A Facebook message that sparked hope

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  • Опубліковано 21 кві 2018
  • 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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  • @jinsuhcolekim9560
    @jinsuhcolekim9560 4 роки тому +5853

    Its crazy how a single camera changed a whole community

    • @tonyrebel63
      @tonyrebel63 3 роки тому +107

      You just never know whose life you might impact by saying hello.

    • @viva2pk
      @viva2pk 3 роки тому +29

      I know. It’s amazing.

    • @ericmajor4335
      @ericmajor4335 3 роки тому +11

      The key is dont jug

    • @hagamapama
      @hagamapama 3 роки тому +27

      Turned a scammer into a photojournalist and a published author.

    • @Manifestwithmark
      @Manifestwithmark 3 роки тому +35

      It wasn’t the camera it was the person who changed a whole community! If the camera was given to another person they probably would have just sold it. And not because they are a bad person but because they are trying to survive

  • @marciocoelho2481
    @marciocoelho2481 4 роки тому +5555

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

    • @rlight7666
      @rlight7666 4 роки тому +25

      Amen!

    • @christopherdraper5815
      @christopherdraper5815 4 роки тому +5

      Marcio Coelho he was trying to rip people off. Is that good character

    • @marciocoelho2481
      @marciocoelho2481 4 роки тому +95

      @@christopherdraper5815 was he? That doesn't come across in the video.

    • @rlight7666
      @rlight7666 4 роки тому +42

      @@christopherdraper5815 did you even watch the video?!? Or are you not a student of comprehension?

    • @christopherdraper5815
      @christopherdraper5815 4 роки тому +6

      r light
      Ya he was trying to scam a guy.
      The guy messed with him
      And then the guy bought him a camera
      And sent him pictures.
      HE STILL TRYED TO SCAM HIM

  • @dsbooysen1354
    @dsbooysen1354 2 роки тому +1147

    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 ❤

    • @low-cozmic3364
      @low-cozmic3364 2 роки тому +8

      Half South African, it is one of the richer parts of Africa but there is a lot of crime and poverty. Ramaphosa isn't doing much as well

    • @low-cozmic3364
      @low-cozmic3364 2 роки тому +2

      @IcyMiracle Hello

    • @asriel5965
      @asriel5965 2 роки тому

      unlike you guys you burn people

    • @asriel5965
      @asriel5965 2 роки тому

      @@low-cozmic3364 unlike you guys you burn people

    • @asriel5965
      @asriel5965 2 роки тому

      unlike you guys you burn people

  • @Venus-gn5oi
    @Venus-gn5oi 2 роки тому +661

    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.

    • @garybrunecz7785
      @garybrunecz7785 2 роки тому

      Money rules over this planet and the one's who have the most will gladly commit atrocities and evil deeds if it means getting more power and getting what they want. After all when you control armies of armed assassins who will jump when you order them to and cannot be held accountable for you actions. They live by their own set of rules and care not what you or I think. We are just a number,

    • @Jondgsh
      @Jondgsh Рік тому +8

      Well said my friend

  • @dangelobana-ay1669
    @dangelobana-ay1669 4 роки тому +13366

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

    • @hellynnwheels6819
      @hellynnwheels6819 4 роки тому +20

      D'Angelo Bana-ay not a “zero”

    • @OTnerd7
      @OTnerd7 4 роки тому +56

      AMEN!!!

    •  4 роки тому +7

      What a great idea!

    • @simonaz-h7129
      @simonaz-h7129 4 роки тому +58

      bruv i was reading and he said that

    • @SK-hd1yk
      @SK-hd1yk 4 роки тому +51

      My parents are from a poor country and we fortunately live a better life in the U.K., I went to visit my parents country for the first time last year and the poor people were much kinder and wiser than the middle class and wealthier people in that country.

  • @MickeyMouse-bo5hj
    @MickeyMouse-bo5hj 5 років тому +4636

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

    • @amenh1
      @amenh1 5 років тому +1

      I don't care how he helped these kids this is WRONG! Scamming helpless vunrable people to help people? Causing more trouble then help.

    • @rickross9829
      @rickross9829 5 років тому +39

      The definition of hustler has gotten dirtied over time, it just means someone who works hard and is an entrepreneur

    • @bob-manuel
      @bob-manuel 5 років тому +16

      S3RL BABE Joel was never a scammer go and check Ben's channel it's called "Pleasant Green"

    • @keuwlcat1319
      @keuwlcat1319 5 років тому +3

      @@amenh1 what about those kids to some people who already have privileges sure its stealing but really it's not that bad the way you are making it sound compared to money taking and what they have besides you have to be a idiot to be scammed like this

    • @Aliciaek
      @Aliciaek 5 років тому

      Yeahhhh...you are 100% right.

  • @innda6
    @innda6 2 роки тому +120

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

  • @Swift_Panda23
    @Swift_Panda23 2 роки тому +422

    “I had to find a way to compensate him or else I would become the scammer.”
    Such a beautiful story. Humans can be better. And this video proves that

  • @jamessifsof6901
    @jamessifsof6901 5 років тому +6158

    Steve: Why did you not keep the money?
    Joel: It’s stealing, and I would be dishonest.
    That says it all!

    • @lisajackson1114
      @lisajackson1114 5 років тому +176

      There are good people all over the world in bad situation

    • @dharmeshnatanta4616
      @dharmeshnatanta4616 5 років тому +51

      these words stuck in my mind toooo....real man

    • @AvesZephyros
      @AvesZephyros 5 років тому +38

      We as humans must come together now more than ever... when there is enough for everyone, but not everyone has enough, how can any of us be happy?

    • @Dr.MorsIcatis
      @Dr.MorsIcatis 5 років тому +8

      Rare case

    • @neilsiebenthal8696
      @neilsiebenthal8696 4 роки тому +2

      @Ric_V_30 thats just ignorant.

