What happens when a child growing up in a remote village never sees a map, a book, or a story about the world beyond their home? Hilma Weber knows firsthand—and she’s on a mission to change that.

In this episode, we chat with Hilma about her journey from Namibia to Switzerland and how her passion for books led her to create library boxes for underprivileged children. We dive into her beautifully illustrated Children’s Picture Atlas of Namibia and Africa, why maps spark curiosity, and how she’s inspiring a love for reading.

Plus, we hear a hilarious story about a roaring competition that terrified some chickens! 🦁📖🐔

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Hilma Weber website: https://hilma-weber.com/

Examples of Hilma’s books: https://hilma-weber.com/books/

- Children’s Picture Atlas of Namibia

- Children’s Picture Atlas of Africa

- The Treasure Hunt (A Tale of Friendship)

- Hear Me Too

- The Feelings

Development Workshop Namibia: https://dw-namibia.org/ecd.php

Information about The Sahel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel

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