


Complete program at: http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=328 Former Microsoft executive John Wood discusses hand-delivering a load of donated books to a rural village in Nepal, an experience that inspired him to quit his job and start the international non-profit organization "Room to Read." ... More
Complete program at: http://fora.tv/fora/showthread
.php?t=328
Former Microsoft executive John Wood discusses hand-delivering a load of donated books to a rural village in Nepal, an experience that inspired him to quit his job and start the international non-profit organization "Room to Read."
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John Wood discusses "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An Entrepreneur's Odyssey to Educate the World's Children"
In 1998, John Wood was a rising executive at Microsoft when he took a vacation that changed his life. What started as a trekking holiday in Nepal became a spiritual journey, and then a mission: to change the world one book and one child at a time. So upon returning from holiday, John did what most of us can only dream of doing: he walked away from millions to do "more". Over the next five years he would make the unlikely marriage between Microsoft business practices and the world of non-profits to create Room to Read, an organization that has created a network of over 2,000 schools and libraries (with over one million books) throughout communities in Southeast Asia and India. Less
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grassrootscharities Says:
Jan 24, 2012 - Great video! And very interesting to see how things are nowadays and the things they were hoping for in the future.
33Lausanne Says:
Aug 29, 2011 - we give our vote to" NEW" which stands for Nepal Empowerment of Women They need books and much more, high up in the remote village about 4 hrs from Kathmandu
ammusi Says:
Jul 7, 2011 - you give me hope in this world - and so many others as well, God Bless YOU! You are wonderful.
fadinnahani Says:
Mar 3, 2011 - nice.....so motivated
ayalahollywood Says:
Jun 13, 2010 - ~ Many Blessings!~ שלום --אמן ♥LOVE U ALL♥ AYALA. ★★★★★five stars celeberties - PSYCHIC/ADVISOR/COACHER★★★★★
ayalahollywood Says:
Jun 13, 2010 - ~ Many Blessings!~ שלום --אמן ♥LOVE U ALL♥ AYALA. ★★★★★five stars celeberties - PSYCHIC/ADVISOR/COACHER★★★★★
lyncholic Says:
Jun 6, 2010 - this man is great
rudhianchlissma Says:
May 8, 2010 - he is the greatest man on earth!!
nastikji Says:
Jul 8, 2009 - i love u john
mujkocka Says:
Jun 7, 2009 - when i was 9. i have received a set of children encyclopedia. it was the main reason why i love science and animal today. and my thirst for knowledge has been inspired by these books. i still remember the average distance between the sun and earth to this day. 1496506260m. :-) i am so glad the world has wonderful people like you john. i hope i get to meet you some day. and i will planning to follow your foot step in the next 2-3 years. i can hardly wait.
luminadinlumina Says:
Mar 29, 2009 - WAKE UP PEOPLE
kprashanta Says:
Mar 20, 2009 - john u have done a tremendous job.....u have changed many peoples lives..... u truly rock
radicalhit Says:
Aug 25, 2008 - this guy can make a difference. i believe he can and will change the world
konabreeze Says:
Apr 22, 2008 - この本は良い本です。 社会起業について知るだけでなく、作者が言う「大きく考えることで人が集まる」など一般の事業についても参考になると思います。
mootopia Says:
Feb 26, 2008 - The book is fantastic. What an inspirational read, and a call to action.
Yesica1993 Says:
Sep 16, 2007 - What a fantastic story.
anuzu Says:
Sep 9, 2007 - John, Thank you so much for helping out the children of my country, Nepal. I have a dream of doing what you have done to Nepal. I am in Australia doing my degree in IT.. I vow this day will come when I will come back and do something good like yourself to my own country Nepal. We need people like you. Thank you once again.
sergioalveslazzari Says:
Aug 1, 2007 - Prezado John Wood , O seu livro é maravilhoso , espero voce no Brasil. Precisamos muito da sua energia aqui.Poderia organizar a sua vinda Um abraço Sergio Fiquei muito feliz pelo retorno !
Kshitiz27 Says:
Apr 5, 2007 - John, you have become a hero!!! SALUTE to you and your efforts to chage the world!
bigyan10 Says:
Feb 11, 2007 - may you live a hundred years! and more!