Our Legacy Scholarship Program would not function without two very important people: the generous donor and someone like Ojok Amos, the mentor. The mentorship program sets LSP apart from other scholarship or sponsorship programs by providing the full support students need to succeed both personally and academically. Amos is currently busy touring the United States with our new film, but he wanted to take some time to let Legacy donors know more about what it means to be a mentor.

Why did you apply to be a mentor?

Ojok Amos: Being a part of the northern conflict, I always identified with the suffering of others. I feel touched when I see my colleagues suffer, so I want to provide them some light. The reason why I decided to be a mentor was to become a source of direction.

Ojok Amos

Is there a moment that you experienced thus far with Legacy that sticks out in your mind?

I mentored a boy named Akello Ronald who a Roadie for IC’s Legacy Tour. To me that boy is very inspiring. I started identifying his talent from the moment he joined our program. He joined while in high school, and he joined the debate club the same year- it was the first year of the club. He has been excelling at debate ever since. As I speak with you now that very boy is joining university.  That comes as a direct result of his hard work, a culture of consistency, and discipline. He is a great source of my inspiration.

What is your favorite part of being a Roadie?

To me one of the best parts is coming to speak on behalf of the people affected by the LRA. It is not easy for all of the communities to come and share their stories so being here to advocate for this noble cause is my favorite part of being on the road. Secondly, being a teacher at home, I love to learn new things. Being here has led me to learn a lot of things. I am a geography teacher and I often teach about North America, New York City, the Great Lakes, so this time I want to see some of these things. Then when I return home I will be able to relay to my students what these places are really like. But I am a little nervous about the cold weather!

If you could say “thank you” to the Legacy Scholarship donors in your own words, what would you say?

Firstly, I would begin by saying thank you so much for the hearts of humanity our dear donors have towards the troublesome people around the world, most especially in northern Uganda where the prolonged war has greatly affected the local people, majority being children. What our donors are doing is fighting towards restoring African souls that for long had disappeared. This is incredible and is an indication that all life matters and that all life is equal. Secondly, what our donors are doing is exactly what an African child needs in a bid to pursue an independent life. What northern Uganda needs today is for the young generation to invest in education so that there is a breed of leadership for our country tomorrow, without any ill feelings towards starting a rebellion that could again be as devastating as that of Kony. Sincerely, without their enormous support, these children would have faced doom. Thus, on the behalf of these children with scholarships, and on my own behalf, I would love to say thank you so much for bridging the gap, by walking with these children during their darkest moment.