Since his story aired, Jonah has authored two crocheting books, appeared on NBC’s Today and ABC’s Good Morning America, and became a regular contributor on the Drew Barrymore Show. Today, Jonah is a high school junior and still crocheting, while staying connected with his now million social media followers.
Perhaps most impressive, Jonah built a school library in his native region of Ethiopia and is paying the salary of a professional librarian. He also built the school a science lab and a girls’ bathroom, while also providing funding to launch a youth soccer team.
Finally, when Jonah heard kids at the school were sitting on the floor, he paid to have 90 desks built – all from proceeds of his crocheting.
Jonah is still considering medical school as a career option.