My Journey in Community Engagement
I would like to share what I have been doing through community engagement — what it means, what I’ve done so far, and what I believe it brings.
What “Community Engagement” Means to Me
To me, community engagement means stepping outside the usual routine, connecting with others, sharing knowledge, and taking action to help people and the planet. It means making a difference — big or small — and learning along the way.
What I’ve Done
Over the past year(s), I’ve been involved in several meaningful community-engagement activities:
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I worked with an NGO for more than a year, teaching kids and young people in subjects like Mathematics, Computer Science, and the Environment. I shared what I know, helped others understand, and together we explored how these subjects matter in real life.
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I volunteered with my mother’s foundation (the Oracle Foundation) at an old-age home: spending time with senior citizens, listening to their stories, helping organise things, offering company and care.
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I took part in a tree-plantation drive: planting saplings, digging in the soil, watering them, and imagining the future growth of trees that will give shade, fresh air, and hope for years to come.
Why I Believe It Matters
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Teaching topics like maths, computer science and environment turns ideas from the classroom into real-life tools — it makes learning practical, useful, and community-oriented.
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Spending time at the old-age home showed me how important listening and presence are: forming inter-generational connections matters a lot.
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Planting trees isn’t just a one-day event — it’s about planting hope, about doing something that future generations will benefit from.
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All of this helps me grow too: I learn patience, teamwork, leadership, empathy, which many studies show are major benefits of youth volunteering.
What I’ve Learned
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You don’t have to wait until you’re “fully grown” or “an expert”. The willingness to engage, share and act is what counts.
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Small efforts add up: a class in maths, a computer science session, a planted sapling — each piece builds.
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Engagement is a two-way street: as I teach, I learn; as I volunteer, I grow.
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It helps to commit: working with the NGO for more than a year allowed trust, deeper relationships and stronger impact.
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I feel more connected—to my community, to nature, to people older than me.
My Message to You
If you’re reading this, maybe you’re thinking about how you could engage too. Here’s a thought:
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Maybe you help a friend understand a maths concept, or show a computer trick.
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Maybe you spend time with someone older and ask them about their life.
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Maybe you plant a small tree or clean up a green patch near you.
Each small step matters.
What’s Next
I plan to continue: doing more sessions with young learners, organising another tree-plantation drive, volunteering at places that need support. I hope to keep learning, keep contributing, and keep growing. And I hope that by sharing this here on my website, it will inspire others too.