It all started with a casual suggestion from a middle school principal

“Why don’t we teach the workers who don’t have certificates how to read and write—and maybe even help them get a certificate?”

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What happened next was nothing short of magical. The students were all in from the get-go! They took charge, gathering info on the workers: Who could already read a little? Who couldn’t read or write at all? Did anyone have any certificates?

With everything organized, the students grouped the workers and got ready to make the impossible happen.

Students went full on with their commitment! They turned their breaks into Arabic sessions to make this initiative come true!

The students, with some help from their amazing Arabic teachers, started running lessons twice a week during their own break times. No hanging out with friends, no snacks—they traded all that for teaching women who had almost given up on the idea of ever learning to read and write.

For a whole year and a half, they gave it their all. With pure dedication (and lots of love), they helped these women get closer to their goal.

After months of hard work, it was time to test everything these workers have learned

The workers were registered with the literacy organization, took their exams, and… they crushed it! Fast-forward to today, and those same workers are now holding their elementary school certificates with pride. It was such a huge moment that the school couldn’t let it pass without something special. The workers walked through a guard of honor, cheered on by everyone who knew just how much effort it had taken to get here.

 

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This story is proof that anything is possible…

This initiative is more than just teaching people how to read and write. It’s proof that even a simple idea, with a little teamwork and determination, can completely change lives.

And honestly? It’s not just the workers who gained something here. The students got to see firsthand how powerful it is to help someone else. They didn’t just teach—they inspired, and in doing so, they made their own mark on the world.

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