  • @HH-kl8ed
    @HH-kl8ed 4 роки тому +10246

    Man receives 1000 and is told he must donate 500
    Man instead donates almost all of it
    If anyone has ever earned my respect, it’s him

    • @angelastacey8117
      @angelastacey8117 4 роки тому +76

      Not exactly how it happened, but ok, it was still a most worthy gesture! Cheers!

    • @amonGustavo07
      @amonGustavo07 4 роки тому +16

      Too Funny um... sorry to break it to you but this is cbs

    • @marcoantoniomirandar
      @marcoantoniomirandar 4 роки тому +117

      @@amonGustavo07 This story has nothing to do with CBS. They just reported on the story. It literally all happened and was coordinated by Ben and Joel whom you met in the video. CBS simply made a video about Ben's video's on his UA-cam channel.

    • @amonGustavo07
      @amonGustavo07 4 роки тому +6

      marcoantoniomirandar sorry to break it yo you but.... he deleted his comment because it was stupid

    • @gravellane150
      @gravellane150 4 роки тому +10

      I want to watch this video over and over again and try to capture any amount of wonderful it contains forever.

  • @dentipatutank4730
    @dentipatutank4730 2 роки тому +280

    "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
    @kushmorejames8164 2 роки тому +94

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

  • @Krosstic
    @Krosstic 4 роки тому +15389

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

    • @Topic_____542
      @Topic_____542 4 роки тому +225

      Lol God's word came right back at him. I think this guy just needed something to do and needed to be pushed in the right direction.

    • @pacifistminigun3987
      @pacifistminigun3987 4 роки тому +14

      @Abdullah what

    • @blackmirrah5375
      @blackmirrah5375 4 роки тому +24

      @Abdullah Islam is a joke and muhamad the p3d0

    • @blackmirrah5375
      @blackmirrah5375 4 роки тому +4

      @Abdullah Allah is a p!?p of hooris

    • @blackmirrah5375
      @blackmirrah5375 4 роки тому +15

      @Abdullah you are just another brainwashed 😂😂😂

  • @aroukapenn
    @aroukapenn 5 років тому +2768

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

    • @MysticMavi
      @MysticMavi 5 років тому +20

      No he wasn't. Watch his latest video about that Miguel guy. He is still a scammer and he wanted more money which Ben didn't send. Once a scammer always a scammer!

    • @LoskiWay
      @LoskiWay 5 років тому +125

      MysticMavi you are getting Joe and another person mixed up. Most Liberian are not good at being scammers. Nigerian are good at being scammers.

    • @akishot6735
      @akishot6735 5 років тому +53

      MysticMavi different dude

    • @joseph9531
      @joseph9531 5 років тому +2

      Yes it was a divine connection!

    • @person-ey2ct
      @person-ey2ct 5 років тому

      your so easily fooled...to think scamming isn't possible

  • @KVMGReal
    @KVMGReal 2 роки тому +160

    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!

    • @FreshtexBlackman
      @FreshtexBlackman 2 роки тому +31

      The guy was never a scammer, maybe Ben thought so at first but he wasn't a scammer he is just poor, so y'all need to stop with the narrative that he's a "changed" man or reformed scammer.

    • @srichey444
      @srichey444 Рік тому +9

      What show did you watch? He was NEVER a scammer. Get your eyes checked and the wax out of your ears.

    • @FVWhimsy2010
      @FVWhimsy2010 Рік тому +8

      He never scammed...he needed help.

    • @ariellebrowne
      @ariellebrowne Рік тому +4

      @@FreshtexBlackman Exactly if anyone was reformed it was Ben

  • @meeeeeeeeeeeep
    @meeeeeeeeeeeep 11 місяців тому +19

    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 UA-cam channel named, "Pleasant Green" is wonderful!

  • @JessicaGail
    @JessicaGail 4 роки тому +6823

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

    • @xoxxobob61
      @xoxxobob61 4 роки тому +101

      This was a great story and it shows how we stereotype people because a African man was simple in his request Ben then judged Joel initially. We all are guilty of this at some point.

    • @reedtheinfinite
      @reedtheinfinite 4 роки тому +13

      It’s beautiful

    • @dennis3041
      @dennis3041 4 роки тому +49

      @@xoxxobob61 or maybe he didnt trust him because He was some random Person asking for money

    • @samantharaymond62
      @samantharaymond62 4 роки тому +1

      How do you buy this book

    • @realSimoneCherie
      @realSimoneCherie 4 роки тому +5

      Oh it’s not dramatic, it’s just incredible!

  • @reisuke730
    @reisuke730 5 років тому +4030

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

    • @eliffi6426
      @eliffi6426 5 років тому +29

      why did he have nokia but then like 150 dollar shoes xd

    • @vicowiz1
      @vicowiz1 5 років тому +42

      5:05 does not read Nokia, Bro.. ✌🏼

    • @jackcallahan6748
      @jackcallahan6748 5 років тому

      lol

    • @dianabaltazar7818
      @dianabaltazar7818 5 років тому +13

      That old dinosaur

    • @neverrios
      @neverrios 5 років тому +18

      @@eliffi6426 some of the stuff we donate or that doesn't get selled goes to country's that are poor where they then sell it for cheap well what we consider cheap

  • @TheRedCreeperTRC
    @TheRedCreeperTRC 2 роки тому +70

    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.

    • @JoshuaKimbrough
      @JoshuaKimbrough Рік тому

      English is Liberia's official language as it was founded by former black slaves from America. It is taught in schools, all the street signs and official government documents are in ENGLISH. You sound very ignorant bro

    • @trcimalo763
      @trcimalo763 Рік тому +5

      In Liberia English is the official language so English was probably his native language.

    • @gomaamog4975
      @gomaamog4975 Рік тому +6

      @@trcimalo763 Official language and native language are two totally different things. Official languages are usually languages most africans learn as a second language but they have their own mother tongue.

