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de-microloanInspiration is the key to turning budding young economists into thriving entrepreneurs. This true story tells how Kojo – a clever boy living in Ghana Africa – turned eggs into a college education. With the help of a few coins from a “micro-loan”, Kojo built a chicken business that pulled an entire village out of poverty. Links take readers to worldwide organizations that make a difference, and learn how to launch needy families in a new direction. Newspaper activities include Business Bingo and a scavenger hunt to find people helping people.

In this issue students will:

  • Learn about the “one hen” organization
  • Understand compassion and helping others
  • Recognize that small loans can make a big difference
  • Be inspired to be creative
  • Use the newspaper to identify acts of generosity and kindness
  • Use the internet to connect to children around the world

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