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Say Hello to XKCD Preschool and XKCD Library!
Posted by Christina Xu on
About a year ago, we asked you, our faithful Breadpig legion, to decide where we should donate $53,000 of profits from the XKCD book sales. We're now proud to show you where your money has gone: into a cheerful new preschool in Sri Lanka and an awesome new library in Nepal!
Sri Lanka: Leading by Example
Posted by Alexis Ohanian on
First, an update from Sri Lanka! Here are some pictures from the construction site of the Tharumal Singhithi Preschool that is being partially paid for with money from sales of XKCD, Volume 0. One day soon, this building will look like this and be full of happy children! Construction begins despite the rain Lots of progress! Next, the continuation of the (now very delayed) travel log! Of the four countries I was visiting, Sri Lanka had the highest literacy rate at 90.8*. According to my guide Chandima, Sri Lanka had a proud tradition of literacy that was visible just 20...
Sri Lanka: Education After the War
Posted by Christina Xu on
Education and reconciliation after the civil war in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka: Big Accomplishments, Baby Steps
Posted by Christina Xu on
In Sri Lanka, Room to Read is building dozens of brightly colored and stimulating preschools for the youngest students. Breadpig pays a visit, learns about the care that goes into designing a school and its curriculum, and plays with adorable children drawing pineapples.