For Citizenship Stage 2

1. John Wood
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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
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Trekked through the Himalayas during vacation.
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Met a ''resource director'' for schools of Annapurna Circuit of
Nepal.
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Both visited a school of 450 students.
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Books there were not for students their age.
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Inspired him to approach others for book donations.
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Returned with 3000 donated books a year later.
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Left his job at Microsoft.
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Devoted himself full time to Books for Nepal.
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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