Special teacher

April 11, 2023 - 15:35

Born with Brittle bone disease, 33-year-old Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tam had to quit school from Grade 9. But that would not stop her learning and making a difference in society. Day by day she is trying her best to bring knowledge and passion for studying to children in her neighbourhood by offering a special class right at her home.

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