This girl is a hero.
Not everyone has access to the wonders of the Internet, let alone access to technology. In times where one has a need for information yet lacks the modern resources for information seeking, a traditional information hub such as a library could really be of great use to them. Katelyn Povolny spent a year raising money to build a library in Gulu, Uganda. The 14-year-old has managed to raise $19,000 for her project.
The 9th grader decided to work with Elephante Commons, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the people of Gulu recover from many years of war. The library is estimated to house about 10,000 books.
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image credit: Katelyn Povolny via KGW8