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Best in Class: Featured Campaigners
Meet the incredible people (33,697 and counting) who are committed to providing children in the developing world with access to quality education. Join them: http://pencilsofpromise.org/get-started/
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Meet James Langer: PoP Advisory Board member and business entrepreneur going above and beyond in…
Meet James Langer: PoP Advisory Board member and business entrepreneur going above and beyond in…
Over the last four years, James Langer has supported two Pencils of Promise partner communities in Guatemala and Laos, joined the Pencils…
Pencils of Promise
Apr 10, 2018
Meet Phil: a fierce PoP campaigner who’s made it his life’s mission to empower generations to come.
Meet Phil: a fierce PoP campaigner who’s made it his life’s mission to empower generations to come.
Phil Evans is a dedicated PoP supporter who has recently committed to running one of the world’s most challenging races for PoP.
Pencils of Promise
Mar 26, 2018
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Meet Brandon: a 23-year-old crushing marathon records for kids around the world.
Meet Brandon: a 23-year-old crushing marathon records for kids around the world.
Brandon Iabella is not your average 23-year-old, campaigner or marathon-runner, for that matter.
Pencils of Promise
Jan 23, 2018
Meet Abigail: full-time college student and impassioned education advocate.
Meet Abigail: full-time college student and impassioned education advocate.
Her fierce commitment to quality education has led to $25,000+ raised—and counting.
Pencils of Promise
Jan 17, 2018
Meet Dawn & Claire: adventure seekers and PoP enthusiasts pedaling for promise across the globe.
Meet Dawn & Claire: adventure seekers and PoP enthusiasts pedaling for promise across the globe.
The pair is cycling nearly 15,000 miles, all in the name of education.
Pencils of Promise
Aug 18, 2017
Meet Brighton High School’s PoP team: innovative campaigners and champions of education for all.
Meet Brighton High School’s PoP team: innovative campaigners and champions of education for all.
A group of dedicated, passionate and awe-inspiring high schoolers pull out all of the stops in support of PoP!
Pencils of Promise
Aug 1, 2017
Meet Stuart and Megan Rogers: huge supporters of education and dreaming big.
Meet Stuart and Megan Rogers: huge supporters of education and dreaming big.
Together, Megan and Stuart are dedicated to making the world a better place.
Pencils of Promise
Jul 11, 2017
Meet Sean: he’s braving the toughest of obstacles in support of quality education for more children…
Meet Sean: he’s braving the toughest of obstacles in support of quality education for more children…
Sean is campaigning for PoP with serious grit and determination!
Pencils of Promise
Jun 20, 2017
Meet Penn State’s PoP Club: they’re making big strides toward even bigger goals
Meet Penn State’s PoP Club: they’re making big strides toward even bigger goals
Students in the PSU PoP Club are promoting literacy by helping kids in Ghana gain access to quality books!
Pencils of Promise
Jun 8, 2017
Meet Alexandra: she’s going above and beyond…and 26.2 miles for education for all
Meet Alexandra: she’s going above and beyond…and 26.2 miles for education for all
Alexandra Lock is an enthusiastic athlete on the move to support children’s education globally.
Pencils of Promise
Apr 21, 2017
Meet Joe Walker: he’s campaigning for education through sharing education
Meet Joe Walker: he’s campaigning for education through sharing education
Joe Walker is supporting quality education by teaching others how to find their purpose and pursue their dreams.
Pencils of Promise
Mar 29, 2017
Meet Patricia: a campaigner with the ultimate can-do attitude
Meet Patricia: a campaigner with the ultimate can-do attitude
Through simple actions of collecting bottles and cans—and great persistence—Patricia achieved her goal of funding a school build in Ghana.
Pencils of Promise
Mar 9, 2017
Meet B.A.P’s Helping Hands: they’ve inspired a global community that gives back
Meet B.A.P’s Helping Hands: they’ve inspired a global community that gives back
B.A.P’s Helping Hands is a dedicated group of individuals who want to give back in the name of their inspiration.
