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Elena at fuel efficient cook stove in Guatemala

"They Are Great"

Elen Bernal and other women in Guatemala work to improve life in their communities. Their efforts also protect the environment to benefit our world. Read more

   
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Featured in Alternative Gift Catalog

Alternative Gifts International enables caring people to give “Books for the Joy of Reading” to children in Nicaragua in honor of a friend or loved one. Read more

   

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Unsung Heroes

One man reaches out to serve kids in his community, and becomes part of a worldwide family helping children discover the joy of reading. Read more

 

   

 

Online math lessons in spanish

Education for all

One teacher in Nicaragua is making his passion for free education a reality on his website Escuela Enlinea (“Online School”), supported by Books for Life and Hispamer, a major Latin American book publisher and retailer. He has already created 387 math lessons in Spanish. Watch Video Math Lessons Spanish

   

Ripples of Empowerment

I am always amazed to see how empowered people inspire others. It seems that such people ... Read more

   
Moringa on the Move

Growth of a Movement

Had I not witnessed the planting of the tiny seed that grew into a mighty tree, I would not have believed what happened. Yet all of us who witnessed it are awed by what took place. Read more

   
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Seeds of Transformation

Lives blossom: A lush, vibrant community has sprouted where, just 20 years ago, the land was barren and people saw only darkness for their children's future.  Read more

   
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Interview with Balbir Mathur

"I am a servant of those who are making sacrifices for their people. That is fundamentally what Trees for Life does." Read  interview

   
Partners, not Saviors

Partners, not Saviors

In Nicaragua, a Kansas businesswoman witnesses people using a simple formula to empower themselves. Read more

   
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A Magic Box of Books

At a school in South Africa, dreams come true for children who had never even held a storybook. South Africa story

   
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Video: The Art of Reading a Storybook

Reading to children can open new worlds of imagination. This video shares tips from experts. Learn more

   
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The Moringa Tree

These tiny leaves could save millions of lives.
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Books for Life International

Books for Life inspires children with the joy of reading and learning.
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Formula for Empowerment

Farmers in Nicaragua discover how a shift in perspective can transform lives.
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