“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Gandhi
Travel with a purpose, do something good; these are the things my parents instilled in me from a very young age.
As a family, we volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and other organizations.
The sense of togetherness felt when helping others was a feeling beyond compare. Growing up that feeling became an expansion of myself. I continued to travel on my own, seeking ways to contribute while taking in invaluable experiences. Such experiences included volunteering with a group of humanitarian doctors in Costa Rica and teaching health and women’s rights in India. As much as I was able to give, I received so much more; knowledge that I was able to be a part of something bigger.
I am grateful and encouraged by organizations like Forest Nation which takes even the smallest donation and turns it into resources that have an impact all over the world. Together we can help battle climate change, improve the environment, and provide income and hope to individual communities.