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CODE’s partner in Mozambique, Associação Progresso, has been recognized nationally and internationally for its work in nurturing the development of a literate environment in Cabo Delgado and Niassa – the country’s two Northern provinces.
In a recent trip to Maputo to discuss and develop the second phase of a six year bilateral project funded by CIDA, [...]

We describe Reading Liberia as a comprehensive readership program that aims to improve the quality of education in Liberia by sharing knowledge and building capacity through professional mentorship. But it’s so much more.
Only a few months in and we’re already seeing real impact…. It’s been a pleasure to work with such a talented team — [...]

Today other things struck me.  The numbers of young men in the streets all day are just hanging out - not working, not studying, not involved.  This is a concern for a nation that wants to get back up on its feet, that’s for sure.  I bought fruit today and marveled at the market - [...]

It is amazing here - so hot and humid that my notebooks are already warping!  I am in Liberia for sure - the smells of fire in the air, the noise, the distorted radio music, people lining the roads, the throngs of people everywhere, small stray dogs and big geckoes, fabulous trees and plants everywhere. 
 
I had [...]