#37 - Building a Library in Cambodia with Largo Sueiro - The WHY Matters Podcast

Send a textIn 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 thingBefore and After Pictures of the Library here.To Donate books for the library:TraskP.O. box 242Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064FREE College Application SessionThis program will be offered FREE for families! When you register, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.• Wednesday 8/20 at 1pm EST/5pm GMT• Wednesday 8/20 at 6pm EST/10pm GMT• Thursday 8/21 at 8am EST/12pm GMTFill out the Google Form to register for these free and helpful sessions!Leave us a voice message! Share your thoughts or questions at [email protected] or call 424-442-9295.The fabulous Luena Foundation who gave us guidance and recognized Largo with a Young Changemakers Grant.https://luena.org/arts-education/education-arts-young-changemaker-largo-sueiro-cambodia-libraryPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/worldtowningIf you would like to support us in a greater capacity where you can snag some cool swag, plus join us for monthly LIVE chats, and get huge discounts on future group trips. Thank you!GROUP TRIPShttps://worldtowningvoyages.com/Come travel with us! Our company is owned (and 100% guided) by a family of four full-time travelers. Our passion is building bridges between cultures, fueling personal development, and expanding hearts and minds alongside a community of like-hearted individuals.COACHINGhttps://worldtowning.com/learn-2/Are you looking for guidance to accomplish that big goal supporting your why? We are the couple for you. Let’s set up a chat to get you started on your dream life, whether it is full-time travel or something else.NEWSLETTERhttps://worldtowning.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=32de323857a58dc5ab35b897f&id=b0760c6efa10 years full-time travel with 2 world schooled kids, currently on a sailboat, writing about a travel lifestyle, eSupport the show