Binhi Boys Home

My Binhi experience was something special. Although I have done many activities in helping the community, each one of them is special. They all have a specific memory that sticks with me. My experience with boys home, an orphanage that houses abandoned and abused boys, had reminded me of my blessings. It is always a good way to bring myself back down to earth and to remind myself of my humble beginnings. I remember at the start of the excursion, once the boys saw us in the room, they were filled with excitement. They were all running around the room with such joy. I would presume that they were excited about the new visitors. We were told that not a lot of people are allowed to visit them for their safety. So it was important for me to make a lasting mark on their lives. I believe it is my duty to interact with them and allow them to have fun as well. The other students with me were all motivated to let these kids enjoy their time with us. I think that is what made this activity successful. We played games with them and they were all so participative. I can remember kids climbing on the back of our students and them running around together all around the room. Their community was different from mine because it was more cramped up. They had 30 boys with not a lot of room and comparing that to mine which is of private living. They didn’t have the same amount of resources that I had. They lived with people sometimes they didn’t know completely. I believe that their community valued their relationship with each other and their trust in the people that took care of them. Sometimes all they had was each other. I’m used to being in a different environment with all the medical missions I have done but it’s different every time because I believe that every child has their own story. As I was there, I could see the way they were living and the signs of hope they had. It took me out of my comfort zone, but I believe that being out of my comfort zone helps me grow. There’s no change in comfort and no comfort in change. This is why I constantly change my habits in order to bring new experiences. I believe that every person should try to put themselves out there. To put them selves somewhere where they never saw them selves going. With the current situation in the world the gap between poverty and the middle class is rising. If we don’t become compassionate and help others, this oppression will continue. We have to raise awareness for the important causes in our society. For people to understand the imbalance of resources that is plaguing our country will be the defining point of action. This is what will bridge the gap so we are able to live in solidarity.