I recently read over Manasseh's Right2School application. He is a 15 year-old boy in S-2 (which is equivalent to 8th grade) and was quite impressed with what he wants to do after he graduates from school:
I will work for the government, I will help orphans, I'll care for vulnerable families, I'll found my own company, I'll be a businessman, I'll found an orphanage center, I will care for handicap people, I will care for all sick people, I'll be head of state, I'll care for old boys like me at home, I'll develop the education, I'll be a doctor and care for sick people, I'll fight violence, I'll be an Ambassador, I'll build houses for those who don't have a place to live, I'll pay school fees for the children, I'll develop professionals, I'll protect the environment, I'll be a teacher, I'll be a minister, I'll be a member of parliament.
Keep in mind that he is just 15 years-old. Most likely he will not be able to accomplish every single one of these dreams, but with an education chances are high that he will live to fulfill some of them.
I love working with young people in Rwanda because they see so many needs in their community and country. If you would ask a 15 year-old in the U.S. what his goals are after he graduates from school, do you think he would list as many?
Manasseh does not currently have a sponsor. Do you want to learn more about him and stand beside him and his high hopes? If so, send an email to matthewh@globalcapacity.org.
