On November 17, 2024, I joined fellow members of the ContribuTech Club on a service trip to donate technology to a temple school. After all the effort we had put into securing and preparing the equipment, it was deeply rewarding to see it finally in the hands of the students. Although organizing the trip came with its fair share of logistical challenges—especially in finding a date that worked for everyone—working closely with the other executives made the entire process far more manageable. On the day of the trip, we encountered a small issue with form submissions, but with the help of the club secretary, we resolved it smoothly.

Once we arrived at the school, everything else ran surprisingly well. The structure of the day was clear: each pair of ContribuTech members was assigned to teach 5–6 children how to use the donated technology. It was encouraging to see how smoothly this worked. However, one area for improvement was our lack of a formal timetable. Some groups finished far earlier than others, creating a gap in the schedule that we filled with team games. Going forward, I’d like us to plan the structure and pacing of future events more carefully.

Beyond the logistics, this experience sparked deeper reflection. It made me question how access—or lack thereof—to technology affects people’s lives. Does limited access to modern tools contribute to broader socio-economic inequality? Is it fair to be so dependent on technology when some communities can’t access it?

These questions reinforced the importance of Contributech’s mission: to bridge the digital divide and promote digital literacy. I’m motivated to continue contributing to this cause, ensuring that what we do isn’t just impactful, but meaningful.