Remember your Roots

Ignatius showing a young girl how to use a camera

I have had so many opportunities in my life, that opened up from being the KIBERA KID.  I keep coming back to my community and especially to the children and youth.

Whatever skills, whatever opportunities I have had in my life, I want to share them with others.  To me, to be truly educated means to share.

The people living in Kibera and other urban slums have the capacity to be creative in every way.  They only need someone who has had more opportunities, yet is ready to share, to be with them, and provide an example.  That's how I live my life.  I feel connected when I learn something and then I can turn around and share it with others.

Take a look the photo above.  What do you see?  That is me, Ignatius,  with a young girl Cynthia, that I met in Kibera during a Hot Sun Foundation community film screening. That day I was assigned to take photos for Hot Sun Foundation. I was carrying a digital camera. Cynthia asked me to show her how to use the camera. She had never used one before.  So I showed her how.  I enjoyed helping her learn something new.  From helping her, it was clear to me, that anybody can do anything with some guidance. 

Why am I writing all of this?  

Because I know that I need more training, more experiences, more education to become one of the future leaders of the new Kenya, where people can access equal opportunities. My plan is to be a human rights lawyer. 

That is my dream. It will come true through commitment and hard work. 

By getting outstanding grades, I know I can qualify for a loan or partial scholarship for about one-third of the costs of law school. 

I need to raise the funds for the other two-thirds of the costs. 

Your support through a donation of any amount is an investment in the future of Kenya. 

I will keep writing this blog so you can follow my progress and be part of my future and the future of Kenya.