This week was particularly impactful as I was entrusted with tasks that are vital for our upcoming fundraising dinner. My primary focus was preparation for the impact report and the fundraising booklet, both of which are crucial for conveying our organization's achievements and future goals. Initially, I was taken aback by the significance of this responsibility, and I was surprised that they trusted me with the task. I felt both responsibility, but pressure at the same time, as I wanted to deliver the best outcome. Fundraising is essential to sustain our events over the next year, and I dedicated significant time to strategizing how we can effectively communicate our mission and impact to potential donors, particularly in terms of the design and typesetting. 

In addition to this, I worked on enhancing our social media presence. I created posts to promote a survey hosted by HKU for different age groups of the ethnic minority community and planned future collaborative content with The Nature Conservancy. This collaboration has opened my eyes to the numerous events hosted alongside fellow NGOs, highlighting the power of partnership in our mission.

Having had the chance to work on another project, I gained a deeper understanding of the organization’s mission and its background. One of the most surprising revelations after a conversation with the organization’s operations director was the family hierarchies present among Indian, Pakistani, and Nepalese families. For instance, in many Pakistani families, predominantly Muslim, the hierarchy places the father at the top, followed by the eldest son, and then the other sons, with mothers and daughters often marginalized. They are rarely able to speak up or make their own decisions within the household, and in extreme cases, they need permission to go places outside their house. This stark reality saddened me but also fueled my desire to amplify these women's voices.

Conversely, I found Nepalese families to exhibit a more balanced hierarchy, as both parents typically work to support their households. This dynamic fosters a more equitable environment, which is encouraging to see. I also learned about an essential project called Call Mira—a crisis hotline that has supported over 3,000 women and girls. This hotline not only assists in emergencies but also serves as a space for casual conversation, highlighting the urgent need for such resources.

Overall, this week has deepened my commitment to advocating for those whose voices often go unheard, and I look forward to leveraging efforts to support these vital initiatives.