Real stories are at the heart of all our resources. You'll find a range of ways your students can explore their lives, from interactive worlds to film clips to text.

Suitable for: 7-14 year olds
My favourite thing in the whole world is going to informal school. My little sister Iftu can't wait to start too. I'd love to know what children in the UK do and want to do in the future. Click for more info...

Suitable for: 11 year olds
Going to school with my friends makes me happy, except if we're late, we have to clean the classroom or stay behind! It takes a long time to walk down the hill so we get up at dawn. Click for more info...

Suitable for: 7-14 year olds
I love running. Haile Gebreselassie is my hero. My big dream is to be a scientist because HIV/AIDS is such a problem worldwide, not just here in Ethiopia. Click for more info...

Suitable for: 7-14 year olds
I want to be a teacher when I'm older. I have a special skill which I could teach someone - how to build a house without using any nails! Click for more info...

Suitable for: 7-14 year olds
I love growing cabbages for my family in my vegetable patches. I sell them as well, so we can buy things we need like soap. Click for more info...

Suitable for: 11-14 year olds
I love playing netball! We don't play at school but our village chief keeps one for us to borrow whenever we like. I'd love my hair braided but I keep it short for school. Click for more info...