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Tunza Eco- generation: The Invaluable gift in my life: Part I (Earthquake Relief Campaign at Rasuwa, Nepal) |
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It feels like yesterday when I used to hear about Tunza Eco- generation through my senior sister Smriti Pehim Limbu (former ambassador) and ask her how can I get involved, what to do and how. Time flies away so soon and it is nearly three years from then, and now I find myself an integral part of Tunza as the 14th Regional Ambassador. Being an eco- enthusiast Tunza has been an elite platform I have ever had to meet the like-minded aspiring youths from around the globe, serving with differentiated responsibility but common goal of sustainable environmental conservation. Being selected as chairperson for Global Youth Eco- Leadership Summit, Model United Nations was one of the best days in my life and I find words insufficient to explain what Tunza Eco- generation means to me. But what I would like to share today is something amazing I never expected. It was May 11, 2015 when I received an email from 11 years old Aaditya Singh of UAE who claimed to know me through Tunza, appreciates what I have been doing and trusts enough my honesty to donate money he won as prize to support Earthquake affected people in Nepal. When I saw the email, for a moment I wondered and pondered if the email was genuine. The way he addressed me saying Didi (elder sister) in the very first email and his each sincere word let me feel his humanitarian thoughts mature beyond his age. Let me introduce him, Aaditya a eleven years old boy of Indian origin residing in UAE Sharjah was a former active member at Tunza but due to his eyesight problem he has to make minimal use of computer so couldn't continue. Our conversation continued, his mother Mrs. Veenu Kanwar who was very friendly and inspiring added me in Whats app, kept on updating throughout and informed that Aadi brother has tied up with another philanthropic organization ADTTA (Affiliation of Dynamic Table tennis Athelets) which organized fund raising tournament for supporting Earthquake victims of Nepal. Finally on 20th May ADTTA sent me Nrs. 222000 ($2220). My ever inspiring professor Dr. Hom Banset was very happy to hear about Aadi brother and ADTTA and he was excited to guide me all the way long in this endeavor. Happiness enlarged to hear that our own noble platform Tunza Eco- generation also sent 220 pieces of T- shirts on 20th May for earthquake affected children through DHL office. Before Tunza sent the T- shirts I called the DHL head office to know if the tax is charged for relief materials sent from abroad. They suggested if it is sent in the name of some recognized not for profit organizations then tariff won't be charged. So, I asked Eco- generation team to send it in the name of Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal. I was committed to connect the support received and needy people in the best effective way I can. Some Challenges that came on the way ADTTA sent the amount to my bank account of Everest Bank through Al Ansari Exchange but even after 3 days the bank staffs said the amount hasn't been deposited to my account. I had to visit bank for three days, contacted the manager, head office and other banks that had direct tie up with Al Ansari but couldn't tract the amount. Only after 5 days when ADTTA tracked it the amount was delivered to my account. But when the T- shirts were delivered in the custom office UPF representative informed that we need to pay a tax of around NRs. 13000 ($130) to release the package. The custom office gave two options either to pay tax to release or leave those packages in government's fund collection. I felt helpless as I had already used up my saving for solar installation and my parents were unable to afford that sum at that instant. I wasn't sure what to do and then Hom Sir said that he would pay whole amount on my behalf as he knew well how excited I was regarding the T- shirts and didn't want to let me let down. But I felt uncomfortable in letting him pay a huge sum. So, at early 5 am on 26th May I headed towards Kathmandu, capital city with a hope to convince the officials and release the packages without tax. After 5 hours ride in a bus I reached the custom office and along with UPF member tried our best but the officials said clothes aren't listed as primary need for victims so tax is a must. And then when I called my parents they asked me to use Nrs. 5000 ($50) they had given me for travel to use for releasing and Hom sir gave next 10000 ($100). Even after paying the tax the releasing process was not easy as we have to hire one agent for the process, the package was checked and counted by six officials, pay charge for many middle men during the process. But when the package was uncovered for inspection all my tiredness wiped off to see such lovely t- shirts hand painted by workers in Samsung Engineering. The whole day I had was so busy I lived with a packet of biscuit and a bottle of water all day. Finally at around 10pm I reached back home with happiness in all my heart and those lovely T- shirts, remembering the quote where there is a will, there is a way. Above All, I feel blessed to be a part of Tunza- Eco- generation the invaluable gift in my life that introduced Aadi brother to me and a chain reaction for support initiated. Thank you dear Aadi brother for being such adorable, thank you ADTTA for your tireless effort, thank you Mrs. Veenu Kanwar for being there along all the way. Thank you my ever inspiring Dr. Hom Basnet sir. Dear Tunza Eco- Generation I can't explain in words the vibrant colors you have added in my life, my sincere thank you for being so supportive and inspiring, giving me wings to fly with my dreams and connecting me globally with such enthusiastic mates. (In part II I will be explaining the details of Earthquake relief campaign from preparation to accomplishment) |
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Dear Rin I am really thankful to your optimistic thought and trust upon me. I will try to keep it up always.
