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A Dream of Literacy Comes True
Kebira was born into a poor Christian family. Her parents were illiterate, finding daily wage jobs that never allowed for Kebira to get an education. Later in life, Kebira married…
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Siamak Finds Sobriety Through an Adult Literacy Class
Siamak is now in his mid-sixties. He grew up with five siblings, but no longer lives near them after leaving the village in search of a job. Siamak is married,…
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Out of Patience Comes Change
Mahelika was born into a poor Hindu family. She practiced all their rituals and beliefs, worshipping many deities. Because of their poverty, her parents would go do labor work and…
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A Neighbor Sharing Hope
Rabani was born into a Hindu family. Her father works at a gas station and her mother is a housewife. And she also has one brother. Rabani’s neighbor runs a…
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