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Reuse, Recycle, Reach Out

Reusing items isn’t an uncommon practice. We do so everyday with dishes and clothing. The question is: why don’t we do the same with...

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Disabilities in Low-Income Countries

Children with both learning and physical disabilities face difficulties that most able-bodied children do not have to deal with in...

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Children Who Read

Reading is a gateway for children to understand themselves in the world. It allows them to see themselves as characters in the story of...

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New Books Means New Opportunities

Our newest learning center within Boko Village received a new shipment of educational books this past January. Following the renovation...

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How Can Reading Make a Difference in Tanzanian Education?

The Challenge One of the most prominent challenges facing Tanzanian students is a lack of access. Especially in rural areas, communities...

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The Impact of Reading

Opening up a book opens up new worlds. For centuries, books have been used to expand knowledge and creativity within all age groups....

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Leeina Tabbalat: Providing Opportunities

Leeina Tabbalat, Soma International’s Virginia Tech Chapter Fundraising Officer and Vice President. Leeina will be graduating in May 2022...

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A Dream, A Community & A Smile

Meet Mohamed Mwinyi! Soma International’s Founder and CEO. He also serves on the Board of Directors. Mohamed moved to Blacksburg,...