The Youngest Headmaster In The World

[Richard Norway]

I just ran across this article on BBC News and it made me cry. What an inspiring tale for all of us to hear.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8299780.stm

[dude]

Oh my, Richard, that is so inspiring.

Thanks for sharing with us!

[Bruin Fisher]

I read this earlier today on the BBC - and it made me cry too.

A wonderful heart-warming story about an inspiring young man. I hope the news item helps him get the support he needs.

[DesDownunder]

The human spirit to do good just cannot be stopped, can it?

This story will result in Babar Ali helping people everywhere, just through the example of his work becoming known, worldwide.

Now what can I do in my back yard?

[The Pecman]

Very moving story. I know people who've lived and worked in India, and that's a very tough place to survive, even if you have a job and money. This kid is a saint.

[colinian]

This is a situation where a micro-grant could be given to Ali to allow him to have a cover constructed in his back yard (with his parent's approval, of course) and to purchase benches, a generator and the fuel to run it to provide light, a blackboard, and other supplies that would make his job as a teacher easier.

Colin

[Cole Parker]

I certainly understand everyone's thoughts of support and encouragement for what this boy it doing, but a cautionary note might be inserted here. If money starts pouring or even trickling in, venal adults will see it. The urge will be high for someone to take advantage of it, and suddenly the kids being helped may not be any longer. Everything can change if a quick grab at the available dollar takes place.

What he's doing is wonderful. As there's no money involved, he has volunteers helping him. How little it would take before everything could change.

C