    • @user-eh2jk6mf9s
      @user-eh2jk6mf9s Рік тому +3

      It happens. I have seen people selling things by the beach speaking several languages because there are a lot of tourists coming, so they learned how to speak them. They don't speak it very good but it is impressive a 15 year old helping his father can speak 4+ languages.

    • @jaeehovaa
      @jaeehovaa 9 місяців тому

      Why would it not be lol they speak English there goofy.

  • @darkskinneddutchess4007
    @darkskinneddutchess4007 2 роки тому +111

    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 choice.Im glad to see stories like these where people actually take initiative to help elevate someone,it may seem little but to someone who needs it most it would mean the world to them🙏

    • @anabogosavljev7924
      @anabogosavljev7924 Рік тому +2

      I wish I was rich or just have more, to help somehow…:/

    • @jaeehovaa
      @jaeehovaa 9 місяців тому

      What would your business be

    • @ManisBani-Ani
      @ManisBani-Ani 7 місяців тому

      If you are still looking for an investor, i might be able to help. Let me know what your business plan is and how much you would need to get started.

  • @blaisedsylva9546
    @blaisedsylva9546 5 років тому +1956

    He protecc
    He atacc
    But most importantly
    He give bacc

  • @AngieRadiant
    @AngieRadiant 4 роки тому +996

    Joel is not a “hustler”. That guy is a hardworking man trying to make a difference in this world. He’s AWESOME!

    • @WalibiG
      @WalibiG 4 роки тому +4

      He dont work

    • @saarahali2468
      @saarahali2468 4 роки тому +23

      @@WalibiG Change that "t" to an e honey

    • @max.cr33p
      @max.cr33p 4 роки тому +7

      @@WalibiG you are so incredibly entitled.

    • @WalibiG
      @WalibiG 4 роки тому

      @bishes be mad no

    • @CLos93.
      @CLos93. 4 роки тому

      That’s kinda what a hustler is no? Lol it is that a hustla lol

  • @humbleugoo8306
    @humbleugoo8306 2 роки тому +30

    This is exactly the type of connection and friendship I need in my life!

  • @Tiffany020784
    @Tiffany020784 2 роки тому +51

    This story brought tears to my eyes. How amazing that two people from each ends of the earth can be equally beautiful human beings and then connect in such a way that they then spread there love to so many others especially children. ❤️

  • @ceerstar851
    @ceerstar851 4 роки тому +2352

    The poorest in money, are often times the richest in character.

    • @safiyaharris3795
      @safiyaharris3795 4 роки тому +14

      Ceerstar Ceerstar This is actually a really sweet comment

    • @kkknotcool
      @kkknotcool 4 роки тому +4

      and in bebe

    • @feefs2139
      @feefs2139 4 роки тому +5

      That's what God describes in his prophets. That's why we need to always be kind to everyone.

    • @humbertocellig
      @humbertocellig 4 роки тому +1

      Well said my friend.

    • @wizzy7207
      @wizzy7207 4 роки тому +1

      You copied that cringy comment

  • @maliklewis7885
    @maliklewis7885 4 роки тому +2185

    “That old dinosaur “they ain’t have to play my boy like that😂

  • @404-AnimationYT
    @404-AnimationYT 2 роки тому +12

    a long time ago my family gave a family that wasnt doing well at all beds, matresses, and new blankets, because they were using stuff from a humane society, and we heard that one of that one of the kids said to his/her younger sibling: "I told you santa was real"
    I remember it every day

  • @jameswashington4493
    @jameswashington4493 2 роки тому +79

    This brought tears to my eyes. It lets me know there is Still Love and Hope in the world and in the hearts of people for fellow humanity. What a wonderful story! May each of us turn and help someone who is hurting, poor, desperate and in need. As Steve Hartman said, "it will make you feel better when you help someone else".

  • @YouDontWantItWithMe
    @YouDontWantItWithMe 4 роки тому +1039

    He smiled through that whole interview. Has no air conditioning. Mind blown.

    • @vincevdijk7430
      @vincevdijk7430 4 роки тому +48

      Air conditioning? Those are luxury problems! He is happy to buy a 25 kilo bag of rice to feed his family for a month.
      He is happy to have a new "roof". 500$USD is what they earn in a year if you have a job.
      Most of them survive or are dependent of family members.

    • @gradeez
      @gradeez 4 роки тому +7

      Just shows how naive you are by mentioning their need of the air conditioner! 🙄

    • @twonkae9542
      @twonkae9542 4 роки тому +9

      Storm if you didn’t have an air conditioner you would be complaining. Don’t act like you’re better than someone else 😒

    • @TheShipMunksTV
      @TheShipMunksTV 4 роки тому +4

      I live in Sweden, and because of the cold winters even most of us dont have air conditioning for the hot summers!

    • @ben-kt9mk
      @ben-kt9mk 4 роки тому +6

      FountainNation They are lucky to have food to eat. Air conditioning is a luxury

  • @briteeyes2133
    @briteeyes2133 5 років тому +3273

    They both needed each other. God sealed this pact!

    • @yofu2969
      @yofu2969 5 років тому +10

      Wasn’t it jole who reached out tho?

    • @Thumbhit1
      @Thumbhit1 5 років тому +15

      No such thing, we are on our own, Be Good, Do Good.

    • @nagihangot6133
      @nagihangot6133 5 років тому +1

      They did not need each other. One of them was too stupid and lazy to work for it; the other was too foolish and self-hating to not give free money.

    • @daronbabachanian8612
      @daronbabachanian8612 5 років тому +1

      Nagihan Göt foolish and self-hating did not wanting to give away money?

    • @CrossfireVAL
      @CrossfireVAL 5 років тому +10

      Greg noway none of them are lazy. One just has more opportunity because they live in a better place.

