Oprah Winfrey Opening School In South Africa
Oprah Winfrey recently explained why she’s opening a school in South Africa instead of using US$40 million on America’s needy youth. “I became so frustrated with visiting inner-city schools [in the US],” she told Newsweek. “If you ask the kids what they want or need, they will say an iPod or some sneakers. In South Africa, they don’t ask for money or toys. They ask for uniforms so they can go to school.” But uniforms are not all those girls are going to get, Winfrey reportedly added a yoga studio and beauty salon. “These girls deserve to be surrounded by beauty, and beauty does inspire,” she said. Also, the talk show host made sure the school’s dorm rooms were built with large closets. “People asked me why it was important to have closet space, and it’s because they will have something,” she explained. “We plan to give them a chance to earn money to buy things. That’s the only way to really teach them how to appreciate things.”
Alot of people are criticizing Oprah and her wonderful gift. People think she should have done it in the US, she should’ve done it for more girls, and so on and so on. It’s Oprah’s money and when you people have 40 million dollars and want to give it to some form of charity, then YOU CAN DO WHAT YOU WANT WITH IT.
Oprah is a beautiful person to do this and deserves our respect, not criticism.
Comments
By aleathea on January 12th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
i think its greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!
By Selena on January 19th, 2007 at 4:53 am
Oprah is giving back, however, her explanation as to why not US poor. Let’s face it, the US and SA are like apples and oranges. Granted Ms. Winfrey used her own money, but I know there are young ladies throughout the US whose parents or parent are working 1,2,3 jobs, just to maintain; oh, how they would have loved an opportunity this. I think Oprah put all of the US girls in the same pot. No disrespect to Oprah just thought I should give some love to some of American’s future leaders, trying everday to overcome all sorts of obstacles and still they rise, as Miles Corwin wrote about in his book “And Still We Rise”. Believe me it’s all good, but let’s have some faith America’s youth.
By Kounassi KOURINTCHOUTE on January 20th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Good and great.Agood choice to help africans.
kouassi
By Jan on February 1st, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Let me first make a statement that people helping people is always a good thing and very rewarding for yourself. I still question if you need to spend $40m on 150 kids. The important thing is to provide a quality education for kids who are willing to learn and who cannot afford it.
By diyanah on February 3rd, 2007 at 8:47 am
i think the girls deserve some bloody money and they better promote world peace in the future or all that money will go down the drain.but i’m still not sure about the beauty salon, though.
toodles…
gossip girl
By harpo marxist on February 13th, 2007 at 6:27 am
i can’t wait for oprah’s man crushing, estrogen loving goddesses to come of age and put another nail into the the dominant male paradigm.
that is of course unless michael jordan can answer the call and set up a similar school in south africa for boys.
By Beverly Rowan on February 14th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
i think Oprah did a wonderful job in S. Africa. but i think she could do something for other people too.
she gives out things to people who go to her show and listen to people who have the time to call her and write her. it would be even more awesome if she gave the kids who are already in school a chance. and listen to their stories.
By Pandora Tucker on February 19th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Keep up the good work Oprah! I would love to be apart of this new endeaver. I am a young retired teacher who would love to share some of my expertise with these youth. Continue being a drum major for justice.
By Mpho Cornelia on February 22nd, 2007 at 12:05 pm
Oprah you are such an angel,you have given South African s’ children the best education ever nationwide.Children of today need to be educated as education is the key to success.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
By Kayla Malecki on February 27th, 2007 at 3:19 am
you are so amanzing Oprah that i even did my book reporton you!!!! you are such a big inspiration in my life!!!! [=
KEEP DOING WHAT YOU’RE DOING OPRAH!!!!
By MARY GINSBURG on February 27th, 2007 at 5:01 am
OPRAH IS A MIRACLE WORKER WE SHOULD ALL BE PROUD OF, I HAVE FOLLOWED HER PROGRAMS FOR YEARS AND WHAT SHE IS DOING FOR GIRLS IN AFRICA IS SO GREAT!!!!!!! EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE LESS FORTUNATE……GOD BLESS OPRAH!!!!!
