For the past ten years, the CNN Heroes program has honored extraordinary people and helped them through publicity and financial aid. In 2014, Segawa told Rev. Kim that he needed her to be "a spokesperson for Uganda" because Segawa said, “We need people to represent us, to talk about us in their own countries. Because here, they cannot hear our voices. We are too far!"
Segawa explained, “First of all, people need to understand that the needs of the children are long term, and I’m always talking about it. They need someone who is ready to support, not just for a short time, but for a long time. Therefore I am encouraging Heart for People and the drama school to continue working with us – by telling other people about our work, because now we are in Africa, it’s too far! And in Africa, almost everybody needs.
For many years, Rev. Kim has been wanting to nominate Segawa Ephraim as her CNN Hero. On September 4th, the nomination forms were submitted right before the deadline. Soon you will receive copies of the Rev. Kim's nomination so that you can know more about Segawa and what he does to help the impoverished children of Uganda. After all the CNN Hero nominations are received and weeded out, the world gets to vote. This is why we need your prayers and vote. If Segawa is chosen, he will need your online vote.
Segawa explained, “First of all, people need to understand that the needs of the children are long term, and I’m always talking about it. They need someone who is ready to support, not just for a short time, but for a long time. Therefore I am encouraging Heart for People and the drama school to continue working with us – by telling other people about our work, because now we are in Africa, it’s too far! And in Africa, almost everybody needs.
For many years, Rev. Kim has been wanting to nominate Segawa Ephraim as her CNN Hero. On September 4th, the nomination forms were submitted right before the deadline. Soon you will receive copies of the Rev. Kim's nomination so that you can know more about Segawa and what he does to help the impoverished children of Uganda. After all the CNN Hero nominations are received and weeded out, the world gets to vote. This is why we need your prayers and vote. If Segawa is chosen, he will need your online vote.