My Nonprofit Reviews

There is a sense of fulfillment that nestles in the heart of a human when committing a selfless task. This feeling can be obtained by being involved with nonprofit organizations. In my personal experience, I have had the opportunity to be a part of the USA-Nepal Community Outreach Network (UNCON), a tax-exempt Texas non-profit organization that focuses on helping the underprivileged population in the United States and Nepal. As a member of UNCON, the most meaningful project that I have been involved with is the Computer Lab project. The focus for this project was to raise funds to develop a computer lab at a school located in an impoverished area of Nepal. My contribution to the computer lab was small'simply spread the word about the lack of technology in a village in Nepal. However, simply giving time to spread awareness about this project not only changed my life, but the lives of over 300 children in Nepal.
Contributing to a non-profit organization can be a very fulfilling task. Whether it be spreading awareness on topics, donating money, or volunteering, any involvement with a non-profit organization can positively change the lives of people across the globe. In my experience, spreading awareness about the Computer Lab project with UNOCN caused many people to donate money to the project. Over time, the organization collected enough money to build a computer lab for the Himalaya Lower Secondary School in a remote village in Nepal. The most fulfilling moment of the entire project was seeing pictures of the children's reactions after the completion of the lab. The conditions these children resided in; the destruction and filth, was a contrast to the smiling faces they depicted in the pictures. I distinctly recall the moment I opened the small bundle of photographs containing the images of the children. Upon looking at the photos, it was not the dirty floors, overcrowded classrooms, or filthy clothes that immediately caught my eye. Instead, it was the youthful innocence and pure appreciation that, to this day, inspire me to help those that are less fortunate to smile.
Giving the time to simply research, understand, and spread the word on the Computer Lab project allowed me to see the reality that some people are forced to live in. This realization has allowed me to appreciate my circumstance and develop a passion for helping others. In fact, this experience has inspired me to be involved with UNCON's next project, the Chaupaddi Project. Chaupraddi is a tradition where young girls are forced to stay outside of their home (normally in goat sheds) during their menstrual cycle. These young women are unable to touch others or consume nutritional milk products. Many have died from lack of nutrition, snakebites, disease, and rape because of this tradition. From my interest in both projects, I have developed a passion to help others. I have come to realize that simply giving the time to spread the word about a service project has changed my life for the better. Overall, I have learned that any contribution to a non-profit organization can create meaningful memory for both you and those you have helped.