By matseko on February 27th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
i think ophra did a good thing to south africans a cha nce because americans always have special thing those thing are not so important to them tomorrow they will be broken or stoln like they say they want an ipod it shows that they dont need anything they have everything so keep it up mrs p
By sarah austin on March 1st, 2007 at 4:05 pm
the Divine Creator has blessed you and you are playing it forward.
Thank you Oprah. If we heal our home we can we can build a nation
By shani on March 2nd, 2007 at 3:09 am
wow tat is od but it makes u look fresh to death
By Chris on March 3rd, 2007 at 3:46 am
After watching the show I must say I was impressed with how educated the girls were and articulate. I fell in love with all of them. My husband didn’t want to watch but after it was over he said”i’m really impressed!” It almost makes you ashamed of how the American kids act, they hate school and are so unappreciated of their possessions. It was really inspiring and well worth the money you spent. I think you are such a giver, and you are my hero. Thanks!
By Catherine on March 4th, 2007 at 6:06 am
My name is Catherine Peck, I am from Greenville Miss. I live in Bellflower Ca your school you open in South Africa was so moving. Watching those little girls made my mind run back when I was a child. We were poor and I didn’t realize it until I went and visit other places and found out I was poor. I am the same age as you are. I am the fourth child in my family of 8. Watching my grandmother be pick up my a Doctor family she raise their children and took care of them. I remember watching as they pick her up only the Doctor or his wife would be in the car but they put her in the back of the car. Out of my sister and brothers I was the first to attend college , became a Medical Assistant married and had 5 beautiful children. Your story was so inspiring to me I cried and cried and prayed and ask God to watch over those children and take care of them. One song writer written a song, “If I can help somebody as I pass along–If I can encourage somebody with a word or song then my living will not be in vain. God has place you where you are today because he has an purpose for you life. He will do more greater things in your life if you yield him you whole life. I love you and may God forever be with you. Pls write me back
By Anonymous on March 4th, 2007 at 9:05 am
3/4/07
I had taped the special on Oprah’s opening her school for the cream of the crop - as in the best girls to succeed and become leaders. I just watched this special and was so moved and cried through most of the last 30 minutes.
My question is: Did the two sisters both get in? I’m sure they were probably shown, but I wasn’t sure. I just would really like to know because I will worry about this forever. As for Oprah knowing this is what she was put on this earth for - I truly believe this is true. Now, I am trying to figure out why I am here.
By Gaye on March 4th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
I watched the show about the opening of your school and I was so impressed. I could not help but think about how I would have felt if I had been one of those girls. It would have been nothing short of a dreamlike experience. It was very moving to see the gratitude of the girls and who so articulate and focused on succeeding they were, despite their challenges. What you did was wonderful and to the detracters I ask; what are you doing, to assist someone? It’s your money, go with your heart and do it your way! Yes it may seem like just breaking the tip of an iceberg but it only takes a spark to get a fire going. Each of us has an assignment in life and what is important is us knowing individually, what that is. People need to see this as planting a seed, starting with a small group of girls who will eventually have a huge impact on the lives of other girls in the years to come. One must look at the big picture. The entire program has changed my way of thinking in terms of being grateful for what I have and being more sensitive to the plight and needs of others. Kudos and well done! I believe you have certainly opened the eyes of these girls to see clearly that the sky is the limit in terms of what they can achieve in life and I am sure that they will inspire other girls.
By Anyes Daskal on March 5th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
I am trying to order the DVD from the Oprah show of saturday March 3rd. What should I do? I don’t see any order page or anything. Please direct me so I can get a hold of this magnificent, inspirational achievement. Thank you. Anyes Daskal
By Joen on March 5th, 2007 at 7:02 pm
I watched the whole program with tears streaming down my face. What incredible beautiful girls! What a wonderfui inspired gift! I am sure the future will show what an important idea this is. I can’t thank you enough.
