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Paula Busey and Samwel Melami

A Colorado high school librarian's trip to Tanzania launched a globe-spanning cultural exchange that shows no signs of flagging. "As a teacher I knew that meeting Samwel could change my students' lives," says Paula Busey, shown here wearing a Maasai necklace at back, as Samwel teaches one of her students how to jump. The Maasai are known for their ability to leap high into the air from a standing position without the use of their arms.

>> Interview With Paula Busey and Samwel Melami

Photograph by Dana Romanoff

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