In 2013, our founder, Brad Otto, embarked on a mission with his home church to build water wells and address the water crisis in Ethiopia. During a visit to an open-air market, a brother and sister approached him with a simple request. As Brad didn’t speak Amharic, he turned to the group’s guide, Yohannes, to understand their plea. To his surprise, they were asking for a pen—just a pen so they could do their homework. This humble request for a basic tool, rather than money or food, profoundly impacted Brad. It underscored the vital role of education in providing hope and a pathway out of poverty. Education is one of the top three factors that can help lift individuals out of poverty, yet 145 million children worldwide lack access to it. Even those who can attend school often face severe shortages in essential resources like water, books, stationery, adequate facilities, and teaching aids. Since 2014, Acts of Wisdom has been dedicated to addressing these needs in schools across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Uganda. We all seek to make a difference, and we believe that focusing on education offers the most significant impact. By nurturing important social connections through education, we can create lasting positive change, fostering love, care, and a better world. Peace begins with education.