I know a kid whose profile was much like yours. In fact, he has been dedicated to bringing resources to his village in his home country. He’s thriving at Tufts, which could be an interesting fit for you (if it looks affordable on the NPC).
There are plenty of schools that will value your desire to change at least one part of the world and provide a great education.
Your dad wants the best for you without knowing that the best doesn’t come from just one place. That’s not so unusual – the U.S. university system is so different from that in other places.