My father died when I was in 3rd grade. I live with my mother in a small village, in a small hut. We have a small garden for our food, but maize is the only crop that does well. My mother has no work and struggles to be able to keep us in school. I have two sisters, Judith and Marion.
I had been attending a school called Gates Academy. The teachers used abusive words and were not available for help. I came to Achungo three years ago and right away I knew it was good and the learning was much better and all the teachers were always available. Achungo is a home for orphans and a holy place that really cares for needy children. It is the best school and the best performing school in our community.
I like participating in football club every weekend at Achungo. My best friend is Benson, also an orphan like me. We normally practice and study together and help each other where we have problems. On breaks we normally go to the field and practice some warmups or pushups. At home I help tend our cow on holidays and also participate in tournaments around our poor village.
After my education I want to be a lawyer, especially because I am the only boy in my family and my sister is jobless as is my mother. So, I must work harder and I need God’s help so that I can reach my target.
I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for taking care of these orphans. Without your help I would have left school and by now would just be a useless person in our community. I want to assure you that God will bless you and your family and he will bless you ten times. With my faith I trust in God that, one day, after completing my education, I will be a responsible man and our home will one day shine like pieces of mirror exposed to direct sunlight.
Please remember me with my family as they have nothing to do but pray for me to have sponsorship. May the Lord our God be with you all times. Thank you, a lot, for your care and the love you have shown us. Thank you.