“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.”-Nelson Mandela
Going to the other side of the world to volunteer? Why do that when you can volunteer in your local community?
After attending WeDay Alberta 2013, my interest in international volunteer trips was once again stirred up. I was part of the World Vision Youth Leadership trip this summer, and it really did change my life. There are so many amazing things you can do to help in the community, but seeing poverty in my eyes was a totally different experience. Being immersed into the local culture and the love they offer to everyone, I recognized how many of us really take our privileges for granted.
Now I know it may sound cliche, but I really believe that if everyone can come together, we CAN impact the world and make it a better place. In a world of over 7 billion people, your small deeds may seem insignificant, but all it takes is a small step to start a sea of change. Whether this be in on the issues of peace, environmental conservation, poverty, human rights, injustice, we as youth must: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”-Mahatma Gandhi
Two amazing organizations, Free the Children and World Vision Canada, are both offering global volunteer trips for 2014. I challenge you to step up and join on one of these life-changing experiences!
World Vision Canada Youth Leadership Experiences
Me to We Youth Volunteer Trips
