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Apr 2023
27m 18s

Grandma’s gift

Bbc World Service
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Follow your dreams - but remember your roots! Instead of hearing from a letter writer, Namulanta talks to Alejandra about what it meant to receive letters of advice from her grandmother. Her grandma gave her blessing and guidance on moving abroad for a new life.

Letter writer: Alejandra’s grandmother Maria

Please send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”.

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