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Help the community!

To be a Lasallian business leader, one should understand the social and environmental challenges of the society and not just his/her own organization. I was amazed that graduate studies at DLSU do not just focus on the business aspect but for understanding the community as well. It is a good way in which we will actively participate and collaborate with different social groups.
Our class visited GK Farms. It was a new experience for me since I was amazed at how the community is solid and motivated by their vision. It was a brilliant idea for Tony Meloto which is the founder and father of Gawad Kalinga to come up with a community that is driven to change the life of those who are in need. Their vision really struck me which is to raise the global movement of 500,000 social entrepreneurs in 2024. This is a statement on how everyone should be encouraged to come up with a business and live using the resources that came from that business. It was also a good experience for us to make “kesong puti”.


In our organization, we are practicing corporate social responsibility. We have visited also an orphanage. You can see the happiness on their faces when we have arrived and they are excited to meet and mingle with us. It’s a heart-warming experience. I’ve been through many community outreaches before during high school days. But for an orphanage in particular, in my life, I think I’ve been inside at least once or twice. We conducted a feeding program and games and provided gifts and some basic needs. Looking at the happiness and potential of those kids, I’m in star-struck for they have performed some special numbers and sang their theme song. The song touched my heart, telling that God sent us to let them know they are not alone and they are loved. Why these talents are hidden in this small town or area? God has all the reasons. I can see also to their faces how big their dreams are. 
I am glad that we were introducing to provide services and businesses for a community. This reminds me to be humble at all times and be thankful for what I have by sharing my knowledge and skills with others. The poor children did not choose to be on the streets. What I’ve realized is that we should not question God on what we’re experiencing. Everything happens for a reason. God wants us to call Him and have faith in Him. I think God provides me blessings to share on to help me realize and always be thankful to Him. I should not question His will for us. This experience for me is not just to help the community but also to help me as a person. It will build my self-esteem and will provide my self-worth. 

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