  • @knives5964
    @knives5964 2 роки тому +3

    2:00 lmao this is the nicest way to roast my mans Joel

  • @jannikhometv3634
    @jannikhometv3634 11 місяців тому +3

    I watch this video randomly every year and still love it

  • @PabloCruise91
    @PabloCruise91 3 роки тому +3160

    I love how all the kids genuinely smile. Meanwhile so many spoiled kids in America are ungrateful and rude.

    • @kylebolton8147
      @kylebolton8147 3 роки тому +73

      Mxlly Yes, I agree. It’s sad, but we definitely do that in our lives. We are so privileged so we have to do our best to help others.

    • @jaywatts9836
      @jaywatts9836 3 роки тому +65

      @@kylebolton8147 grew up in the state but I go back to Haiti once a year to humble myself

    • @randomchannel4692
      @randomchannel4692 3 роки тому +10

      Same maybe when i get kids I MUST BRING THEM TO LIBERIA jk I bet they wont be spoiled i dont even have kids

    • @tokukizo648
      @tokukizo648 3 роки тому +3

      🙄

    • @skunknoodles6426
      @skunknoodles6426 3 роки тому +31

      I mean not just America but yeah most kids are spoiled af

  • @sezell6677
    @sezell6677 4 роки тому +1889

    When I saw all those little backpacks 😭 🙏 God can use anyone anywhere.

    • @wonderwendy
      @wonderwendy 4 роки тому +8

      I lost it 🥺😫

    • @sherryyoung3109
      @sherryyoung3109 4 роки тому +6

      Amen!! Just be a willing vessel.

    • @keithriley6597
      @keithriley6597 4 роки тому +4

      @S Ezell My thoughts exactly.

    • @BleedingFish
      @BleedingFish 4 роки тому +29

      God had nothing to do with this. Did you not see it was two people named Joel and Ben why not give them credit since they where the once that did it?

    • @keithriley6597
      @keithriley6597 4 роки тому +13

      @BleedingFish. Wrong. God is everywhere. God is everything. Jesus Christ is responsible for ALL blessings. I implore You to watch the video again. Even Joel and Ben credit God themselves. This isn't that hard to grasp.

  • @japhya0378
    @japhya0378 2 місяці тому +2

    God bless this newly found friendship. And God bless the people of Liberia...

  • @narekmusic
    @narekmusic 2 роки тому +17

    It takes two good hearted people to shake the hearts of millions! ❤️

  • @petrofor3430
    @petrofor3430 5 років тому +536

    Can we start a GoFund me for them? This is so righteous and beautiful!

    • @Th3lite
      @Th3lite 4 роки тому +7

      Just buy the book.

    • @Th3lite
      @Th3lite 4 роки тому +13

      bydgraceofgod.com/

    • @jfcsadie8197
      @jfcsadie8197 4 роки тому +9

      they have a donation section on the website

    • @HyperMediaCompany
      @HyperMediaCompany 4 роки тому +7

      @@jfcsadie8197 there is actually a donation section on the website

    • @WillBilly.
      @WillBilly. 4 роки тому +7

      @@Th3lite thanks, I couldn't find where to buy the book besides the old indie go, just bought the 2 book combo

  • @majorleaguinfidel
    @majorleaguinfidel 4 роки тому +1702

    I wish we had more of this going on in the world.

    • @M_K_M_K_M_K
      @M_K_M_K_M_K 4 роки тому +5

      I, DON'T, EXIST I follow good news movement on Instagram, if sometimes you need some kindness to get you through :). Have a good day! 🌟

    • @majorleaguinfidel
      @majorleaguinfidel 4 роки тому +3

      @@M_K_M_K_M_K I do as well 😃
      Have an amazing day 👋🌞

    • @potatotai2570
      @potatotai2570 4 роки тому +1

      Wayko Wagner
      I can’t tell if this is a joke or not

    • @jroc2k
      @jroc2k 4 роки тому +1

      So sad that it'll never exist, people are all for themselves

    • @arnoldpolin7075
      @arnoldpolin7075 4 роки тому +4

      It's happening ....more all the time....there's thousands of stories like this...and fills my old heart with hope for our children's future.

  • @rr7firefly
    @rr7firefly Рік тому +6

    From Zero to Hero. Beautiful story. Thank you, Ben. Thank you, Joel. Thank you, Steve.

  • @RodZilla11
    @RodZilla11 Рік тому +10

    I’ve watched this twice and the tears continue to flow as I think about people that I’ve helped make millions of dollars in real estate and who wouldn’t give a dog an old chicken bone. LIBERIA you are on my HELP LIST NOW! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @thelegend8153
    @thelegend8153 4 роки тому +1370

    That's the thing, in Liberia scamming is one of the only options for money.
    But Joel now found a new way

    • @kariymahmuhammad19
      @kariymahmuhammad19 4 роки тому +3

      @Anonymous A

    • @khadijabangurah6176
      @khadijabangurah6176 4 роки тому +15

      Anonymous they are probably saying that their father is racist, not anyone in this video

    • @descorchedfurnst2790
      @descorchedfurnst2790 4 роки тому +4

      @@arcaeio9008 HOw is he racist for saying the truth?? the video tells us Liberia is one of the poorest nations on earth.. which directly correlates with being a very very bad place to live , due to high crime rate , high corruption rate etc..

    • @im6star313
      @im6star313 4 роки тому +3

      @Anonymous he was not scamming even originally

    • @MiMiMiMi-du6jy
      @MiMiMiMi-du6jy 4 роки тому +10

      Yeah and for the fact, he never actually thought of himself as a scammer. He was just desperate to get money, but miracles can happen and Joel received not only money but a friend with him. This must've changed both of their lives.

  • @mizukuruma9483
    @mizukuruma9483 3 роки тому +2291

    I was literally in tears when I saw the children got school supplied... God bless you Joel!

  • @korluwolobah-kuyon5321
    @korluwolobah-kuyon5321 Рік тому +4

    "It feels good when you help others!" Ben. Very profound statement!

