“Ronald” by Carol Coster

“Ronald was a street child until he met Uncle Stephen in 2000. His mother left him with his father who later married again. Ronald’s new stepmother wanted him out of the house and abused and tortured him. He ran away from home and lived on the streets for six years before meeting Stephen. He was a very talented student and athlete. Because of his skills he was allowed to go to school during the day. At night he would return to the street. He has finished his last year of secondary school and wants to go to college or university but because he has not paid his school fees for the previous year, he cannot. Ronald is desperately seeking sponsorship in order to attend University.”