Recently been thinking about it for a long time for an overseas community project. Looking at articles and pictures that magnify the degree of suffering people are going through in less-privileged areas really pushes me to do something. And i know that i can do something. Reminiscing about the past ocip trip to thailand, i can recall the profound effect our trip had on the childrens lives, even if it was only a matter of days. The amount of growth , knowledge and experience we gained was also tremendous, providing us fresh perspectives on life and moulding ourselves into better persons.
Being in the army has really many many limitations. Kicking this plan into action can only start after i leave, and that will mean another waiting of 200++ days for november to come. And the youth community we have here are bound by specific schedules installed by the government. So the best time for such a trip to happen will be during may/june period next year, where the local Unis are taking holidays and there will be a wealth of manpower to choose from.
Currently have looked through a few aid organisations, and one looks particularly endearing.
Buckner (www.itsyourmission.org) focuses on less-privileged children and orphans around the world and they have a very stable organisation and capable leadership. With the amount of credentials and experience under their belt, it would no doubt be a great choice to partner for community projects.
Lets pray and hope i can find masses of like-minded , capable and nice people to work with on this trip. Im pretty set on embarking on this project, although im saying this as i stare at the tons of problems i have to solve. So be it, what great undertaking is not accompanied by challenges. Its the way you solve these challenges that define the greatness in you. However it turns out, it will definitely be a positive learning experience and a foundation to build on. Furthermore, i believe as long as the spirit of helping others is passionately burning inside, no problems will prove insurmountable and things will eventually pull through.
Thinking about all aspects of the trip just gets me so hyped up. From pre-trip planning, choosing the team, procuring sponsorship, meeting like-minded people to actually going there and helping the disadvantaged, making a difference, making a personal odyssey of change, trying new things and getting new experiences is simply out of this world. Every stage is filled with challenges and excitement. What an experience it will be.
Soon, it will happen. Hop on.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
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