Ophra - please include a several page update in every issue of O.
i know many athletes and entertainment stars have put some of their huge salaries to help kids or the community. I hope this makes more of them decide that there are many better uses than a stable of 10 cars and a huge estate.
And I also hope that the big-time CEO’s would join them.
By alexis on March 13th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
did her shcool get on fire i hope it didn’t she worked to hard on that and she woked hard for the shcool
By Ms.Sierra Leone on March 14th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
I though that was a wonderful thing she for those girls because majority of this American kids dont know what they have. But people around the world especially in Africa they cherish education because they know if there is no education there is no life so people need to stop saying why she built it in Africa not the US plus is her money so get over it.
By thulie on March 15th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
oprah keep doing your thing it fealy helps alot people and im sure that they realy aprciate that.you are just so wondreful keep on rocking.gal!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By jesse on March 15th, 2007 at 7:07 pm
oprah you are an inspiration to all of us and thousands of girls look apon your indenpendance as a hope for the future!!!!! god bless what you are doing!!
By Ali on March 18th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Oprah you are my role moldel you do like everything for like everyone eles but yourself
By Jessicaa on March 22nd, 2007 at 12:41 am
wowow, i think Oprah did somthing AMAZINGG, she changed 152 girls lives, adn all of those 152 girls definatelyy deserve what they got, and Oprah has changed my veiw on everything that i have in my life, because seeing how little those girls have is HEARTBREAKING
By Larryshea Davis on March 22nd, 2007 at 3:49 am
WEN UR OPERA SPECIAL CAME ONTV IT HAD ME IN TEARS I REALLY APPRECIATE WHAT U DID FOR THEM DOWN THERE AND HOW WHEN PEOPLE ASKED U WHY DIDNT U DO IT IN IN MICHIGAN U SSAID THAT THE CHILDREN DONT CARE AND I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK U FOR SAYING THAT CAUSE I NO IF U DONE THAT FOR ME U WOULD ME MY SAVIOR AND TODAY FOR A FACT I CALL U MY HERO DONT LET NOONE SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT U OR SAY MEAN THINGS ABOUTWHAT U DID CAUSE THE THING THAT U DID WAS SO GREAT BECAUSE I FEEL THERE PAIN HOW THEY LOST THEIR PARENTS,SLEEPING ON HARD FLOORS EVEN WHEN ITS COLD AND HOW THEY WOULD ONLY EAT 1 MEAL A WEEK AND FOR U TO COME IN THIER LIVE AND U OPENED A SCHOOL AND FED THEM,GAVE THEM NEW UNIFORMS,LET THEM SLEEP IN A BED AND LET THEM EAT TO THEIR STOMACHS WAS FULL AS TO SAY TO U I WISH I WAS ONE OF THOSE GIRLS IN SOUTH AFRICA BECAUSE WHAT U DID WAS A LIFE SAVIOR AND I LOVE U OPERA FOR EVERYTHING U DID FOR THEM IN SOUTH AFRICA
By Julia, Kendra, Lindsay, Hannah, and Bethany on March 23rd, 2007 at 2:25 pm
We are very proud of your work and acommplishments! keep on doing your work We love you!
By Stargirl on March 29th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
I think that thsi is great it is giving back to the world. I think that it is only right for the girls to go becasue in africa familys only usually pay for the boys to go to school because the girls have to get water and cook
By THEMBI on March 31st, 2007 at 2:45 pm
OPHRA, YOU ARE A BLESSING TO THE WHOLE WORLD WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS FANTASTICK I DO’NT MISS YOURS SHOWS BECAUSE THE MORE I WATCH THEM IS MORE I LEARN A LOT OF THINGS. I ALWAYS PRAY TO GOD THAT HE MUST GUIDE U AND PROTECT U BECAUSE U AN ENGEL, U ARE VERY, VERY SPECIALLY. I WISH U WAS MY OWN FAMILY
By THEMBI on March 31st, 2007 at 2:59 pm
OPHRA, YOU ARE A BLESSING TO THE WHOLE WORLD WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS FANTASTIC I DO’NT MISS YOUR SHOWS BECAUSE THE MORE I WATCH THEM IS THE MORE I LEARN A LOT OF THINGS. I ALWAYS PRAY TO GOD THAT HE MUST GUIDE U AND PROTECT U BECAUSE U ARE AN ENGEL, U ARE VERY, VERY SPECIALLY. I WISH U WAS MY OWN FAMILY .YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION.
