Where It Gets Personal

Last February 7, we went to visit our community in order to determine what they need. Our visit at the community was just quick. We were oriented on the history and the nature of the foundation. We were told what their advocacy is and how they are implementing it. After which, we were asked to plan what our project will be for the community. They also suggested projects which they really need and most of the groups followed what they said they needed.

During the orientation, we were told that we won’t be able to interact with the kids that we are going to help. To be completely honest, I was saddened by this. I wanted, even just for a short time, to interact with the kids. Because for me, we will be able to come up with better proposals and will be able to execute it well once we have met the kids. This is because it becomes a little personal. They serve as a motivational factor for us to do better. If we have met the kids, we would know we’re going to help, what their situation is and how badly they need the help.

Nonetheless, I will not let this get in between of us complying with our obligation. It is our duty to help, it doesn’t have to matter whether we meet the kids or not. What matters is that we are able to do something for the better of the children.