28.01.2010
I came from Gem in Siaya District, Nyanza Province.
I came from Mathare and I am 13 years old.
Father – My father died in 2005.
Mother – I think my Mother is alive but I don’t know where she is. She disappeared after my father’s death.
Myself – I am still undergoing education. I have neither a brother nor a sister.
I have faced a lot of challenges like;
I) Not being able to pay school fees.
II) My uncle not being able to provide my basic needs; but thanks to Marion and HOPE Worldwide Kenya who have tried to meet some.
The H.W.W.K. and the Rotarians have helped me to remain and learn in school by:
1) Providing me with uniforms.
2) Helping me develop psychosocially.
3) Providing me with bed-kits to assist my sleep in a condusive environment.
Through the aid given, I have been able to improve in;
1) Class work and social activities like singing and playing.
2) I have been able to concentrate and relax for not being sent for school fees constantly.
3) I have not also been a harzadous burden to my uncle because most of my educational needs are provided.
My future plan is to work hard in school and university, get an excellent degree and become a Prime Minister in my country. Through obtaining a good future, I will be able to help people in need like me.
Editor’s Note: Reagan sat for the first examination in 2010, and he emerged at the top of his class of 62 children.
He also was elected “Prime Minister” of his school’s Kidz Club.
G ‘ day Reagan
Thank you for your letter well written and lovely writing. You have done very well at school and we are very proud of you and what you said in the video with Marion. You have a good future mate.
We will do all that we can to help you achieve your dreams I promise as a Kenyan we will not let you down.
Yours is an inspiring story and gives us hope here in Australia that the work we are doing for people like you is being used wisely.
I will be back in Kenya in 2011 and would consider it essential that I meet you.
Wewe na funia kasi mzuri sana, asante.
John Glassford
Ganmain, New South Wales, Australia.
I happy to learn the help received by Regan from Marion and other Rotarians (?). Congratulation.
We should help him realise his dream providing him good education.
I met Marion during Centennial Convention. She is great lady doing commendable work. I wished she could do some similar small work for Nepal.
Warm Regards