Five years ago, I made a promise. I was a volunteer teacher at an informal school for street children in Kenya. My students were orphans, homeless kids, former prostitutes, very poor kids, and children just released from juvenile jails. Yet every young face had one thing in common: the indomitable desire to learn. I told them: "If you work hard to change your lives, I will work hard to support you." This letter is a message of thanks to all of you who have helped keep that promise. Your support … [Read more...]