GOD BLESS YOU, YOU ARE WONDERFUL OPHRA.
By Lauren on April 15th, 2007 at 12:16 am
Opera, I am doing a magazine ariticle for school and you were my top choice to do a celiberty article on I think you are right even though I am a kid in the US. I think you are exactly right that kids today are very spoiled in America with their Louie Vitons, Dooney and Burke, and Chanel. We need to give the money to kids who can’t afford the education or nice things again Opera this is a very nice and charitab;e thing you’ve done again thank you.
By taylor! on April 24th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
i think that it is absolutly great that oprah did that for those poor girls in south africa……..OPRAH YOU ARE SUCH AN AWESOME PERSON !!!!!!!!!!!!! I ALWAYS WATCH YOUR SHOWS AND THEY ARE GREAT !!!!!!!! WELL G2G BYE!!
By casey phillips on April 25th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
I really think Operah did a good thing for those girls. It’s good that there getting an education to go further in life. It shows the girls they can do something with there life and be seccesful in what they want to do. it’s nice to know people are willing to help poor kids get an education and be willing to pay for it to be built from the ground up. it’s nice to see rich are willing to help the poor.
By Big Ben on May 1st, 2007 at 11:17 pm
God will be very proud of you Oprah!!!! You are really sewing the seeds of humanity across the world. This is the parable of the TALENTS being manifested here on earth. Peace be with you.
By Sherman Manuel on May 8th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
I think what Oprah did in Africa is great, and rest assure she will be blessed beyond measure because the bible says we will always have poor people and we are to help the poor.
I pray that Oprah will see my little e-mail because I was the first African American to build a FEC, Family Entertainment Center in Urbana Ohio in l996. I would love the opportunity to meet Oprah and build a FEC in Africa where the students can go on a week-end and have fun with family and friends.
The project would be comprised of a 36 hole Miniature Golf Course, Batting cage, Bumper Boats, Go-Karts, and a building with games and concession to be open year round.
I come from a family of 17 brothers and sisters from the same mother and father and mom has over 100 grandchildren.
You can e-mail me or call me at 734-223-9441.
By Bronwen Loock on May 10th, 2007 at 11:03 am
I am a white South African and want to thank Oprah for being the beautiful person she is in giving these disavantaged girls an opportunity to better themselves and therefore help in healing a nation. Young girls in South Africa have the most difficult chance in getting ahead. They are being raped and deliberatly impregnated so that they are not able to continue with their studies, the worse part is that their Principal does not know wether it is the teachers or the students impregnating them. Oprah, once your well educated students have graduated, they will be able to teach the less fortunate. Your generousity will still be seen in years to come.
Reading some of the emails above, I am surprises at how shallow people can be, Oprah has given and continues to give so much to America why can’t you just be proud of her instead bad mouthin her.
By Marcus J PETER on June 13th, 2007 at 10:30 am
Hi Oprah
Congratulations on being able to see your venture of building your Leadership Academy For Girls in South Africa! Well done!!!!!!!!!!!
I have seen little snippets of the proceedings over here in the UK and unfortunately, because it was not aired over here I did not get to see the whole of te opening ceremony.
However, I would like to purchase the DVD for my collection and ofcourse to sit down and watch from start to finish.
Can you or someone from your staff kindly point me in the right direction to be able to purchase a copy as I cannot seem to find any links on google and the last time I checked your website I did not find a any link for this?
Do continue to ignore the nay-sayers, and the negative narrow minded people and may god continue to allow you to fulfill your purpose while on this planet, in a way that suits you.
KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT AND CONSIDERATE WORK THAT YOU DO SO SUPERBLY WELL AND HERE’S GO GOOD HEALTH LOADS OF BLESSINGS FROM ABOVE…………..
Peace/Much Love
Marcus
By Leilani.D.Gangloff on June 20th, 2007 at 2:15 am
I think that what u did was very thoughful and generous and i wish others can learn from you and can try to make a difference in the world…
Let’s change the world..
By Roysten Goh on June 20th, 2007 at 2:19 am
I think that oprah Winfrey is a replica of humphrey
In a good way…..he’s kind and she’s kind
that’s all …….I mean i don’t think she has his features or anything NO!!!
u rock my world OPRAH!!!
I love u…….
By Ada Sculthorp on June 20th, 2007 at 2:25 am
I think that oprah is a wonderful person and whoever wrote that she is a replica of humphrey screw you….you probably look like humphrey… you gay person…. you come to school don’t you i’ll hunt you down and chop of your…(to be continued)
By Ada Sculthorp on June 20th, 2007 at 2:29 am
sorry i meant you come to my school don’t you well yeah so i’ll see you then and sorry for writing it on this site…
Love ya heaps oprah….
P.S You are not a replica of humphrey he’s is just too gay with himself..
By nomthandzo on June 27th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Hi ophra!
I am nomthandazo Mlungwana,20 years andlives in cape town.Well I am running an organisation that aims to empower,motivate and aspire to create oppotuniteas for them selvesand be the difference they want to make in thier communities.We are also offering skils sush,dance music,drama,sport,debate,poetry and entrepreneurship.
I would love to get help for funding because I am struggling.I would really love to get finacial assistance.
By Fungiwe Ntleki on July 10th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Oprah keep up the good work. As a young South African woman, I’m inspired by the great things you are doing for people in every corner of this planet. One can imagine if each one of those young girls can follow your foot steps, I think that can definately change our poor continent to be in the global standard. That’s my wish!
By sanna on July 20th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
i think what ophras doing is great and for all you dumb buts that have no branis dont you know how poor africa is already? and she can do what she wants with her money so mind your own bussiness!!:):) ps. my name is sanna nahal
By THETELA IT on August 2nd, 2007 at 1:23 pm
HI,OPHAR I THINK U DID A WONDERFUL WORK AND U DESERVE BIG THANK U.THESE GIRLS ARE LUCKY AND BLESSED TO HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY.I’M A YOUNG GIRL OF 21,LIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA AND I LOVE YOUR SHOW SO MUCH IT KEEPS ME INSPIRED.GROWING IN A VERY DISADVANTAGE BACKGROUND IT WAS TOUGH FOR ME ,BUT U BEING MY ROLE MODEL IT SHOWED ME THAT I COULD BE MORE LIKE U IF ONLY I WORK HARD NOT TO BE LIKE MY PARENTS,BECAUSE U USED TO SUFFER A LOT AND THAT IS WHAT MOTIVATES ME. CAUSE I KNOW AND I BIELIVE THAT I WILL SUCCEED BE MORE LIKE U.
THANKS A LOT FOR WHAT U HAVE DONE, WISH THAT GOD SAVES U FOR ANOTHER DECATE TO COME,BLESS U.I REALLY WISH TO MEET U IN PERSON ,I LOVE U, I LOVE U . I COULD SAY IT A MILLION TIMES STILL IT WON’T BE ENOUGH.
By manuela on August 8th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
WEll i think that oprah did a really great job in giving those south african girls this oportunity.I’ve been to south africa myself and there are over a million kids who don’t go to school.But… a thought just struck me,i mean what about the boys i mean they need an education too i mean it would’ve been fair if oprah did just a little something to the boys.But other whys,i really respect her generosity and i love her she’s great.
