White Chalk

A story of compassion and a mission to educate

By: John Matthews

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Paperback | 1 December 2021

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An uplifting story of Courage , Compassion and Hope

In the spring of 2009 John Matthews was a 45-year-old Finance Director living a comfortable life in Dubai. All that changed forever when he took a trekking holiday to Nepal with a group of friends. Moved by the poverty and the appalling plight of the nations children, he decided to help. By-passing the increasingly bloated and self perpetuating aid industry, he established his own charity- Children of the Mountain - and spent the next decade building schools and educating children in Nepal.

Corruption, civil unrest and foul weather all played their part in Johns remarkable journey. So, too, did the people-parents, teachers, and especially children, whose lives, hopes dreams and struggles are described here with honesty, respect and humor. Tough decisions are made, difficult issues are grappled with, from caste discrimination to child marriage and alcoholism. Giving, caring and fighting all take their toil on the author, physically and emotionally, especially when an earthquake threatens to undo years of hard work. Yet he perseveres and his work continues to impact lives.

Industry Reviews

A story that will break your heart , lift your soul and make you laugh out loud in equal measure. It will give you hope and perhaps inspire you t find your own path to change your world for the better. - Matthew Baylis, Author of ' Man belong Mrs. queen' and ' A Death at the Palace'

A fantastic account of passion and commitment to improve education in Nepal. John is an inspiration and continues to deliver positive impact for the children of the mountains- Alan Sweetman, Executive Director, The Pahar Trust

White chalk is a compelling interesting and amusing story of a remarkable journey. It is an inspiring account of how much you can achieve in any field, no matter how far outside your experience or comfort zone if you have the necessary determination and energy.- Nick Hinton Chairman Britain and Nepal NGO Network

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