"We'll find out how much your school uniform is and we'll give that to your granny, " Malaak promised the young man.

CNN: Behind the Scenes: Inner city kids travel to South Africa

Several of the kids who participated in "Journey for Change, " a youth empowerment program founded by activist Malaak Compton-Rock, were asked to blog about their experiences last August when they traveled to South Africa.

CNN: The story

Thank you, Malaak, for the wonderful experience.

CNN: The story