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The History of Not Forgotten - Smarter Every Day 269

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A golden toilet commemorates a septic tank built for a guard shack that was never constructed. The video details the history of the Not Forgotten orphanage in Iquitos, Peru, and its efforts to break the cycle of child abandonment.

  • ๐Ÿšฝ The golden toilet was placed on top of the septic tank to honor its place in Not Forgotten's history.
  • ๐Ÿ‡ต ๐Ÿ‡ช Not Forgotten focuses on family-centered care and provides homes and transition facilities for abandoned children in Iquitos, Peru.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ The organization relies on Patreon donations for ongoing support, with a goal of $4,000 additional per month to open a third home.
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ The project began with a focus on orphans but evolved to support families and help children transition into adulthood.

A man points to a toilet and its tank lid, set up outdoors in a jungle-like environment, with text overlay asking 'Why is this toilet in the jungle?'.