A School Computer Changed His Life, Now He Helps 300 Children Get the Same Chance
Reported byThe Better India ↗·Sourced by Goodlede
Vivek Shangari, who taught himself programming from a school manual in 1987 and later survived homelessness, has donated over 96% of his wealth to Eklavya Trust, which now covers full education expenses for 300 children at risk of leaving school.
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