Two years ago, I was privileged to visit home (Kenya, East Africa) and talk to my former high school's students. I opened up my heart to them and proclaimed that it takes faith, purpose in life and diligence to succeed not only in school, but life in general. Talking to them didn't seem like a big deal, but a few hours later a handful of students enrolled for the after school program. Everyone was inspired and hoped for the best to come from the after school program.
Africans value availability more than material gifts. A lot of social and hospitable communities.
Two years later, the high school has produced one of the best students in the country. He got sponsored by a local bank, and he will attend college hustle-free. I am sure he will inspire more to work harder too. All the best to him in his college endeavors.
It's impressive that many people support Africa and other developing countries, and God bless their hearts (assuming they are sincere hearts). However, unless you will feed, clothe or treat ailments of the poor people forever, educate them so that they can sustain their families and future generations.
Please don't just 'give man a fish, but make him a fisherman too,' so that he can ensure perpetual growth in his village.
Support education in third world/developing countries and you won't have to send clothes and money to them, forever and ever. Start with the upper level primary school and high school so that you can create room for the little ones.
~Written in sincerity
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