PASSION FOR EDUCATION
Categories: community
Written By: nosizwe
As I walk down the streets of my community, turning a blind eye on poverty, rape that has taken over the community, not even noticing the 10 year old smoking weed in the street corner. All my eyes can see is the child wearing his old, tired uniform. When I look at the child I look back, thinking about the situation he comes from.
He leaves home hungry, didn’t have breakfast nor did he have supper the previous night. But he’s not hungry for food, he’s not in need for money, all he is hungry for, in need is education, he’s driven by his passion for education. He wakes up everyday with a choice of either joining his mates on the street corner and also smoke weed but he sees himself making the same decision everyday, the decision of going to school, and empowering himself with education.
He doesn’t use his background or the fact that he has no clue whether someone will ever notice how hungry he is for education and offer him money for varsity. His situation is what drives him, what makes him strive for more. What he is today is the main thing that is driving him to do better everyday so he can have a brighter future, so he can get himself out of the situation he is in today. If our country had millions of people like this, can one imagine what the future would be like?
On the picture are two inspiring men; Ephraim and Tiaan. Tiaan lives in the homestead (a home for boys who would otherwise be living on the streets) Ephraim used to stay there as well. Ephraim inspired Tiaan to attend school. The temptation for Tiaan is high, not to go to school. Other boys go out on the street, begg for money, get high on drugs…..Tiaan is trying to focus on going to school. Just like Ephraim, he will be a rolemodel to other boys and not sell out on his dream.
July 7th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Well done, Tiaan and Ephraim.
July 10th, 2009 at 6:23 am
Education is really creating a future for you!
Tiaan and Ephraim, stayed focussed on school and never lose your dreams!
Dreams do come true!
Love, Eline
July 10th, 2009 at 7:41 am
it is inspiring when young men like you make biding decisions to become self-responsible, education will see you through all the troubles you are experiencing now. be great Tiaan and Ephraim
July 17th, 2009 at 1:13 am
Bravo Gentlemen
If everyone could have a positive attitude like you, the world would be a better place. We all come from different backgrounds and very unfortunately, some of us are more disadvantaged than others but we do not let that stop us but we let it empower us. All I can say is that, life is not fair, that is the mere reality of things but, if we stand up and fight against poverty and all other things in this world, we will have greater and better futures…
Oh, to the writer, you deserve a round of applauds.
Kind regards
Zukile Senhour SirNgciz
August 1st, 2009 at 8:08 am
thank you all for taking time to pop by and read my story and hope you are all inspired by Tiaan and Ephraim.
love
nosizwe
August 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 am
Hey Nosizwe! I really like that you actually took you time and about something that we can all ralate to. You in South Africa today life is a struggle, but then again it is up to us as indivisauls to make sure that we go out there and actually try and change this situation.
September 5th, 2009 at 8:00 am
its really a good thing to see people motivating each other especially ephraim who is like a role model to tiaan because he’s also from that place .ephraim keep it up bro. opportunities do come and go so when it comes you must use it effectively!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 18th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Hi Nosizwe,
I’m a Dutch student, and I have to say that I’m impressed by your story. Everybody’s knows that the’re a lot of differences in the world, but everytime I read them, I just can’t believe it. And I also have to say that we should actually be ashamed here. Mostly because we got a beautifull school with also a nice living, but we’re still complaining! Sometimes because we think we have too many lessons, or that we would like to hang out with friends instead of being at school. And when I’m looking what students would do for a school like ours, it’s actually unbelievable.. But I have to say that I really respect students like you guys! You’re proud for education, instead of everything being ‘normal’ in here. It’s great, I think. I’d like to wish you a lot of success with your education and everything that follows.
Love,
Stephanie