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Inspirational Kids: Doing a Lot When You’re Little, Part III

By Sharon Schneider

 

“Hi, I’m Zoe.  If you’re an adult, go away.  If you’re a kid, come closer.”

I have to admit I ignored this admonition from 9-yr. old Zoe, who is spearheading a “kid-powered revolution” on behalf of a school in Tanzania. I watched the whole video with my 4-yr old daughter. She saw how Zoe raised $200 holding a lemonade stand with her friends and collected books and toys for the school.  What a dynamo.

Want to be inspired the next generation?  Want to see some great ideas for getting young kids involved in philanthropy?  Want to help your child connect with a child in Africa in a very personal and meaningful way? 

Check out the Kids section of Epic Change for all of the above.  (And watch for Zoe to get her own Disney show. This kid is charismatic in a way you don’t see in most 9-yr. olds.)

Now I’m off to help my 4-yr. old daughter draw a picture to send to Tanzania.

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3 Responses to “Inspirational Kids: Doing a Lot When You’re Little, Part III”

  1. » Inspirational Kids: Doing a Lot When You’re Little, Part III « The … » Chronicle of Philanthropy Says:
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  2. Stacey Monk Says:
    November 9, 2008 at 8:17 pm | Reply

    Sharon,

    Thanks so much for sharing Zoe with your readers. I have to admit, I’m perhaps one of the most proud aunts you’ll ever meet – and she’s our biggest little supporter, too.

    It’s truly amazing what a kid on a mission can accomplish. Did you see this recent story on CNN about this little boy’s dying wish to feed the homeless? http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/11/09/jaffey.wa.last.wish.komo

    Kids rock. And we could all use a little more of their unbridled idealism and limitless energy around important causes. They help us remember that anything is possible with a little imagination.

    Thanks for the post,
    Stacey @ Epic Change

  3. Sharon Schneider Says:
    November 10, 2008 at 8:48 am | Reply

    Several friends sent me that clip over the weekend, it’s amazing. Thanks, Stacy, for all that you do to get kids involved in excited about how they can connect with someone halfway across the world.

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