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Adam Braun is a visionary social entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for founding Pencils of Promise, an organization dedicated to providing education to children in developing countries. Born on October 31, 1983, in New York City, Braun's transformative journey began during a backpacking trip through Asia, where he was inspired to create change after witnessing the lack of educational resources. His commitment to unlocking potential through education has since built over 500 schools globally, leaving a powerful legacy of hope and opportunity for countless children.
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"What can a pencil do for all of us? Amazing things. It can write transcendent poetry, uplifting music, or life-changing equations; it can sketch the future, give life to untold beauty, and communicate the full-force of our love and aspirations."
Adam Braun
"I could enjoy the life that I had by virtue of the educational attainment that my grandparents and parents had pursued. Education was always incredibly valued in our family."
Adam Braun"There are many challenges in the global education ecosystem: from top-down systemic issues in how educational services are organized and delivered, to bottom-up issues of curriculum effectiveness, accountability, and human resource allocation."
Adam Braun"I'm not a non-profit person. I think of myself as an entrepreneur who wants to work on global education."
Adam Braun"It always surprises me when donors who operate successful businesses assume that just building a school structure means that a community now has access to education. When creating a business, does renting an office space now mean that you're producing goods, training staff and generating revenues?"
Adam Braun