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Chess Becomes Tool to Beat Poverty

The Gift of Chess, a U.S. aid group, has set up a workshop in Ghana producing chess pieces for women’s empowerment and youth development. The group is using chess to create jobs and strengthen communities through the game. 

SOURCE: VOA

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