Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Hannah Godefa and her pencils empire
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“It’s really amazing,” said
Godefa, who has just been honoured with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for
her volunteer efforts. “For you and me, a pencil is not a big deal, but it
makes a big difference to the education of these children in Ethiopia. How is a
child expected to learn when there’s no pencil or supplies?” Godefa’s Pencil
Mountain campaign has inspired many, including a 10-year-old girl who donated
her $150 birthday money and elderly members at Godefa’s local parish who
emptied their coin purses week after week to raise money for the supplies. Read more...
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