A Facebook message that sparked hope

Steve Hartman visited Africa to investigate the story of how a suspicious Facebook message actually led to a friendship, and a publishing business that is investing in an impoverished community in Liberia.
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[@marciocoelho2481]

Don't confuse lack of money with lack of character.

[@jinsuhcolekim9560]

Its crazy how a single camera changed a whole community

[@dsbooysen1354]

Genuinely crying, as a South African, I know how much these acts of kindess and charity help poor people in Africa. God bless them both ❤

[@Venus-gn5oi]

This is a story of two good hearted men who's path were meant to cross each other, and to show that no matter how much evil tries to reign over this world, the good will always win.

[@dangelobana-ay1669]

Just because a person is Poor, doesn't mean they're not rich in Character!

[@HH-kl8ed]

Man receives 1000 and is told he must donate 500

[@Swift_Panda23]

“I had to find a way to compensate him or else I would become the scammer.”

[@innda6]

“Just because a person is poor, doesn’t mean their not rich in character” that is so true 🤝

[@jamessifsof6901]

Steve: Why did you not keep the money?

[@Krosstic]

The dude quoted the Bible and actually kept to his word...That’s honestly cool

[@dentipatutank4730]

"Helping other people makes me feel good." This is so real. Especially when we are in a complicated situation, help others then the joy will blast your heart. God bless these two.

[@kushmorejames8164]

Me, a 35 year old man, brought to tears. This is what our world needs.

[@MickeyMouse-bo5hj]

He's Not a hustler, He is a True Man.

[@reisuke730]

My man got 500$ from Facebook through that phone. Told u Nokia is the best phone

[@KVMGReal]

From a somewhat scammer to becoming an amazing person with everything great happening, I absolutely love how this ended, this really does go to show that there is a bit of good in this world left!

[@meeeeeeeeeeeep]

I know scammers are horrible, but when one grows up in poverty, it makes it a little easier to understand why people in these impoverished places feel forced to do this. Happy to see Joel be tbe change we need to see in the world. Ben is a wonderful man and his KZbin channel named, "Pleasant Green" is wonderful!

[@aroukapenn]

The guy didn't "show" him another side. He was genuine from the start. The guy was wrong about him

[@JessicaGail]

Not to be dramatic but this is one of the best stories of our time lmao

[@TheRedCreeperTRC]

This man's English is phenomenal given his struggles with poverty. Continually impressed by people's education even in some of the poorest nations of the world, really shows up people in the first world. Of course we have many bilingual people too, but most don't go much beyond their native language.

[@darkskinneddutchess4007]

Im from a African country also,some of our political and economical issues made so much damage.Our parents work so hard to put us through school only to be unemployed for decades.Currently also looking for an investor to start a business with,Lord knows how hard it is to beg but sometimes we are left with no