Overcoming Bureaucratic Obstacles in Building a School in India

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This chapter explores the challenges faced in navigating bureaucratic hurdles to demolish and rebuild a school in India. The speaker shares humorous instances, bureaucratic hurdles, and the strategies used to obtain permissions, including a surprising encounter with a government official. The discussion also touches on funding, impact on the community, and the commitment to further educational projects, with a particular emphasis on supporting girls' education.

Join us in this inspiring episode as Spanish artist Jordi Forniés shares his transformative journey from a passion-driven artist to an educational philanthropist in rural India. Discover how Jordi's background in art and science propelled him to undertake the monumental task of building a school, impacting the lives of hundreds of children. Learn about the challenges of navigating foreign bureaucracy, fundraising, and the local cultural dynamics that shaped this project. This episode is a testament to the power of determination and the impact of cross-cultural contributions to global education.

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