Humanitarian
concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare
Why I Choose to Be a Humanitarian It Started with a Sack Lunch I was in 6th grade on a school field trip in San Francisco when I saw a homeless man on the street begging for food. Something about that moment struck me deeply—even at that young age, I knew I had to do something. Without hesitation, I walked over and handed him my sack lunch. "Here, you can have it," I said. The other kids looked at me like I was crazy. But it didn't bother me because I knew something they maybe hadn't learned yet: I would have food when I got home. He might not. I didn't know it then, but that simple act would become the catalyst for everything I do today. Shaped by Life's Challenges We've all gone through our series of life's challenges, and I've certainly had my share. Each one has shaped me into the person I am today and opened my eyes to the importance of having good-hearted individuals in this world. I've been through things I thought I'd never get out of—dark moments where the path forward seemed impossible. But thanks to people who saw something in me when I couldn't see it myself, I made it through. They showed up. They believed. They extended grace and help when I needed it most. All I can do is say thank you and give back. My Mission Today Today, I volunteer my services to feed the hungry and help the homeless. With the support of various organizations, I've been able to: •Feed and clothe those experiencing homelessness •Read, play with, and tutor underprivileged children •Donate blood to save lives •Create moments of dignity and hope for people who need it most But this is just the beginning. As I continue to flourish as an individual, I look forward to doing much more—expanding my reach, by telling my full story, deepening my impact and showing up in the positive ways others have done for me. Why I Do This I didn’t choose humanitarian work. It chose me. And in doing so, I have come to understand both sides. I know what it's like to struggle, and I know what it's like to be lifted up by compassion. I've learned that we're all connected—that your pain matters to me, and my healing can inspire yours. Every person I help, I see that 6th grade version of myself, not knowing that later in my life I would become that homeless person on the street begging for food and money. And just as I was effortlessly able to help them, others were effortlessly able to help me. Every meal served, every child tutored, every act of kindness is my way of honoring those who helped me and paying forward the grace I received. This isn't charity. This is community. This IS HUMANITY. This is how we're SUPPOSED TO show up for each other. And though times could be challenging, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Kaboom Builds
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Feed The Hungry
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Give to the Homeless
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STEM with kids
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Building More Than Robots: STEM as Humanitarianism The Secret Nerd What many may not know is that I am a secret nerd. I have the mind of an analytical individual—I don't see things the same way many people do. I want to know how things work, and apply that knowledge, to make what seems to be the impossible work with me. Even at a young age, like many of our youth today, I was able to put things together. I remember when we got our VCR and cable TV. I was the only one in the house who could figure out how to hook it up without having the technician come out. I even got scolded for not reading the instruction manual! But keep in mind, I was about 10 years old. I wasn't trying to read an instruction manual—I wanted to live and play! So I took the easier route. I flipped through the pages and looked at the pictures: "This piece goes here. That piece goes there. And voilà—TV!" When I was introduced to robotics, coding, and programming, it was an ease. But more than that—it was fun. I wanted to learn what I could make these Lego designs do. "Go straight. When you get to the line, stop. Wait. Then turn right. Go straight..." as the code continues. Suddenly, I wasn't just putting pieces together—I was bringing ideas to life. I was solving problems. I was creating something from nothing with logic and imagination. When I had the opportunity to work as a TA in a robotics after-school program, it was a no-brainer. Working with youth in STEM, particularly in robotics, is such a crucial part of my humanitarian mission. I see myself in these kids—the ones who learn by doing, who think differently, who just want to figure it out their own way. Through robotics, I'm not just teaching code or build machines. I'm teaching them: •That their way of thinking is valuable •That they can solve complex problems •That STEM careers can be for them, too To see the eyes light up as they explore their newly developed brilliance—is a game changer. When a student sees their robot complete and able to accomplish a challenge after dozens of attempts, I see more than just a working program. I see confidence building. I see a problem-solvers emerging. I wouldn't mind having that then 9-year-old girl being my future healthcare provider or on the award-winning team that helps reshape the world for the better. That's the possibility STEM is unlocking. Some of these kids will become engineers, programmers, or robotics specialists. And all of them will carry forward the ability to get through any challenges with the mindset that solutions are possible. Just like that homeless man needed food, these young people need opportunity, exposure, and people who believe in their potential. Just like I handed over my sack lunch, I now can hand over knowledge, encouragement, and access to a world that might have otherwise remained closed to them. Humanitarianism isn't just about meeting immediate needs—it's about opening doors. It's about seeing potential where others see problems. It's about giving young people the tools to build their own futures, one line of code at a time.