MrBeast builds village in Ghana to combat child labor
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YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, invested $10 million to construct Abna Dakwa, a new village in Ghana, to improve living conditions and reduce factors that contribute to child labor.
The development includes housing, a school, sanitation facilities, a marketplace, a farm, and a well, alongside drainage improvements for the existing community. Donaldson completed the project through his nonprofit, Beast Philanthropy, over eight months, focusing on addressing issues like inadequate housing, poor sanitation, and limited educational opportunities.
He acknowledged the project might not gain as much viewership as his typical content, but stated his dedication to the cause regardless. The village aims to provide a safer environment for children, keeping them in school and away from illegal work. Beast Philanthropy will also provide free school meals for five years, further supporting education. Beyond Ghana, the organization plans to deliver clean water, provide over 48 million meals, and plant more than 25 million trees.
Donaldson also indicated he supports many local philanthropic efforts in his home community of Greenville, North Carolina.
