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Which country did the author visit to help save poverty?

  • Kenya (correct)
  • Tanzania
  • Rwanda
  • Uganda

    • What is the name of the social enterprise founded by the author and their friend?

  • So They Can (correct)
  • Abadeer Rangers
  • Miracle School
  • Mikey Swahili

    • How many children are currently enrolled at the abadeer Rangers primary school?

  • 700 (correct)
  • 300
  • 120
  • 1000

    • What inspired the author to continue on amidst the chaos in the IDP camp?

    <p>The stillness in the tent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author focus on during the five years mentioned?

    <p>Working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the clinic established in collaboration with the Kenyan Ministry of Health?

    <p>To support the medical needs of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author's husband and sister-in-law suggest they do?

    <p>Take time for themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message the speaker wants to convey about charity?

    <p>Charity involves receiving as well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Ubuntu' according to the text?

    <p>The essence of being human</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of children are orphaned and live off the rubbish dump?

    <p>Children affected by hiv/aids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jane's answer to the questionnaire reveal about happiness?

    <p>It depends on how we contribute to others' happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'I own a higher' mean?

    <p>I am unworthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives purpose and meaning to our lives?

    <p>Connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspires people to continue giving to communities in Africa?

    <p>Receiving more from the communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept of oneness does the author experience through their connection with Daniel and other people in Africa?

    <p>Ubuntu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people in the rubbish dump community offer cups of water to Mia?

    <p>To make Mia happy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of wealth mentioned?

    <p>Material wealth and emotional wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Edwin teach the speaker about wealth?

    <p>Wealth is about living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the people the speaker meets in Africa happier according to the text?

    <p>They value time over things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speaker's dream regarding charity?

    <p>To connect the materially wealthy with those rich in positive emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the clinic established in collaboration with the Kenyan Ministry of Health?

    <p>To provide medical support for the local community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author learn about the rubbish dump where Daniel lives?

    <p>It is a dark place with very few smiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Daniel say when the author offered to shake his hand?

    <p>These words mean 'I'm so ashamed'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message the speaker wants to convey about charity?

    <p>Charity should be a two-way street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the speaker to travel to Kenya and help save poverty?

    <p>Watching the film Hotel Rwanda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker's social enterprise, So They Can, aim to do?

    <p>Empower financially poor people through education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker mention about the IDP camps in Kenya?

    <p>They are located on 12 acres of land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the woman in the tent being raped during the 2007 election violence?

    <p>She gave birth to a child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author focus on during the five years mentioned?

    <p>Working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Ubuntu' according to the text?

    <p>The well-being of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jane's answer to the questionnaire reveal about happiness?

    <p>It depends on the happiness of friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author's husband and sister-in-law suggest they do?

    <p>Take time for themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message the speaker wants to convey about connection?

    <p>Connection is why we are here and gives purpose and meaning to our lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker learn from the people in Africa about happiness?

    <p>Happiness comes from being grateful and focusing on the present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker's encounter with the rubbish dump community teach them?

    <p>To be grateful for the choices they have.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker believe is the problem with the world?

    <p>The world has drawn its circle of family too small.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of wealth mentioned?

    <p>Material wealth and emotional wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker believe charities need to discard in order to revolutionize charity?

    <p>The traditional charitable role of professional Biggers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do businesses and governments need to invest in?

    <p>Philanthropy and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker imagine a world where people give based on?

    <p>Realization of the need to give for personal happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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