Becoming a meme helps Ghana boy to pay for his education
2 Nov 2016 12:28 PM IST2 Nov 2016 12:28 PM IST
meme helps Ghana boy to pay for his education
A five-year-old boy in Ghana unknowingly ended up raising thousands of dollars for his education after being clicked by photographer Carlos Cortes. His photograph soon quickly circulated around the internet as a meme. (Photo: Instagram- We hope that Jake and his friends are able to fulfill their dreams of getting a quality education.
- The campaign was a success and they were able to raise around $2,000 (10 per cent of its target) in just 24 hours.
- Solomon Adufa, the philanthropist who started the art school where Jake is taught, later set up a GoFundMe page to help fund the child's education and raise resources for his classmates.
- People instantly fell in love with the little boy's sweet looks and shared his photo on social media.
- The boy in the picture is Jake who lives in a small village called Asempanaye which is surrounded by thick tropical forests. He was photographed when he was busy working during a class that aims to teach children how to draw and paint.
A five-year-old boy in Ghana unknowingly ended up raising thousands of dollars for his education after being clicked by photographer Carlos Cortes. His photograph soon quickly circulated around the internet as a meme. (Photo: Instagram
meme helps Ghana boy to pay for his education
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