I am Kamugisha Elie, a 12-year-old boy, and I am in grade two.
I live with only my mum and siblings.
I want to share my excitement about the visitors from We Were Once Them Organization from the USA. As a former street child supported by Empower The Future Organization, I can honestly say that this visit has had a great impact on my life, both emotionally and psychologically.
They told us that they work for airplane companies, and that they were once living in the same situation as us. Now, they are successful pilots, airline attendants, and customer service attendants—dreams they never had when they were living a hard life. They shared with us that through perseverance, belief, and staying hopeful, they have become the people they are today.
Since childhood, I have always dreamed of becoming a pilot. Meeting people who have achieved that dream was like a dream come true for me. It was so emotional to hear their stories, as they, too, didn’t have a better life at the beginning, but they believed in themselves and kept pushing forward. This has inspired me to chase my own dream because they proved to me that anything is possible in life.
I thank God for the opportunity to have met these amazing people, and the emotional experiences I shared with them made it hard for me to hold back tears of joy.
I am now so encouraged and excited to work hard and achieve my dream.
