Maasai girls who go to school have long days that start with the struggle to get to class at all.
Many have a 10-kilometre walk and occasionally, it is broken up by having to wait for elephants to move off the road so they can continue their journey.
After school come chores like fetching water or collecting wood, leaving little time to study.
One teacher saw how exhaustion made it hard for the children to learn.
In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we hear about how a new boarding facility means the girls are better able to concentrate and perform.
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TOP FEATURE: The difference a boarding school makes for Maasai girls
In Kenya, attending school is not necessarily straighforward for Maasai girls, with lengthy and potentially perilous journeys to class plus tiring chores in the evening. That leaves them little time for study, something a school dorm is seeking to change.
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Syrian musician writes songs of exile, flight and the scent of home
From war-torn beginnings to orchestral triumphs: Hesham Hamra fled to Germany in 2016 with only a cell phone and credit card. He then studied composition in Mannheim and today, writes works for the Staatsphilharmonie in Ludwigshafen. He can hardly believe his luck.
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German church fills seats with Taylor Swift music, fans of all ages
A visit to the Heidelberg church drawing fans of singer Taylor Swift. Attendees at the services say they leave feeling happy that they have experienced something comforting that has touched them spiritually.
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When classroom assistance comes with a rent-free room in shared flat
University students help school children with their studies in exchange for free accommodations - a project from the German city of Bremen that works on many levels.
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