I’ve known Peter for quite some time. I often see him on Sundays when the Malaika Foundation distributes meals to street kids.
While everyone patiently lines up to get their plate, Peter just sits there quietly, writing.
“What are you doing? Aren’t you hungry?” I ask him.
“I’m writing a song about Malaika and about you,” he replies.
Later, he tells me he’s a rapper and that his biggest dream is to record an album.
That day, I decided to interview Peter and promised him I’d take him to a studio to record a song.
And here he is... Despite the nerves, Peter poured out all his talent and recorded an amazing track—a song dedicated to the Malaika Foundation and to me.
The song is called “Testimony.” It tells the story of what it means to live on the streets—the loneliness, the fear of not waking up alive in the morning, the cold, the hunger, and the daily struggle to survive. But in the end, it speaks of light, warmth, hugs, smiles, love, and hope.
That day, Peter left me speechless and with a lump in my throat, but the happiness I feel inside is indescribable.
Right now, I’m editing a video featuring Peter’s song. I’m creating a profile for him, hoping that someone will notice his talent and offer him help—a chance.
The video will be released soon, so stay tuned!
This incredibly important project is saving lives—and it’s possible thanks to the support of so many of you who have believed in and supported the Malaika Foundation over the years.
We’ve come a long way, but we still need more help and more support so that hundreds more kids can have a chance to save themselves, leave the streets behind, enjoy warm meals every day, reunite with their families, and pursue their education.