What does it mean to be human?

By Rotary International

Misaki Otani, an Interact member in District 5170 (California, USA)

By Misaki Otani, member of Interact in District 5170 (California, USA)

Interact members in my district are raising $120,000 this year to aid Syrian refugees overseas and refugee resettlement in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are also raising awareness, planning service projects, and working to break the stigma associated with refugees.

Why did we chose this project? The main reason is because this crisis is covered a lot in the media, and the issue appears out of our hands, therefore we don’t take action. This project focuses on how Interactors can make an impact internationally from their local communities. Also because this crisis is so complex, like many world issues, we’re striving to educate our fellow Interactors on ways they can mindfully approach these issues and make a sustainable impact.

On a more emotional level, “What does it mean to be a human?” This is the question I ask all Interactors. Refugees are often dehumanized and looked upon as a problem. We want to break that stigma, and really reach the core of the human …read more

Source:: Rotary International Blog