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"An inspiring and emotional account of one woman's quest to educate and empower rural village children—a story that reminds us what a single person, fueled by conviction, can accomplish against all odds."

— Under a Zambian Tree

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Dora in the classroom
Northeastern Global News
February 28, 2023

Northeastern Graduate Writes Book About a Young Zambian Woman Fighting Poverty with Education

Northeastern Global News profiles how Fulbright scholar Joseph Schmitt's one-day visit to a village school turned into a year-long journey documenting Dora Moono Nyambe's mission to educate and protect rural children.

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Dora at Footprints of Hope
People Magazine
2024

Dora Moono Nyambe, TikTok Humanitarian Who Built a School in Zambia

People Magazine profiles Dora Moono Nyambe, the TikTok humanitarian who built a school in rural Zambia and dedicated her life to educating and protecting children.

Dora Moono Nyambe
Thomson Reuters
February 10, 2023

Zambian TikTok Star Shuns Trolls to Build Village School

Reuters covers how Teacher Dora overcame online trolls and built a village school from nothing, saving hundreds of children from abuse and forced marriage.

Dora Moono Nyambe
Daily Mail
2024

TikTok Star and Humanitarian Dora Moono Nyambe

The Daily Mail features Dora's extraordinary journey as a TikTok humanitarian who built a school and dedicated her life to protecting children in rural Zambia.

Dora and Joseph
Yahoo News / Sheboygan Press
2023

Kohler Native Shares Zambian Woman's Incredible Journey in New Book

How a Wisconsin native's Fulbright scholarship led to an unexpected year documenting a UN-recognized education advocate's extraordinary mission.

Dora at the school
Northeastern Research
2023

Fighting Poverty with Education, Hope, and Social Media

How Schmitt's Fulbright research led to the creation of Under a Zambian Tree and its connection to social media activism.

Footprints of Hope team
The Vibe With Ky
Podcast · December 2024

How Dora Moono Nyambe Transformed Education in Rural Zambia

Joseph Schmitt discusses Dora's mission, the book's inspiration, and how a chance TikTok connection led to a story that needed to be told.

Reader Reviews
★★★★★
"A powerful story of resilience that will stay with you long after you finish reading. Teacher Dora's journey is nothing short of extraordinary."
★★★★★
"Beautifully written and deeply moving. This book captures the raw reality of what it takes to create change in the most challenging circumstances."
★★★★★
"Everyone should read this. It restores your faith in humanity and shows how one person's determination can transform an entire community."
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