  • @Mel.U
    @Mel.U 2 роки тому +34

    My heart and soul ust swells with this story,,, it feels so right to do the right thing! God Bless both men,,,, Joel took it to the next level and is doing so much for his community! All from the mustard seed of an idea that the other man took by listening to his heart....loved this!

  • @Markb2477
    @Markb2477 4 роки тому +1959

    Wow, I just looked him up and he is helping another woman from that area who is in need of stomach surgery, she had complications after she was born and her stomach was damaged to do a doctor mistake. He then helped her write a book to raise the money to fly her to the states to get the surgery, once Covid-19 restrictions are over she can fly here.

    • @TheBenghaziRabbit
      @TheBenghaziRabbit 3 роки тому +53

      her book is pretty good.
      By D Grace of God is hosting the book as well.

    • @kylebolton8147
      @kylebolton8147 3 роки тому +17

      That’s so great!

    • @silverhawk8699
      @silverhawk8699 3 роки тому +28

      I hope her surgery goes well and she's able to live a long, healthy life

    • @kylebolton8147
      @kylebolton8147 3 роки тому +2

      @@silverhawk8699 Yes, me too :)

    • @s.e.e455
      @s.e.e455 3 роки тому +2

      Nice!

  • @sergeantsilly5239
    @sergeantsilly5239 3 роки тому +591

    He´s scamming me.
    He´s most likely about to scam me.
    Did he scam me ?
    Did I scam him ?

  • @MrMicahMane
    @MrMicahMane Рік тому +3

    From zero to hero, in reality he was never zero, he always had the heart of a hero, acts of kindness like this really go to show how good humans can be to one another, but it also shows how little access some places in the world have to education and other basic needs.

  • @caroleelewis6647
    @caroleelewis6647 2 роки тому +21

    Honesty is embedded in every one. We just need to activate it. Well done gentlemen.

  • @rttnmlk9013
    @rttnmlk9013 5 років тому +659

    Joel is, never was, not a scammer. He was a man that needed a job and got one from facebook is all. He's a smart man and found a way to take care of himself despite what he was born with.

    • @flexiblestrategist9922
      @flexiblestrategist9922 4 роки тому +8

      It should read "Joel never was a scammer"; not "Joel is, never was, not a scammer." You're using two negatives in one sentence and inferring "never was" means he still isn't.

    • @jacobbenthum1185
      @jacobbenthum1185 4 роки тому

      Big up u no how big Africa is people assume most Africans r fraudsters No 👿

    • @gigilaco
      @gigilaco 4 роки тому +10

      The only thing Joel was scamming from us was our love and attention

    • @annanderson7
      @annanderson7 4 роки тому

      Not only himself, but his community as well!

    • @garettclement6671
      @garettclement6671 4 роки тому +3

      @@flexiblestrategist9922 The double negations creates an emphasis on her inference that Joel was initially perceived as a scammer.

  • @magnesjberg24
    @magnesjberg24 4 роки тому +470

    when you just wanna mess around with the scammer, but you end up being the scammer and than feeling guilty.

  • @Knockaswagga
    @Knockaswagga 2 роки тому +3

    The fact that the American guy made him work for his money and decided to really invest his time in him was truly heroic….The fact that the Liberian guy donated the money was awesome….There’s good people in the world

  • @IstanaPelangi
    @IstanaPelangi Рік тому +2

    what a man....
    very proud of you ben and Joel 🙂

  • @rubenmavil1584
    @rubenmavil1584 3 роки тому +1452

    6:42 "he still has to support his wife and kids on what most of us on starbucks"
    This really hit me

    • @Chronosmaster002
      @Chronosmaster002 3 роки тому +68

      I stopped going to Starbucks because of this and upped on my sponsorships. I needed this reminder

    • @tableswithoutchairs1168
      @tableswithoutchairs1168 3 роки тому +14

      @@Chronosmaster002 that is very noble, but maybe you should still go to starbucks sometimes, to tell yourself how fortunate you are to have that money

    • @user-eh2jk6mf9s
      @user-eh2jk6mf9s 3 роки тому +8

      I never went to Starbucks. It is too expensive for someone whose family has to support themselves on a single salary. Not to mention that it is not worth it for a cup of coffee, not to mention I don't like coffee, I prefer tea.

    • @user-eh2jk6mf9s
      @user-eh2jk6mf9s 3 роки тому +1

      @ALAN CHOW HO HAN Moe Yeah, the place where my friends get their coffee uses paper cups made from recycled paper and a cup costs around... 3 American dollars? I at least think that is the price when the money is converted.

    • @crazytigerspy9420
      @crazytigerspy9420 3 роки тому +2

      @Phelan no I’ve been there and it’s not a little worse life in Liberia sucks my parents were born there and I’ve visited with them a few times disease and poverty are rampant

  • @rockingrules3516
    @rockingrules3516 4 роки тому +736

    The guy has his own UA-cam Chanel called pleasant green

    • @justinchung2554
      @justinchung2554 4 роки тому +20

      Was gonna comment that

    • @Maximus35sk
      @Maximus35sk 4 роки тому +4

      Same

    • @Jake-se4xz
      @Jake-se4xz 4 роки тому +2

      I knew it!😂

    • @PANIC87
      @PANIC87 4 роки тому +2

      I bet he’d look like Marilyn Manson if he did the makeup. LOL His channel is addicting.

    • @tomikun8057
      @tomikun8057 4 роки тому

      @@justinchung2554 me too

  • @MamaBearSWAG
    @MamaBearSWAG Рік тому +2

    This made me cry!! No literally real tears.

  • @mattycakes1161
    @mattycakes1161 2 роки тому +5

    That was me a while back, someone messaged and asked me for help with school supplies. I dismissed him, told him I can't help because I figured he was some scammer. I think I should find this guy and see what he's about. It's way too easy to dismiss someone in need because of a few bad people out there taking advantage of many.

