How does a person who could not read or spell their name until the age of 11 become an education officer who would go on to become a celebrated author? That was the burning question posed to Dr Euphemia Burke Robinson, a woman who refused to let her early struggles define her journey in life. For Robinson, education became not just the pathway out of poverty but a symbol to demonstrate to the world that yes, she is “smaddy too”.

- Jun 08, 2026 05:51 PM | Education