In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, we share the story of how a dusty, empty building in rural Cambodia became a bright and welcoming library. Jessica, Largo and Will, talk about the two-year journey - raising money, carrying six suitcases of books, painting in the heat, and working side by side with kids, volunteers, and the local community.
From replacing the roof to adding shelves, beanbags, and fairy lights, this project was about more than fixing up a space - it was about bringing joy, learning, and hope to hundreds of children. And it all started with one teenager’s vision.
@07:11 The Vision – Where it started
@13:02 Support – Donations and grants
@18:28 Fixing Up – Roof, paint, and shelves
@22:45 Community – Kids and helpers join in
@31:12 Challenges – Heat and deadlines
@37:16 Opening Day – Chalk and ribbon-cutting
@41:10 Next Steps – More books and teachers
@48:57 Weekly Challenge – Do one small thing
Before and After Pictures of the Library here.
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