  • @miraculousreader
    @miraculousreader 4 роки тому +464

    *J with his phone*
    “On that old dinosaur”💀

    • @nibbles9913
      @nibbles9913 4 роки тому +4

      Lmaooooo I laughed at this

  • @LazyNoodles
    @LazyNoodles 3 роки тому +365

    “People can be poor, but their heart can also be rich”

    • @staniclol7063
      @staniclol7063 3 роки тому +9

      People can be rich and have an ugly heart

    • @Adam-qv2bd
      @Adam-qv2bd 3 роки тому

      Pleasant Green is an angel. Very good UA-camr!!!

  • @margwalker6606
    @margwalker6606 Рік тому +2

    O my....oh my. To God be the glory. Thanks for sharing. We need so much more of these stories to change the world.

  • @GlowGetter711
    @GlowGetter711 15 днів тому +1

    May God bless their partnership and may the fruits of their efforts continues to bless so many . So inspiring. Thanks

  • @Nam61KY
    @Nam61KY 3 роки тому +426

    One sentence: "How can I help" instead of blocking Joel, changed so many lives in a poverty stricken community. Imagine living on $60 a month. That is if you get lucky with finding work. Giving Joel a purpose by snapping pictures. Postage for mailing those first few pictures must have cost him a few meals. Several more meal to develop and enlarge those pictures. But he did it.
    With $500 he bought supplies for 5 schools. These kids barely have a pencil to write with.
    What a beautiful story of trust and faith!! There is still hope for humanity.

    • @serigroho
      @serigroho 2 роки тому +5

      The minimum wage there is around 10 USD cents per hour.
      Just so you have an idea, if they worked 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, they would get around 16 USD at the end of the month (minimum wage).
      In contrast, the minimum wage in the US is 7.25$ per hour, which means, with the same worktime, you would get 1160 USD at the end of the month.
      I apologize if my wording sounds strange, i'm not a native English speaker

    • @UNDERCOVER_E
      @UNDERCOVER_E 2 роки тому +2

      @@serigroho Damn, that is actually crazy. I could not imagine living off of $16 a month. Us Americans really should be more thankful for what we have, I am guilty of this too, but your comment gave me some perspective.

    • @MrKevin-wu8re
      @MrKevin-wu8re 2 роки тому +5

      ,@@UNDERCOVER_E You also have to take into consideration that things are more expensive in the U.S. because of the economy and blah blah blah. So basically, it would be like living on 160 dollars a month, which is still not much but gives a better perspective.

  • @motherofthreeb6337
    @motherofthreeb6337 4 роки тому +686

    He did more than help a guy; he's helped more than he could possibly know.

  • @rjl7655
    @rjl7655 2 роки тому +3

    There aren't enough stories like this...God bless both of them...

  • @JUSTMAR1E
    @JUSTMAR1E 2 роки тому +10

    Great story. If you’re watching from your country thank you for being honest and doing the right thing.

  • @rosalinetambe8529
    @rosalinetambe8529 5 років тому +567

    They helped each other become better both spiritually and materially

  • @desmondkissoon8273
    @desmondkissoon8273 3 роки тому +704

    The picture of him standing with those kids gets me everytime
    A crown well deserved

  • @Tooby789
    @Tooby789 9 місяців тому +1

    immagine getting that one message that litteraly can change youre whole life without knowing it

  • @TheKabuyez
    @TheKabuyez 10 днів тому

    This moved me....i have seen stuff, gone through stuff, but this here is why am proud to be human

  • @bryn.2519
    @bryn.2519 4 роки тому +502

    Some people are so poor that the only thing they have is money.

    • @dianebrady6784
      @dianebrady6784 4 роки тому +3

      ????? If we poor HAD money...we wouldn't BE poor.....

    • @bryn.2519
      @bryn.2519 4 роки тому +37

      @@dianebrady6784 Wrong my friend.

    • @Timbone07
      @Timbone07 4 роки тому +31

      @@dianebrady6784 It means poor of character

    • @huaah5793
      @huaah5793 4 роки тому +5

      They may be poor outside but inside they are are very ro

    • @keosha80430
      @keosha80430 4 роки тому +1

      Bryan Reibn that’s your opinion though not the truth dawg

  • @truthunfolded1300
    @truthunfolded1300 4 роки тому +790

    When Joel said it would be stealing, i felt the Holy Spirit in him. Amazing guy

    • @cggalan3914
      @cggalan3914 4 роки тому +10

      His voice changed when he said, "that would be stealing", and did you notice how Hartman even sat up straight.

    • @truthunfolded1300
      @truthunfolded1300 4 роки тому +4

      @@cggalan3914 Exactly!!! Like some force of good suddenly prompted him to say it

    • @Thulgore
      @Thulgore 4 роки тому +5

      As long as it's not the same holy spirit that keeps mega churches and televangelists going.............

    • @truthunfolded1300
      @truthunfolded1300 4 роки тому +1

      @@Thulgore the first church in Acts was actually a megachurch. Remember how people got saved, filled with the Holy Ghost and membership grew in the thousands. To say that all churches with huge memberships and aired on tv are apostate is not accurate

    • @ayofro3377
      @ayofro3377 4 роки тому +3

      Simon Benevolence kind of is, because they’re all prosperity gospel preachers that are worth millions, they don’t preach the truth about sin and how to get saved.

  • @bj0urne
    @bj0urne 2 роки тому +5

    This is awesome. From a typical scam message to a real friendship and helping others... He's a really lucky guy, and really brave for actually going there.

  • @kelvinaron4875
    @kelvinaron4875 2 роки тому +2

    It's true Africa is blessed with golds and diamonds but the precious diamond is it's people,
    May the rest of the world one day realise it,amen

  • @loushia16
    @loushia16 2 роки тому +1007

    What.. a weird turn of events. A random conversation, a random spark of interest that all started with a potential scammer but ended with such a positive contribution to humanity. I'm actually in tears seeing all the children these two managed to help and how much this interaction helped Joel. What an amazing story.

