By Colleen Kelley | Princeton in Africa Fellow
When Anthony was a child, his father fell ill. With three younger siblings to care for, Anthony had to grow up quickly. When his father couldn’t work, Anthony would miss school because he couldn’t afford fees and had to help with chores. At age 9, Anthony’s father died, killing his dream of going to school. To feed his siblings, Anthony needed to work for a farmer, tending to pigs and goats. Anthony prayed every night, hoping for an opportunity to attend school. Thanks to your kindness, his prayers were answered! At age 10, a former teacher told Anthony about how Nyaka offered free education to orphaned children. Anthony enrolled right away. Yet, things weren’t easy. Anthony struggled because he hadn’t been in school for a long time and his old school hadn’t been t as rigorous as Nyaka. He dreaded math and science class. However, you hire some of the highest quality of teachers in Uganda for your schools. Since the science teacher was also from Anthony’s village, he understood his student’s obstacles, like having to care for his siblings at home instead of doing hours of homework. He helped Anthony develop tactics so he could make the most of his time at school and reach his academic potential. It wasn’t long before Anthony loved school! You gave Anthony the tools and support he needed to change his life! He was so inspired by his teacher that math and science are now his favorite subjects. The mentorship paid off! Anthony graduated from primary school and is now a student at your Nyaka Vocational Secondary School. At secondary school, he was encouraged in his physics classes and the Robotics Club to become “an innovator.” Every time he saw a car, he would wonder how it was put together, which has lead him to aspire to be an engineer! Now that he has graduated Nyaka Secondary, he plans on studying engineering and coming back to the village to implement technological innovations that will benefit his home community! Thanks to your compassion and support, Anthony is on the road to success. Thank you!
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By Colleen Kelley | Princeton in Africa Communications Fellow
By Colleen Kelley | Princeton in Africa Fellow
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