Resource: CNN Heroes: Viola Vaughn

Created: Apr 13, 2008
Updated: Apr 13, 2008
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CNN Heroes: Viola Vaughn

Keywords:	women education africa girls

Country:	.Global

Scale of activity:	Regional (international)

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Story Highlights
Detroit native moved to Africa to raise her grandchildren after her daughter died
After her husband died, she filled her days home-schooling her grandchildren
Locals took notice, and soon she began teaching girls who failed or dropped out
Her "10,000 Girls" program helps girls teach each other and become entrepreneurs