Alex Lekishon
Empowering Education: Maasai Mara High School's Journey Towards Academic Excellence
Our goal is to equip the most underserved rural schools with the tools they need to thrive.
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Ali Amhal
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Turning Point for a Better Future: A Children's Library for Ait Oumanouz
"We saw little kids caressing books, smelling them, reading stories, and looking at pictures."
Barb Mackraz
May 7, 20234 min read
A Library for a Manyatta
The smallest library with the biggest footprint! This is the story of how the first Manyatta Library came together in the Maasai Mara.
John Hockenberry
Oct 28, 20224 min read
The Secret Is Out in Frankfurt: An Oliveseed Grows in Africa
Frankfurt, Africa Publishing Innovation Fund, and Oliveseed, as journalist John Hockenberry weaves a colorful tale...
Mohammed Hassim
Oct 26, 20223 min read
The Reader Is Father of the Writer
In this foreword to our latest MLP Short Stories anthology, Mohammed Hassim reflects on the power of reading and the creative mind.
Amos Kipeen
Aug 4, 20225 min read
Aitong Primary School Library, a Dream Come True
We launched a vibrant library and learning center at Aitong Primary School, where Amos went to school as a youngster!
Ali Amhal
Mar 22, 20222 min read
Are Books Obsolete?
We certainly hope not!! But is social media damaging young people’s ability and desire to read books and other long-form media?
Joel Reyia Kapante
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Teaching Modern Library Skills in the Maasai Mara
Students today need not only high-quality libraries but the skills to use them effectively. Joel explains in the context of Talek Primary.
Barb Mackraz
Mar 28, 20215 min read
How We Curate Libraries for Morocco
People have been asking me for years how we choose books for high schools in Morocco. In short, it happens through close collaboration!
Gregory Omondi
Mar 9, 20216 min read
Talek Learning Centre, a Gift That Lasts Forever
Teachers are already calling the Talek Primary School Library a "hub of transformation." Gregory reports on the exciting 3-day launch.
Ali Amhal
Mar 7, 20213 min read
The Access Language Center, Sparkling the Candles of Readers
The Access Language Center opened in January and is already a beehive for the whole community.
Joel Reyia Kapante
Jan 26, 20213 min read
Solar Lanterns & Books Change Lives!
When we started the Solar Library Project, journalist Joel Reyia was among the first to visit some of the families.
Lahcen Ait Ahda
Jan 24, 20213 min read
17 Libraries in Zagora: Thank You, Morocco Library Project!
In an ambitious collaboration, we supplied a network of school libraries on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Lahcen shares this retrospective.
Barb Mackraz
Jan 2, 20212 min read
Access Language Center: A Vital Community Resource
We're excited to be partnering with the innovative new Access Language Center in Biougra, Morocco, in support of literacy for all!
Amos Kipeen
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Coming Soon: Library & Learning Centre for Talek Primary
"Yesterday I visited Talek Primary School for inspection and preparation for launching of a model library and learning resource centre."
Barb Mackraz
Dec 21, 20202 min read
Mara Girls Solar Library Project... We're Getting There
Is there a better marriage than literacy and light?! We'll soon be bringing solar lanterns and a library to families in the Maasai Mara.
Ilham Haddadi
Dec 15, 20192 min read
Educating Girls Can Stop Gender Inequality in Morocco!
"I promised myself to encourage my female students to study hard at school and to be ambitious."
Ferdawss Ben Malk
Sep 13, 20192 min read
Morocco Library Project—My Second Home
"Do you believe that books can affect us exactly as people do?" Ferdawss Ben Malk tells us about the lesson she's learned.
Ali Amhal
Jul 21, 20193 min read
5 Indications of MLP’s Positive Impact on My Students
"Given the right opportunities and resources, Moroccans will and indeed do read books with enthusiasm."
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