 "Three Cups of Tea" describes Mortenson's transition from a registered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducing poverty and elevating education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan.Following the beginnings of his humanitarian efforts, Mortenson co-founded the Central Asia Institute (CAI), a non-profit group that, as of 2010, reported overseeing the construction of over 171 schools.CAI reported that these schools provide education to over 64,000 children, including 54,000 girls.