Cheers :)
Posted 01-06-2015 13:36
Dear Manav, yeah exactly the words are insufficient to describe the height of generosity of Aadi brother. He has been serving above self without the physical boundaries of the world. At such an early age his actions are so matured. I really feel proud to have know him through Eco- generation.
What I (we) did was our responsibility as a citizen but what he did was a labor of love. Hats off to you Aadi brother :)
Thank you for your kind comment dear Manav :)
Posted 01-06-2015 13:35
Dear Gaabhin, Thank you so much for your kind comments.
I will try my best to be at your expectations :)
Posted 01-06-2015 13:19
Dear Alina sister, I really feel blessed to have known passionate brothers and sisters like you. Thank you Eco- generation for connecting us locally and globally as well. I have a big smile in my face going through your kind words. Thank you my sister :)
I am much happier to know that you were helped by Jennifer Lewis from Tropical Dolphin Research Centre too. When youths like us are committed I am sure we will rise up again sister :)
Keep up your good deeds too my sister. Cheers :)
Posted 01-06-2015 13:16
Dear Rahul brother, your motivating words and compliments really means a to to me. I find myself energized to have enthusiastic brothers like you around by me. Thank you for being there in this campaign and making it a success.
I really feel so glad every time we work together.
Cheers my brother :)
Posted 01-06-2015 13:11
Dear brother Prashant, Thank you for your encouraging words. It means a lot :)
I hope you to be there in next campaign :)
Posted 01-06-2015 13:08
Dear Arushi sister, Wow! I am so happy that you know Aadi brother well. Yeah I got to know through his mother about his previous support to cancer patient and helpless children. He is so generous and his noble thoughts are applaud able.
Honestly speaking, when I know you, Aadi, Rahul, Rohan and many others who are junior to me in age but matured beyond the age in thoughts and action, I really get motivated and encouraged by you all my brothers and sisters.
Though you aren't here I know you did your best for collecting support materials from your side in UAE. I hope someday I will have privilege to meet you, Aadi brother, Rohan and other adorable people in UAE.
Thank you for your kind words dear sister :)
Posted 01-06-2015 13:02
Dear Sujan, Thank you so much for your compliments :)
Posted 01-06-2015 12:46
Dear Mohit, Thank you for your kind words. We together will keep up our good works in different parts of the globe.
Cheers :)
Posted 01-06-2015 12:45
Wow!!! I really appreciate you and people around you. This is so great!! I'm really optimism that you will do a more wonderful job in the future! May God bless you and people around you.
Posted 01-06-2015 08:16
What an awe-inspiring report! Aaditya has truly proved himself as a philanthropist of benevolence and magnanimity beyond measure. It is when we notice noble acts like these that we know our future is in the right hands. Thank you for sharing, Bindu :) Your reports are remarkable to read as always:)
Posted 31-05-2015 23:32
It's a wonderful story!
Keep up the good work :D
You're a true ambassador that the world really needs
Posted 31-05-2015 22:34
You are a hero dii.
You are always and always inspiring.
Being a part of Eco-generation feels awesome and it feels more special to have known sisters like Smriti dii,you and many other ambassadors.
After the massive earthquake many people around the world are helping generously believing us even though what they knew about us was little that's how we are also able to help people in different parts of the country.Like you were connected with Aditya we are being helped by Jennifer Lewis from Tropical Dolphin Research Centre.
A huge thanks to Aditya and ADTTA for their beautiful heart.And thanks to you dear diii for your continuous effort and hard work.
Posted 31-05-2015 22:21
Previously it was our Smirti sister and now it's you. Such a bliss to have sisters like you.
Gallant as you are. its a bless to work with you.
You have done magnificent deeds.
World is your entity. And di you have escalated 'let's do something' attributes among all of us. :)
Posted 31-05-2015 21:17
The dedication, endurance you showed speaks volumes about your altruistic nature. So, proud to have known you and your efforts.
stirred me up.
Posted 31-05-2015 20:11
Thanks for an inspiring report , Bindu Di. You really have a heart of gold and patience and determination as that of iron.
I know Aaditya , he is from our school itself. He is very kind and generous and always extends helping hand to the needy . In past he donated his prize money for treatment of Cancer patients. God bless him too for donating towards Nepal Quake Relief.
Sorry to hear that you had to face these obstacles to clear the donation of cash and kind but ultimately your efforts paid off and bore fruitful result. Grrrrreat! Hats off . You are truely one of the best ambassadors on this forum and the most inspiring to many of us . I like your simplicity , honesty , passion , thoughts and your intentions overall. I wish I was there in Nepal to accompany you and be a help in all your noble projects.
Thanks for another heart touching report. Stay safe and blessed.
Posted 31-05-2015 19:49
Aww the story was touchy !!
Respect to the real heroine !!
Posted 31-05-2015 17:13
Proud of you dear Bindu.Its nice to read your inspirational reports.All the best for all your future endeavours.Keep up the good work.
Posted 31-05-2015 16:15