This is how I spend my week end last week. On Sunday, I and other three My friends went to one village little bit far from our campus. Actually, I want to join in this program since two weeks ago but I already decide go back hometown in the weekend. Last week (Late post : Dec. 2014), I directly ask to my friend can I join in that program. She said of course. What is program about? Here is the story. I believe there is also similar program in your country like this. This is social project activity. My friend, we called Mbak ELLA ( mbak= sister in Indonesian) have community who concern about social in around my city. She and her friend together build this community. I don’t know well about their vision or mission. But, One of the program is teach in rural area. They has one village that welcome for their teach program. It is about one our thirty minute from our campus. The goodness is this program is free for every children who want join. Okay, On Sunday morning we have to meet in meeting point that not too far from campus. The appointment is we have to reach that place at 10. But, one of the volunteer (Still our close friends) came late. We have to wait until one hour more. Actually, I was really angry my friend. But, it is okay. I already show my anger with her. This program has run two years ago. I really appreciate Mbak ela and friends contribution for this village. They can still hold out even after 2 years. Although, there aren’t too many friend who can join in this program any more. They still commitment with their program. Especially, Mbak Elak. Two or one years before, there are many friends who continually join in every week. But, now, Mbak elak friends already graduate and continue their study in other province. Some friend is busy with other activity. I realize, Not long time anymore, mbak elak also will continue her study. And who is the next volunteer for this program? That is problem that must solve soon. I asked mbak elak, why she still trying hard to continue this program even there are many friends who not join anymore? She answer with simple word, “because their spirit to learn.” For me, need more than spirit to do it all. I was tried to do the same when I did my community service program (KKN). I try to teach local children English in every week but I feel boring, tired and sometime regret this program. Although, this is program can survive until finish. But, it is only for 2 months. Not two years. Oh yeah, when I ask the children there, they still remember one by one the volunteer who joined this program. They said miss with you all, Kak Ronald, Mbak Asri, kak Arif, Kak jeri, Mbak Serli, Kak Oki, Mbak Oti, Mbak Renti, Mbak Septin. When I asked about their hope, one of their big hopes is want all of you comeback. Just arrange your time to come back here. I realize, maybe you too. Actually, there are many people and children who less education basic, especially in rural area. They need people who care and teach them even only simple knowledge. I don’t know what about in your country condition. But, care is still care, heart is still heart. There is no matter where you are and what you have. It is about, how you care and when you start. It is program is one of them. There is no need a special ability to start. But, we need special spirit to start. Just do what we can do. Okay then, I really hope many people who do same for other people. It is especially for us as ASEAN citizen. At least, we have some culture that respect and care with other. Keep that one for our ASEAN identity. Don’t try to adopt selfish culture from other country. Because, we know there are many people who need our help.
Keep calm and care with other people.
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I am Indonesian. My name is Diogi. So interest with business and entrepreneurship. I am creating Social Business to find the best method to teach entrepreneurship and help people to meet their potential for facing future. Like traveling and writing. Archives
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