CAS project

CAS learning outcomes 

1: Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth

2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process

3: Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences

4: Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively

5: Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance

Better cause Donation Project 

Last year, I started a donation project with my friend, Muskan. We made social media account named “ForBettercause” to support and donate to nonprofit organizations in Thailand. The primary goal is to raise awareness in order to encourage charitable giving. I wanted to do this because I wanted to help people, particularly during the pandemic when things are difficult and my small contribution could have a significant impact on someone's life. The social media account is primarily run by me and I have posted images and quotations to raise awareness among the locals. To encourage students and teachers to wear reusable masks, our first initiative involved selling cloth masks. We made about a thousand baht and used it to purchase stationery for the children. 

Instagram account 

@forbettercause

Investigation

1. As a first step, we looked into charities and various organizations that we could support, and we found the "Go Happiness Center" in Onnut. It is a nonprofit group that offers children and families living in poverty in Thailand access to health and educational resources.  

2. We then started to plan out what we should donate and how we will raise money (google meets& meeting after school to discuss)

Things we planned to donate

1. Books, toys, clothes, and shoes

2. Necessities for girls like hair combs, toothbrushes, blazers, hair ties, masks, and reusable cups  

3. Snacks for the children

Workshops /Events

1. Wells without Walls 

Preparation

1. Google presentations to organize our thoughts and ideas

2. Designing logos /posts for our social media account

Action 

1. On December 4th, 2021, we visited the “Go Happiness Centre”  located in Onnut to know how we could help them and what kind of things we could donate. For our first visit, we brought some toys, books, and clothes to donate to help those in need. We also had a great time talking with the founder of the organization knowing more about how it works and what inspired them. 

2. We decided to open a donation drive to help the organization, it was pretty successful because few people wanted  to donate some of their stuff

3. For our second visit, we bought some essentials for girls in the orphanage from the money we raised from the workshop

Demonstration

Interview with the founder of the organization.  

Link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuNZvgdy5Wg&t=13s

Filmed and Edited by Soly 

Interviewed by Muskan

Main Questions

1. When did you started this organization?

2. How long has this foundation has been running for?

3. What inspired you guys to start?

Reflection

I have learned a lot about life and the importance of always supporting those in need throughout this project. There were some challenging moments when setting up a workshop or a booth, but it taught me how to work with others and some crucial skills such as time management, responsibility, organization, and leadership. Though difficult initially, everything eventually helped me find who I am and acquire new abilities. Meeting new people was enjoyable, and helping nonprofit organizations directly made me feel good.