The Well that Changed the World

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Who is the main character in the story?

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Ryan, a six-year-old Canadian schoolboy.

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What problem did Ryan learn about in his classroom?

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Many people in developing African countries couldn’t get enough clean water.

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What was Ryan's initial plan to help?

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To earn money to build a single well somewhere in Africa.

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How much money did Ryan initially raise?

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$70.

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What did Ryan learn about the cost of building a well?

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It actually cost $2,000 to build a well.

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What did Ryan do to raise more money for the well?

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He asked for help from his classmates and neighbors and persuaded them to donate money.

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What was the outcome of Ryan's fundraising efforts?

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He raised $2,000, with which a well was built near a primary school in Uganda.

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How did the children at the school in Uganda feel about the well?

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They were grateful to Ryan and invited him to visit.

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What did Ryan experience when he visited Uganda?

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He saw the finished well and hundreds of delighted students who welcomed him.

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What did Ryan's experience lead him to do later?

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He set up a foundation to encourage more people to help.