Mohammed Laghmari
Experience of a Young Moroccan Writer in the Era of Everything Digital
Looking back over the past two years, Mohammed reflects on what the MLP Short Story Competition has meant to him.
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Sanaa Zakariya
Aug 174 min read
Keeping At-Risk Girls in School: A Solution in Kenya
Girls all around the world drop out of school simply because they have no way to manage their period. A modest gift can change this!
Alex Lekishon
Feb 144 min read
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.
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!
Alex Lekishon
Mar 30, 20225 min read
Celebrating Young Writers from the Maasai Mara
Alex reports on the need and impact of our writing project for Maasai students and the recent event honoring these young writers.
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?
Amos Kipeen
Sep 16, 20214 min read
The Academic Fortunes of Stellah Rinka
Stellah, rescued from early marriage, is the first recipient in our new scholarship program. Her story is one of hope and determination.
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.
Amos Kipeen
Jan 12, 20213 min read
In Their Words: Stories from Young Maasai
What was life like in 2020 on the Maasai Mara for teenagers and kids at home? We asked them to tell us. Here's a quick update from Amos.
Larbi Arbaoui
Jan 8, 20213 min read
MLP & the Enduring Power of Story
Larbi tells us about his love of storytelling and how we're helping the tradition thrive in Morocco through the MLP Writing Competition.
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!
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