For months, Sibonga had been sharing. Three students, one Bible—carefully passing it between them during R4L classes, taking turns to read, always mindful not to damage the precious pages that had already seen so much use.

It wasn’t ideal, but it was enough. Or so she thought.

Then one afternoon, everything changed. The Peer Educators arrived at Phindokuhle High School carrying boxes—not just one or two, but several, stacked and sealed. When they opened them, Sibonga’s eyes widened. Inside were brand new R4L Bibles, donated by partners who believed every student deserved their own copy.

“Today I was given my own copy of the R4L Bible,” Sibonga says, still processing the moment. Her hands trembled slightly as she held it for the first time—not borrowed, not shared, but truly hers.

The first thing she did was write her name on the inside cover. In bold letters. Permanent. Unmistakable.

But the real joy came when she realized which version she’d received: a Zulu R4L Bible. Now she wouldn’t just read it alone at school—she could bring it home, share it with her family and read it in the language of her heart.