Rose Okeyo
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Giving back
I was born and raised in Kenya. I was fortunate enough to attend good public schools in the city, and my dad worked really hard to keep me in school. When I graduated from high school, I went to my rural village to spend time with my relatives. One day, I saw a boy going to school looking so boisterous.As he passed by, I noticed that his shorts had holes in the back, and he had no shoes. I was deeply touched and wanted to help such kids in the future. Now I have the chance. I want to give back.