After being fortunate enough to hear Ms. Jackley speak to us, I began to consider the purpose of NGOs. New NGOs have been forming rapidly over the past decade. More than likely as a result of the need to engage in issues typically not discussed in depth in the political realm. Instead of talking, NGOs do. They do the things that governments often hesitate to do because of its political repercussions. However is this right? Most NGOs are focused on a tangible goal which benefits people. The role of the government is to help the people. So with that in mind should NGOs diminish overtime as Governments take on the role of helping the people? It's an interesting question, and undoubtedly one that we will find out the answer to soon.
Poly has had the privilege of having Mr. Pond speak on its campus twice in the last four years. While I, unfortunately, was not present for the first, I was enthralled at being able to attend the most recent one. Pond is someone who can be presented as a role model for just about anything. He started off the night by sharing some details from his past and revealing many of his experiences to the audience. As someone who has survived a horrible atrocity, the fact that Pond is able and willing to share his experiences is inspiring in it of itself. He focused on his survival of the Cambodian genocide and the bullying that ensued after he arrived in America. His own experiences were a true testimony to how powerful stories are, an idea that he has been trying to teach for some time. However, what particularly struck me, was what Pond was doing in his communities. This side of him which takes what he knows and puts into action concrete solution is even more inspiring. He mentioned some work...
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