A gift of 470 thousand birr solved the mystery of 24 years

We have asked Serawit Fikre. A gift of 470 thousand birrs solved the mystery of 24 years. Our life is now changed for good. The 21-year-old has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Guwahati. Her only experience as a volunteer was teaching underprivileged children for a while. But her volunteer work at CRY last year has allowed her to see the harsh realities that exist outside her “happy bubble.” “After volunteering at CRY for the past year, I realized how little I knew about the world around me. My books tell only half the truth. We live in hardship, but we don’t make a fuss,” says the MA student. Whether talking to market vendors while distributing relief supplies or reaching out to potential donors for fundraising, Shirroy has mastered effective communication skills. Often it doesn’t matter what you say, but it doesn’t matter how you say it. Here is the mantra she hopes will serve her in all her future endeavors. The 21-year-old is very grateful to have been given her volunteer opportunity and she hopes to contribute in her way as soon as the opportunity arises. Manipur Alliance for Children’s Rights organizer Montu Ahansem praises her volunteers. “You did a great job during this difficult time. I admire her passion, spirit, and drive to do something for others,” he said.