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Kenyan Teacher Who Donated 80% of Salary Wins $1 Million Global Teacher Prize

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Peter Tabichi, a science teacher from rural Kenya, was awarded the Global Teacher Prize in 2019, taking home $1 million. Known for his extraordinary generosity, he regularly gave away 80% of his personal income to support families living in poverty in his community. His dedication to education helped his students achieve recognition in national science competitions. The prize money is intended to improve educational infrastructure and address food insecurity in the local area.

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