Every year we can read about the top 100 men and women whose power, talent or moral example are transforming the world – thanks to Time Magazine. Which makes me wonder about those persons who have the drive, ability, inspiration and intention to transform the world, but may be unable to given the circumstances they were born into. Who is the world missing out on – because of the current failures of society?
Rogasian H. may well fit into that category of person. He is full of positiveness and inspiration to succeed. He can somehow almost drawer inspiration from within himself as if it flows in his veins. Rogasian has intentions of transforming his social system for the better, through his work in the media, as a journalist, and as a political leader. However that is also where the problem lies: he is yet to work in the media, or as a journalist and definitely as a politician. He is still a young man of age 19, with two years left of high school, in a region where it is not uncommon for a fellow student to be even 25 years of age. For that is how long it can take someone to finish school – due to poverty; due to circumstance. He may not have succeeded yet; but I hope he does. Africa needs more heroes from within. Following is an excerpt of a letter Rogasian wrote…
“I Rogasian was born in a village called “Uru”. I had a father and mother. But unfortunately my father poisoned himself by swallowing pesticide. The cause of this thing I really don’t know. And after his death my mother escape away and leave me while I was only 6 months old. Fortunately my grandmother, because she liked me, decided to take me in and give me the few basic needs that she was able to afford. At that time, I didn’t see my mother through my own eyes until I was in grade seven. When I was in school I had so many problems like getting school fees, breakfast, and other basic needs due to the poverty that faced my grandmother. After spending time in three different high schools, I am now in grade 10 and preparing for my final year exams; and my wish is to succeed. I have plans for professional qualifications in broadcasting and journalism. I am very interested in politics. I want to make a change. But getting beyond my poverty is still such a challenge. So I beg now even in terms of advice – what do I now need to do so that I may succeed?”