    • @FreshtexBlackman
      @FreshtexBlackman 2 роки тому +14

      The way they framed this story you could've sworn the guy was a scammer, maybe Ben thought so at first but he wasn't a scammer he is just poor, so they need to stop with the narrative that he's a "changed" man or reformed scammer.

    • @spikenomoon
      @spikenomoon 2 роки тому +6

      Ya that crown in the photo. Just wow

    • @jootpepet
      @jootpepet 2 роки тому +8

      He was desperately bugging people for work. thats not the same as being a scammer like all of you make it out to be.Thats what is wrong with this society and you still havent learned after watching this

    • @Carla-ns8rx
      @Carla-ns8rx Рік тому +3

      @@FreshtexBlackman Ben was the changed man, from eskeptical to believer in the goodness of other people

    • @brandiknight6592
      @brandiknight6592 Рік тому +1

      I am in tears as well. What started out in dishonesty turned into such an amazing humanity and compassionate story that makes me want to give back.

  • @jessicablesses6091
    @jessicablesses6091 6 років тому +989

    This is such a good story.

  • @satyasaranpatra
    @satyasaranpatra 3 місяці тому +1

    I've watched this several times , still warms my heart😊

  • @josephcoello7329
    @josephcoello7329 Рік тому +3

    Ben is one of my favorite UA-camr I’m so happy to see his good heart to work 😃 😃 😃

  • @thechosen1328
    @thechosen1328 4 роки тому +161

    UA-cam actually recommended something relevant this time. And also such an inspiring story

  • @jillianscott975
    @jillianscott975 5 років тому +820

    I have been to Africa, more than once. Most of those ppl turn to fraudulent behavior because it seems as a faster and easier way to survive but if they are given the chance or the opportunity to make money, they would work hard and share what they have. Thanks for sharing this video this could teach us a lot.

    • @crystalzag7143
      @crystalzag7143 5 років тому +15

      Not most of the people in Africa but maybe most of the people you've come across. Which country did you even visit?

    • @its_nightwolf2764
      @its_nightwolf2764 5 років тому +5

      Living in south africa it can go both ways there a few noble and then there is the government XD

    • @broccolininja8950
      @broccolininja8950 5 років тому +16

      I lived in Kenya for 2 years and can tell you, most of the people are goodhearted, while about 25% make bad decisions in order to survive.

    • @dustinhiggins710
      @dustinhiggins710 5 років тому

      That literally applies to all poor people. Dumb humans. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @keuwlcat1319
      @keuwlcat1319 5 років тому +2

      @@dustinhiggins710 no u rekt nerd

  • @lizzieborden9302
    @lizzieborden9302 Місяць тому

    I come back to visit this video often, it's just so damn good. He has Joel for life! An amazing gesture!

  • @mylifeasateenagerobot6741
    @mylifeasateenagerobot6741 2 роки тому +3

    It’s so sad that people in the world are actually starving and not having an education. And there are people in the world who actually scam people☹️. Joel is honestly a hero

    • @MiaMia-px5xo
      @MiaMia-px5xo 10 місяців тому

      Your sentence is very wrong! It must be: ''it''s sad there are poor people starving, while the richest are playing with their wealth''. If you were in their shoes, you would also scam or try to scam people. ITs very easy to hate scammers if you are in a rich country. And education will give them only debts, they need money and Western regimes need to let them alone instead of stealing their resources (as also Meloni PM of Italy months ago said.)

  • @VolunteerFan07
    @VolunteerFan07 3 роки тому +797

    This might be the greatest video I’ve ever seen.

  • @winstondaryoue1750
    @winstondaryoue1750 3 роки тому +150

    When a man with a good heart meets another man with a genuinely good heart, the impossible happens.

  • @godsown.9009
    @godsown.9009 2 роки тому +4

    This story has gotten me all up in my feels. So sweet.

  • @mathew9271
    @mathew9271 2 роки тому +6

    7:03 Damn I Got Goosebumps For His Answer 🔥🔥🔥
    Hats Off Man 🙌

  • @manche110
    @manche110 4 роки тому +630

    Can we make this guy the president of every African country? His honesty is unheard of.

    • @luisafrance1635
      @luisafrance1635 3 роки тому +9

      @man101.... What a silly comment!
      We don’t need another opportunist to be our leader. All the Africans leaders have intention to help their people but, once in power they because a greedy monster.
      I born there and know what I am talking about it.

    • @luisafrance1635
      @luisafrance1635 3 роки тому +1

      @Abraham Johnathan ... In which Country?
      There are lot of civilians/leaders that have been killed by the rebels.

    • @RedMist925
      @RedMist925 3 роки тому +4

      I think President of the world would be better. Such an amazing Human being.

    • @manche110
      @manche110 3 роки тому +13

      @@luisafrance1635 what made u think that I'm not African? People like u r part of the problem. All u do is judge everything and everyone. Always negative. This guy had the opportunity to steal that money but he didn't steal it. If he was an opportunist he would have taken the money sent to him. You are such a judgemental, useless and negative human being.

    • @luisafrance1635
      @luisafrance1635 3 роки тому

      @man101 ... Educated people like me are the problem? Well you have a long way to go.
      I am head of finance of an organisation that turnover £1 Billon, and my team never stole a penny.
      Well, in my origin country in west Africa, everyone in the position to control cash has to take some to themselves. Every time the government changes in my Country, the money will go missing and the new one has to started all over again.
      Until the mentally changes, Africa will still the same with greed presidents.
      How silly of you to support governments that made the world look down on us. People treat Africans poorly around the world because, our government don’t want to use their brain and work with our national resources.
      Do you know where the mineral that they made mobile phones comes from? CONGO. But the western world giving the rebels weapon to fight so they can get it cheaper.
      Why don’t we do like the ARABS with their Oils, if you want their products you have to do their ways. Unlike African president, once you give them little bribe here you go they forget the people.
      I have travel to 27 Countries in the world, and speak 5 languages and father had to leave my country to France for criticising the government of steal.
      Africa needs new generation with different mind to change it.

