Egypt's 12-year-old student turned teacher - in pictures

Reem El-Khouly teaches classes outside amid school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic

Egyptian student becomes a teacher for children during COVID-19

Residents and a local company have donated materials to support Reem's classes. Reuters

Feb 11, 2021

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