, and help keep young refugees like Esperance in school. Read More
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FINDING HER VOICE THROUGH ART: NOUR’S STORY
Nour is a refugee living in Lebanon who suffered the trauma of the Syrian Civil War and turned inward. But she found a way to express herself through music and art, and … Read More
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A FORMER REFUGEE INSPIRES YOUNG STUDENTS: HARRIET’S STORY
Harriet and her family fled from the terrors spread by the guerillas of the Lord’s Resistance Army. Now, back to her home country, Uganda, Harriet is committed to teaching, and to supporting … Read More
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