Agents of Change Global givers: stories from our US community

Ichose to support the Trinity Bursary Fund because, truthfully, I was never meant to get into the school! I arrived at the ripe old age of 16, unable to afford the school fees myself, and pleaded with the receptionist to let me speak to the school board two weeks before the academic year began! But the Headmaster at the time, Mark Bishop, gave me a chance and I want other less-fortunate kids like me to have the chance to change their lives the way Trinity changed mine.

What the school gave me is too plentiful to include here. I would, however, like to highlight two outcomes. The first is that the school inspired me to believe I could be someone great and have an impact on the world. Yes, the school has amazing educational standards, but one of its invaluable differentiators is that they help students develop the mindset that they can do or try anything and be successful at it – that's a trait I've carried through my career and life. The second is the impact of the make-up of the school community. Trinity works hard to convince the brightest minds and the most talented staff to be there. When you're surrounded by kids that want to succeed and teachers that want to enable that, it makes a massive difference.

Ejaaz Ahamadeen (2013) Trinity Bursary Recipient

Iwould not be where I am today without the support of my classmates and teachers. Trinity challenged my views, raised my expectations, and transformed the role I play in the community.

Five years into my career, I already see the impact of my education and I want to ensure that others have the same opportunity. I support the bursary fund to ensure that there is an environment where inclusion and creativity is prioritised in an increasingly stratified world.