Pencils of Promise
Feb 21, 2017
Meet Danny Mapes: he’s always looking for the next best way to support PoP
Meet Danny Mapes: he’s always looking for the next best way to support PoP
Danny Mapes is a member of the Pencils of Promise Leadership Council in New York. A friend and former co-worker introduced Danny to PoP…
Pencils of Promise
Feb 9, 2017
Meet Norman: he’s educating others on the power of education
Meet Norman: he’s educating others on the power of education
Norman is an actor, writer, producer and activist, who’s sharing his passion for education with his community.
Pencils of Promise
Dec 15, 2016
Meet Sophia, Owen and Marshall: the high school rockstars who’ve raised $60k+ for education
Meet Sophia, Owen and Marshall: the high school rockstars who’ve raised $60k+ for education
After fundraising for their first PoP school, this trio is doubling down and working toward furthering educational opportunities globally.
Pencils of Promise
Nov 29, 2016
Meet Rohil and Samik: kids on a mission to help kids
Meet Rohil and Samik: kids on a mission to help kids
Rohil and Samik are brothers in primary school who are creatively fundraising to increase educational opportunities worldwide.
Pencils of Promise
Nov 18, 2016
Meet Stephen: he’s giving back by “charging it forward”
Meet Stephen: he’s giving back by “charging it forward”
Stephen Garten created Charity Charge which is making it easy to support PoP
Pencils of Promise
Nov 3, 2016
Meet Eric and Brittny: the ultimate PoP dream team
Meet Eric and Brittny: the ultimate PoP dream team
Campaigners, advocates and field trip participants over the past 5 years—they’re adding Advisory Board members to their list of PoP roles.
Pencils of Promise
Oct 12, 2016
Meet Jalpa Purani: she’s putting education first for her children and children around the world
Meet Jalpa Purani: she’s putting education first for her children and children around the world
Jalpa and her family ran, biked, and baked their way to a full school build
Pencils of Promise
Sep 27, 2016
Meet Eric Thai: he’s putting the fun in fundraising
Meet Eric Thai: he’s putting the fun in fundraising
Eric Thai created a PoP birthday campaign that exceeded expectations — he’s sharing some great tips about campaigning.
Pencils of Promise
Sep 13, 2016
Meet Hartley’s Legacy: A group of musicians with a talent for giving back
Meet Hartley’s Legacy: A group of musicians with a talent for giving back
The students of Hartley’s Legacy are using their music to promote causes they care deeply about.
Pencils of Promise
Aug 30, 2016
Denik: a company of creatives using art to promote global education
Denik: a company of creatives using art to promote global education
Meet the artists of Denik who create beautiful notebooks to support artists and students around the world.
Pencils of Promise
Aug 9, 2016
Meet Chris Morgan: Making a difference one marathon at a time
Meet Chris Morgan: Making a difference one marathon at a time
Chris is a PoP Campaigner on a mission to go the extra mile for children’s education around the world.
Pencils of Promise
Jul 26, 2016
Meet Melvis Langyintuo: A fundraiser come full circle
Meet Melvis Langyintuo: A fundraiser come full circle
Born in Ghana, Melvis knows from firsthand experience the difference that a quality education can have on a child’s life — it changed his.
Pencils of Promise
Jul 8, 2016
Meet the English Power Pack: A group of educators revolutionizing how we learn English
Meet the English Power Pack: A group of educators revolutionizing how we learn English
Gabby’s company provides creative learning solutions to those seeking to learn English at home, while giving back to PoP along the way.
Pencils of Promise
Jun 28, 2016
Meet Jane: A 12-year-old fundraising superstar
Meet Jane: A 12-year-old fundraising superstar
After realizing that not all children are able to receive an education, Jane rallied her community to help build a school in Guatemala.
Pencils of Promise
Jun 1, 2016
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