  • @mottoloveurlala
    @mottoloveurlala 4 роки тому +293

    Imagine if this would've been a scam, it would've been the most elaborate scam I've ever seen

    • @doaa7941
      @doaa7941 4 роки тому +18

      That's commitment

  • @kendriawilliams8873
    @kendriawilliams8873 2 роки тому

    I'm in tears... this was so heart warming and beautiful

  • @microusb42069
    @microusb42069 2 роки тому +5

    This really touches my heart and it's something I needed to hear about. Glad this story exist.

  • @thatguy-un1yy
    @thatguy-un1yy 2 роки тому +779

    Man the struggle is real. I'm west african, Nigerian to be exact. Few years back my dad was real ill and i needed support, i remember reaching out to a lot of folks, both locally and online and when they find out i was nigerian most blocked me, most insulted me and even cursed me out, using racial slurs and said a lot of disgusting things....it broke me actually but we moveee!
    P.s, i got help from a Christian charity organization (even tho i wasnt one)....good people!

    • @boa9557
      @boa9557 2 роки тому +1

      Danb

    • @lenacheney
      @lenacheney 2 роки тому +30

      It sucks that because there are alot of scammers in Nigeria because when you needed help nobody trusted you. How are you and your dad doing now? That's amazing a Christian organization helped you. Hearing people struggle in poor counties makes me step back and appreciate what I do have.

    • @thatguy-un1yy
      @thatguy-un1yy 2 роки тому +38

      @@lenacheney @Lena Cheney everything worked out great. Currently learning how to code so i can land a job but yh, people should try to appreciate what they've got.

    • @kuachii1408
      @kuachii1408 2 роки тому +8

      @@thatguy-un1yy hope you get the job man. keep goin

    • @staceixan
      @staceixan 2 роки тому +5

      @@thatguy-un1yy keep up with the grind man, i really hope you can be successful in life, wish you the best!! xx

  • @xrl1193
    @xrl1193 4 роки тому +169

    I'm crying. Oh my god. He did it on that phone too. A man in need. Bless you.

    • @zaynsmiles5977
      @zaynsmiles5977 3 роки тому

      It's not the "phone" , it's his heart & sincerity.

    • @xrl1193
      @xrl1193 3 роки тому

      @@zaynsmiles5977 you don't get it. He managed to do that on a phone that isn't even.. idk. get the point. respect

    • @DrewCal1982
      @DrewCal1982 3 роки тому

      We are still one human race coming together, it made my day!

  • @veydavoodoo7530
    @veydavoodoo7530 Рік тому +2

    4 years later, I know him as Pleasant Green

  • @flsunshineworld4205
    @flsunshineworld4205 2 роки тому +5

    Clearly these men have a good heart & integrity. They should include his information to send items & food etc for the families . Especially since he proved its no scam
    I would love to send packages to someone who genuinely needs & appreciate it

    • @itswinx284
      @itswinx284 Рік тому

      Maybe you can trace him on facebook

    • @skylarkblue1
      @skylarkblue1 Рік тому +1

      Ben has a youtube channel called Pleasant Green. He does more like what's in this story with others as well and shows ways of helping them!

  • @darxk4966
    @darxk4966 3 роки тому +404

    “*on that old dinosaur*” LMAO😂

    • @QGTM868
      @QGTM868 3 роки тому +20

      i fuccin cried

    • @losanther
      @losanther 3 роки тому +4

      I DIED

    • @losanther
      @losanther 3 роки тому +14

      the fact that they put a voiceover just to insult the phone

  • @sandata
    @sandata 3 роки тому +521

    i’ve never seen a bible quote lived up to so perfectly. what a couple of legends.

    • @snowforest6487
      @snowforest6487 2 роки тому

      Yeah a lot of people fake it

    • @samuelsellene
      @samuelsellene 2 роки тому +13

      That’s because our creator is an actual Truth! He loves us and his way of communicating with us is through his word the Bible. Forsake your sins, for your sins and evil ways will only bring you to Eternal Torment.

  • @iamwhatyouareyouarewhatiam6613
    @iamwhatyouareyouarewhatiam6613 2 роки тому

    This was so touching. These things bring so much joy to my heart. Thanks 4 sharing this beautiful story.

  • @GaiaMinera
    @GaiaMinera Рік тому +2

    This is beautiful. This is what I like hearing instead of always hearing bad stories. God bless them both!

  • @SweetNightmares_
    @SweetNightmares_ 4 роки тому +162

    Scammers give people like him a bad reputation he just wants to help his community

  • @sarthakratan621
    @sarthakratan621 4 роки тому +820

    This dude has a UA-cam channel called Pleasant Green, check him out, props to him.

    • @sanjaynandalall2260
      @sanjaynandalall2260 4 роки тому +6

      Thank u man

    • @FloorEncer
      @FloorEncer 3 роки тому +18

      'This dude' is the one that sends the red camera. The Utahan, not the Liberian the recipent of red camera, and user of dinosaur phone.
      ua-cam.com/users/PleasantGreenvideos and the Utahan's website www.bydgraceofgod.com

    • @kalvon
      @kalvon 3 роки тому

      Thanks

    • @MusicLyf4
      @MusicLyf4 3 роки тому +4

      Lol searched expecting the Liberian guy

    • @JRTGaming_
      @JRTGaming_ 3 роки тому +1

      Finally someone noticed it

  • @0rnin
    @0rnin Рік тому +4

    yoo love that pleasant green made it on the news

  • @melchormendoza
    @melchormendoza Рік тому +1

    its kinda sad that the few people like him will never be taken seriously ever. they will always be viewed as scammers.