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How a former Dubai student turned unwanted books into opportunities for African children

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“How a former Dubai student turned unwanted books into opportunities for African children”

Dubai: Books that are no longer needed in one household can become valuable learning resources for children elsewhere. Former Dubai International Academy student Bhakti Mundra has built an initiative around this idea, turning book donations into an effort to improve educational access for underprivileged children across African communities. Launched in 2022, her book donation drive has collected more than 55,000 books and brought together over 250 volunteers across the UAE. The initiative has…

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