Actually I do.

You see, this is not just your typical prep boarding school for girls. As far as my dictionary is concerned, it is not only "the" school for any South African girl living in adverse circumstances, but a contagious cause that should have our world reaching beyond the confines of themselves to make a much richer global empowerment someday. I say this with complete certainty because as I watched the Oprah Winfrey Primetime SpecialBuilding a Dream  that aired three days ago on ABC and saw the faces of ten beautiful, vivacious and intelligent, fluent English speaking girls open up about their lives on camera, I could not help but feel a sense of gratitude to each of them for living their powerful, courageous and poignant journeys with utmost integrity.

To backtrack a bit in case you have been rather "snailish" in hearing or reading the exciting news...

On January 2 Oprah cut the red ribbon and generously opened her doors to 152 accepted female applicants (girls ages 12 or 13) for her $40 million Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls located south of Johannesburg in a small town called Henley-on-Klip, with get this- 100% free tuition!!

"These girls deserve to be surrounded by beauty, and beauty does inspire," Winfrey said. "I wanted this to be a place of honor for them because these girls have never been treated with kindness. They've never been told they are pretty or have wonderful dimples. I wanted to hear those things as a child."

The academy includes 28 buildings over a stretch of 20 hectares (52 acres) of land, with all the sophisticated startings to a brighter future- new computers, hi-tech classrooms, spacious and comfortable study areas, a gorgeous dining hall, luxurious dormitory rooms, etc. If you haven't had a real good look at the beautiful school yet click here. It's to die for!

Girls from diversified impoverished backgrounds (or with family incomes that could not surpass $800/month) joined together like sisters from some of South Africa's most dangerous communities. Although only 152 of them could be selected, over 3,000 applications poured in, which- to their surprise- guaranteed them an interview with Oprah as part of the evaluation process. Eventually the school is expected to accommodate 450 girls (Grades 7-12) four years from now.

Breathing life into Oprah's dream that took her 5 years to execute, these young ladies deserve the chance to have their talent, strength and leadership qualities recognized. That's why I cannot escape the urge to write about them as they have literally changed my perspective on life in many respects.

Here's a little sneak peak into the lives of 5 remarkable adolescents Oprah honorably refers to as her "dream girls".

Thando

13-year-old Thando is a very bright and very hardworking scholar who has big aspirations to become an star actress and a powerful conviction that South Africa is in need of a female president. Unfortunately, life was never as glamorous for her as the title of her future career choice implies. With her mom being currently unemployed, Thando's grandmother covers all her school expenses by working as a housekeeper of a white family, leaving them both in deep financial debt. Her relationship with both her parents is estranged.

"My grandmother is my inspiration," Thando says as she tries hard to fight back her tears, "She does everything- she borrows money from her friends, she struggles to pay my school fees, and she gets into financial trouble. Sometimes I think it's all because of me."

Lesego

Lesego, also 13 years-old, is an avid learner who is very fond of mathematics and already a strong leader for her peers. After class she teaches poetry, telling others powerfully evoking messages such as, "You are an individual. Act like an individual. Don't try to blend in. Blend out."

Living with her father in a humble home that has a caved-in roof due to the excess of rain and no indoor plumbing, Lesego doesn't look at her life as unfortunate.

Lesego has been through greater hurdles, including the betrayal she has had to endure since her mom abandoned her at age 4 not to mention her dad's constant struggle to take care of her ever since. Still yet, she is bursting with energy, one day hoping she will change the world as well as her own life.

Sade and Megan

Sade and Megan are sisters who share an inseparable bond that cannot compare to any other. Every night leading up to the opening of the academy they have prayed for one another, desperately hoping that they would both get in.

Although they define themselves as complete opposites of one another, the two of them have shared a special relationship that has only grown into something stronger than crazy glue since they both have witnessed their father shoot their mother and then immediately after, himself (when Megan was 6 and Sade only 5).

The girls don't have any resentments against their parents' abusive relationship as they proudly display their parents picture on their fridge door.

As Sade explains, "I'm not angry at my father 'cause I know God has a reason. Just remember the good times, not the bad."

Zodwa

At 12-years-old, Zodwa has already experienced one of the most devastating struggles the average American typically experiences in their late adulthood- the death of a parent. Last year, her mother was stricken with one of the most commonly widespread diseases of their country- HIV- and later died after it developed into AIDS. Although she lives with her loving grandparents, there is not a day that goes by when Zodwa doesn't miss her mom deeply.

Especially when she walks the streets of Alexandra , one of the poorest and dangerous communities in South Africa, just to attend school regularly. Education is so important to her that she will force herself to overcome her everyday fears of walking past men carrying guns, knives, drugs, even grabbing her and asking for sex just to see her dreams of an improved lifestyle come to life.

"I just wish I could get out of this environment," says this unbelievably brave girl.

"I want to be a leader. I want to be an example. I want to get into Med school you know. It's all I've wanted with my life."

If you didn't have the chance to watch the full episode on February 26th, not to worry! These gripping stories will be retold on Saturday, March 3rd at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT on ABC so don't miss it. Turn it into a family affair and after watching be sure to place a comment below by stating what part of Oprah's primetime special impacted you the most.