Great News From Heal the World

Qi's old friend John Roberts shared with us three greatest achievements of his organization Heal the World in the past 2011. Let's hear his great news!

Posted By Wang Lin

1. Open University of West Africa

Its latest project, the Open University of West Africa (OUWA) was launched in November. OUWA is a primarily online university focused on West Africa. They have had a great response to this project! Their vision for OUWA is to empower their students with the necessary tools to develop West Africa. It is a long-term investment, and one based on consensus, not dictating the rules of the game. They have expressed to freshman class that they want them to build OUWA together!

These are the kids who inspired Heal the World.

2. John Bikes to Africa

Heal the World, Inc. Founder John Roberts has thus far biked 800 miles on his journey "Bike to Africa". He is on a campaign to raise awareness for OUWA. They are seeking to create partnerships with existing universities, recruit current university students to mentor their students, and funds for their endowment. This journey is a statement about committment to this important work.

"I am biking to Africa to raise awareness for Heal the World, Inc.'s latest project: the Open University of West Africa (OUWA). We are looking for students to mentor our students, professors to curate OER's into courses, and those who can give, to do so."

John is on his bike journey.

3. Peace School

Its core school, "the Peace school 1.0" has continued strong in 2011. Their fall enrollment was over 400 kids! Kids at the Peace School are given lunch everyday, enjoy relatively small classroom sizes, and an environment built on purpose and love.

Inside Peace School

Kids in Peace School drew this picture. So artistic!

What You Can Do Right Now!

1. Watch John Roberts's Qi 2011 Talk
2. Read John Roberts's Bio
3. Become a Qi Member
4. Attend the next Qi event
5. Book a Qi Speaker
6. Support Qi with time or money