Reading Liberia books developed by CODE in partnership with local authors and illustrators feature prominently in the Girls’ Accelerated Learning Initiative, which aims to help over-age girls master literacy and numeracy skills. Without this program, girls such as Annie and Sarah, above from left, who are too old for their grade, are at high risk of never completing primary school as they contend with many social and economic barriers. (Photo: CODE/ Jefferson Krua, 2020)