I have some very exciting news for you in today’s podcast. It relates to a personal dream of mine that has come true thanks to you – the Zero To Travel Podcast listeners!
I also interview Adam Braun, the founder of Pencils of Promise – a for-purpose charity that builds schools for children who wouldn’t otherwise have access to an education.
Listen in to find out how Adam’s background helped him start Pencils of Promise, how Pencils of Promise runs, and how you could build a school with Pencils of Promise.
You will learn:
- The personal dream that’s come true for Jason, thanks to the Zero To Travel listeners
- How travel had an impact on Adam’s life and career
- How Adam’s background helped him start Pencils of Promise
- What a “for-purpose” organization is
- The story of Pencil of Promise’s first school build
- How Pencils of Promise decides where to build schools
- How donations to Pencils of Promise work and where they go
- The heart-forward decisions Adam has been making recently
- The challenges Pencils of Promise is facing
- Creative fundraising ideas
- A common misconception people have about Adam
- The story of Adam’s very first student
- How you can raise the money to build a school
Resources Mentioned
- The Paradise Pack
- Pencils of Promise
- Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast with Adam Braun
- The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change
- Pencils of Promise with Adam Braun on Extra Pack of Peanuts
- Hitchhiking Stories From Scotland
- You’re Coming Hitchhiking Around Scotland With Me
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I love what Adam is doing! These types of movements can multiply their reach when travelers visit and support them. You may not be able to volunteer long term – but you can spread the message after visiting which is just as important!
I am so glad you shared this podcast with us. Please have more like this!
Thank you for listening and for your kind words here! I’ll do my best to have more podcasts around this subject. Have an awesome day!