Hannah Godefa and her pencils empire

“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...