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Humanity · July 7, 2026
Teacher brings books and hope to children in remote village
Every Saturday, Rekha climbs three hours into the hills with a backpack of books. On the way down, the pack is empty and the children are still reading.
By Devika Menon · The Better India · 4 min read
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