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A Mother Gets Her Chance at Education
Adeela grew up in a poor family with seven siblings. Her father was an uneducated agricultural worker who spent all the money he earned on alcohol. He was lost in…
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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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