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“Everything changed when I joined a literacy class”
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Read about the experience about one woman from Nepal whose life changed after joining a literacy class. At first she faced abuse from her family members at home. But once she learned how to read and write, she was able to advocate for seniors facing abuse. Read about why she thinks reading and writing are so important in this resource.
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women, ageism, rights
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Rated on: 12/13/2021 1:44:38 PM
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