RYAN HRELJAC: Ordinary kid, extraordinary impact. GET INVOLVED!

At age 6, RYAN HRELJAC learned that people around the world were dying because they had no access to clean water. And so, with the help of his family, Ryan raised his first $2,000 to build a well in Africa. For Ryan this was only the beginning: he went on to create the Ryan's Well Foundation, a charity committed to building clean water wells in Africa. He then took his message on the road lecturing in schools and forums across North America to raise awareness for his cause. Today, at 17, his fund-raising efforts are responsible for a total of 432 water and sanitation projects in 15 countries, providing clean water to over 577,640 people. For his achievement, he has been granted the 1x1 Award for helping fight child poverty, previously granted to Richard Gere and the Duchess of York

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[GiveCourage]

The little brother's like, "crap I'm not going do anything."

[DrAttention]

we are learning about you i think that it wonderful



[T4AVideos]

I wish more kids would take into their hands awesome projects like yours... truly inspiring. Congratulations!! You deserve the best!

[k4thyd1v47]

IN MY SCHOOL WERE LEARNING ABOUT THIS TOO ITS CALLED EXPERT 21

[MaII19]

yeih!!!

in my school we are doing somethings to help Ryan's Well!!!

ryan!! help us to help you!!

[coconutsaipan]

You are amazing.....a real hero. I am in tears watching your inspiring video - the world needs more people like you Ryan...

[analiticacuriosa]

Congratulations! you are unique...carry on like that!

[arqlinares]

Just great!!

[nurit50il]

Great!

[rockerlily]

WOOOO! I <3 this