By Emma Senetla (South Africa) on August 24th, 2007 at 11:32 am
OH OPRAH, U R ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, IM A 21 YEAR OLD SOUTH AFRICAN GIRL WITH MANY DREAMS, AND U MADE ME REALISE JUST HOW YOUR SMALL AND BIG DREAMS CAN ACTUALLY CUM TRUE WITHG YOU HELPING THOSE YOUNG GIRLS AND I SAY THAT YOU ARE A REPLICA OF JESUS CHRIST AND NOT OF HUMPREY,I LOVE YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU IN EVERY THING THAT YOU DO.
By Ana on August 31st, 2007 at 2:18 am
I think Oprah is an inspiration to me and to everyone else in tha world…. im doing an Essay on her, and found out more about how she has come from being a poor child to a beautiful and powerful women in tha world…..
I have a lot of respect for Oprah and just wanted to let her know on everyone’s behalf, that believe so….
Im glad in wat she has done for people that need things, specially those that have nuthing at all to live a happy life…..my hart goes out to her and may tha lord bless her for all that she has done to make people in need happy…mwah!xoxoxoxox
By Linda on September 8th, 2007 at 12:12 am
I think building a school is good. The Lord has blessed you with this money and it should be used on others. You can never out give God. I would like to know more about some of the programs you have. I would like to go on missionary trips and be helpful to others. My children are grown and I feel the need to do more work for the Lord. Please e-mail me some information on what you have.
Thanks again,
Linda
By Shanice on October 2nd, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Oprah is a good person because she always give to the poor and she cares about us. I admire that she is a strong black woman who knows what she wants in life and she ain’t stopping until she reaches that goal. I wish she could come to my School in Cairo IL, Cairo High School i would really like to meet Oprah someday.
By Scotty on October 8th, 2007 at 1:19 am
U need 2 do something 4 the boys in South Africa, the boys may be in the same predicament or in a worse predicament than some of the girls and its just a little bit unfair, but its all good
By Lisa Baranco-Smith on October 10th, 2007 at 12:14 am
I truly respect what Oprah is doing both here in the U.S and South Africa. Being an educator myself and comming from a long list of educators, who have fought for the underdog for years, I understand the vast amounts of issues. We want to make great changes and spend endless hours giving,Yet no matter how much we try or give someone will complain. Before you juge the actions of someone else think about what you could do to help. I have and will be going to South Africa at the end of March. I hope to begin by first visting and listening to the voices of those who seem so distant. I hope to vist the school as I am a Black Montessor Educator (We are rare) in a school of upper class U.S students. They have been taught many principles of having a life long global existance, “No Man is an Island”. I hope to can get some tpye of student interactive exchange between both schools, set up fund raising and in general, gather information.
By kista on October 12th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
what is the schools name im studying south africa and i need to know
By Kamala Naicker on October 18th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
Congratulations Oprah on the opening of a state of the art school for special girls. I am a secondary school educator teaching for 25 years. My school has all the resources and I never once spared a thought for the educator who was teaching under trying circumstances, who did not have chairs, desks, chalkboard for their children. After the National Teachers Awards adjudication process (which I was a part of ), the experience was an eye opener. I began to feel guilty about how little I do for my children in comparison to those in the rural areas. The educators double up as parents, feeding scheme co-ordinators etc. for me the experience has made me richer. Therefore today when I look at the opportunity that you have given these girls I feel so proud of your “giving” nature. I salute you”. You will always be an inspiration to me and I look forward to meeting you some day, maybe even teach at your school. The gift that you have given will live on in their lives. Love Kamala
By delena on October 20th, 2007 at 10:49 pm
I think that what she did was very nice plus Im doing a prodgect because i respect her alot.
By Douglas L. Brown on October 28th, 2007 at 5:19 am
Ms. Oprah Winfrey
I would like to say that besides God and My late Mother, You are the greatest woman God has put on this earth doing my day ,And I am Sixety Eight years Young .The things you do for Others The World can learn from you and we would not have wars if they did ,I Wish You could teach a Class to our so called Leaders .
