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Meet Sophia Fan, the 17-Year-Old Behind Literacy Cycle Nonprofit
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What Happened?
Sophia Fan, a 17-year-old from Maryland, founded Literacy Cycle, a nonprofit that has donated over 7,000 books in four years to children in the U.S. and abroad.
Key points
- Sophia Fan started collecting and redistributing books at age 13.
- Literacy Cycle has chapters in five U.S. states and one in Rwanda.
- The initiative began with used AP textbooks and has expanded to various educational materials.
- Since 2022, the organization has distributed over 7,000 books.
- Fan aims to reduce the financial burden of educational materials for students.
Key insights
- Literacy Cycle's growth reflects a rising awareness of educational inequality.
- Fan's experience in China informs her commitment to improving access to learning materials.
- The nonprofit model encourages youth involvement in community service.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the importance of access to educational resources for all children.
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Source
Times of India
