2. INTRODUCTION
• Born in 1950s at St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Truly inspirational educator of children in
impoverished areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• An American humanitarian, professional speaker,
writer, and former mountaineer.
• co-founder and executive director of the non-profit
Central Asia Institute as well as the founder of the
educational charity Pennies for Peace.
3. INTRODUCTION
• He is the author or co-author of the New York Times
Bestsellers Three Cups of Tea and Stones into
Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in
Afghanistan and Pakistan.
• In April 2011, he was accused of using literary
license in his non-fiction books and of financial
improprieties at his charity, Central Asia Institute.
4. HISTORY
• Lived childhood in Tanzania, East Africa and
learned to speak Swahili.
• Family moved back to Minnesota.
• Served in U.S Army in Germany from 1975 to 1977.
• Trained as medic in army.
• Awarded Army Commendation Medal.
5. IMPACT
• Promised to build a school in Khane village.
• Was convinced to build a school in Korphe village
• Experienced frustration in efforts to raise money for
building the school.
• Was invited to serve as the first executive director of
Central Asia Institute.
• Advice sought after by U.S military leaders since
2007.
6. CREDITS
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