Sencearly yours,
Mr. Douglas L. Brown
By Charlene Loiselle on November 18th, 2007 at 9:45 am
this letter is for Miss Opera i need to write you so bad please if these not get to her can you please see she gets if sorry i do not spell to good if she gets it i will write her back because i do not know if this right place to get her add this means the world to me thank you and god for helping me thank you charlene Loiselle 27st-jean chateauguay quebec j6j2×6 pleasedo notlaugh at this i am trying bye m tt thank you again
By Charlene Loiselle on November 18th, 2007 at 9:48 am
charlene loiselle phone number 450-699-7350
By DK on November 25th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Oprah your awesome!!!! i THINK YOU HAVE REALLY INSPIRED OTHER CELEBRITIES TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT OTHERPARTS OF THE WORLD AS WELL……. GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYHTHING!!
By sum1 on November 27th, 2007 at 3:14 am
kool
By galya on November 30th, 2007 at 3:59 am
i love Oprah. she is sooo great!!!! i want to be the next Oprah!!!
By Louise on December 2nd, 2007 at 11:18 pm
Oprah I only dream of doing what you have done for those children, I am South African and I had a great education and one day would like to give back to my country in helping all the children out there that did not have the same oportunity like me. I just need to work on a big project and find out where it is really needed, South Africa also has many children in need of money to go to school, my dream is to open up a school in each town close to all the ton ships to allow all these wonderful children to go to school and receive a good education. I just dont know how to go about doing so, I kind of thought that I could start off with a little day school, which I will get big companies to sponsor me a bus, books, clothes, food, etc… but I still dont know on how about doing so. I am 23 years old and would love to get some great advice from you. What you have done is awesome and I just wish that the rest of our country could work together and make all these wonderful dreams come true for these beautiful children. There is alot of probelms to solve so the question is where do we all start to contribute to our country.
I love my country and always will
Africa unite!!!
By massalan swaray on December 23rd, 2007 at 5:24 am
Hollo Opera thank you very much for all the good job and all the happness you give to the girls in south Africa.I was watching the televission On saturday I soid the good job you did for south African girls, i was so happy and my eyes was full of tear because, I pass through the same life.When i was little girl at the age of Eleven I plan that I want to be a doctor, but that was the same year I lose my fathe and my mother in liberia civic war.we move to refugee campe in guinea there was the places Australia gov. help us to Australia.
this my E-mail Adress ; massalanswaray@yahoo. com. au
By school girl 1 on January 17th, 2008 at 8:38 am
hi oprah is nice she can find help anyware
By school girl 1 on January 17th, 2008 at 8:46 am
hi oprah is nice she can find help anyware she is are role model u go girl rock on
By bre(missy) on January 17th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
what it do. oprah is not a selfish person lik me.she spent 40 mill on a school in africa. thats alot of green. but keep ^ the good work oh and send some money to w.j. chirstian. thats my school.
By Anonymous on January 18th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
opera is the greats person!!!! in school we are watching the movie about her opening the school in africa. she uses her money for good thigs to help the world and people that are less fortunet as her.
By Travis Easley on February 4th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Thanks for what you are doing for the U S and South to Africa childern I really look up to that cause i have a baby girl who i am trying to get custody and it is hard do to what had happen to here and i had nothing to do with it but just wanted to let u know that me being a male i still look up to u for what u do for others.
Email Address travis.easley@us.army.mil
By yo mama on March 5th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I LOVE OPRAH! SHE KEEPS ON DOING HER THANG AND REPRESENIN US ARICAN AMERICANS YAY OPRAH!
By hatice aktan on March 26th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
hello oprah winfrey you are an excellent perfect person that i love . when i was going to go to africa you actually went for me.i hope u went to turkey because that is where i am from i am 9 years old in 4th grade i hope you like wat i wrote and u no im doing a project about you!!!!! i love u so much let me tell u this im a (girl)
By keely on May 18th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
hey i think Oprah is a great person!!! Our class watched the movie where u built a school for African Americans!! I thought that was the nicest think that u could do for people!!! I loved watching it!! It was sad at the beginning but it ended up great!!!!
By Anonymous on May 23rd, 2008 at 9:00 am
oprah rox!!