2. Intro of John Wood
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the founder and board co-chair of Room to Read,
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is also the author of some books;
-Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An Entrepreneur's
Odyssey to Educate the World's Children
-the children's book Zak the Yak with Books on His Back.
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Member of the Clinton Global Initiative's Advisory Board
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A frequent lecturer at two schools
3. Intro
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Was born in January 1964, in Hartford, Connecticut.
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His family later settled in Athens, Pennsylvania.
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He studied high school in Athens.
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Holds a bachelor's degree.
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Holds a master's degree in business administration.
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John Wood worked as an executive for Microsoft.
4. History of his venture
Wood trekked through the Himalayas during vacation.
Met a ''resource director'' for schools of Annapurna Circuit of
Nepal.
Both visited a school of 450 students.
Books there were not for students their age.
Inspired him to approach others for book donations.
Returned with 3000 donated books a year later.
Left his job at Microsoft.
Devoted himself full time to Books for Nepal.
Books for Nepal formed Room to Read.
5. Impact of his venture
Room to Read impacted at least five million children's lives.
Provided increased access to better educational opportunities:
-Through its network of libraries and schools;
-Local language children’s books;
-and Girls’ education Program.
6. Credits
Websites/Sources Team names
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google.com Rayner Tan
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Wikipedia.com Jasper Heng
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Brian Jay Acuesta
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Bryant Kuah
