When little Gloria’s mother died, her aunt took her in and promised that she could attend school. But that promise was soon broken, as there was no money to pay for school. Instead, Gloria became her aunt’s live-in house maid.

After several months of closure due to COVID-19, I am happy to report that children have returned to in-person learning in Kenya! (No, virtual learning isn't an option at slum schools in Africa.)

In a typical year, teachers at the Libre Infancia School in Guatemala face seemingly insurmountable challenges.