Spend time with the community while you are there
As part of the organization's anniversary celebration, children and women enjoyed playing local musical instruments along with them. Photo: Ekta/HI 2022

Spend time with the community while you are there

How does the community play such an instrumental role in our lives? We can answer the question by considering what happens if we don't have a community. Since humans are inherently social creatures, feeling disconnected from others can impact our emotional well-being and self-esteem. It is extremely significant that people are connected as part of a community. Yes, there are many virtues that are significant, such as empathy, community, kindness, and compassion.

Along with my esteemed colleagues Jose Kurian and Dhiraj Kumar , ?I recently participated in 国际助残 's #40thanniversary in India. The way the local community presented their skills, strength, diversity, and culture was absolutely incredible. This also made me realize how meaningful it is to be part of a diverse community. We are all different, but at the same time we are all the same. A short version of the birthday celebration event video is already available on the organization's Facebook page if you are interested. However, this does not include every performance and behind-the-scenes moment.

People rarely express it, but belonging and feeling like a part of a community are fundamental human needs.

Yes, the sense of belonging to a community binds us together. Having a sense of community comes from knowing and caring about each other's wellbeing, safety, and happiness. A sense of belonging to a group of people is the subjective experience of being included or accepted within it. It is possible to feel a sense of connectedness to something much larger than ourselves when we are part of a community. We develop our sense of personal and collective identity by attaching ourselves to a group or community we can identify with. As a result, we may become more confident and willing to take on the world and pursue our dreams. Nevertheless, community has a much broader meaning than that.

Being a part of a group or community is, of course, a sense of connection. Having this sense of connection gives you a sense that there is something broader than yourself around you. When you get close to people who matter to you, you feel an attachment, a sense of closeness, and an acceptance from them.

Belonging goes beyond simply being a member of a group. The sense of belonging is also strongly linked to social identity, which is a set of values and beliefs shared by a group of people. In order to truly feel a sense of community, you must feel unity and a sense of character with your fellow members.

We can all build meaningful human relationships and gain a richer perspective and sense of community through meaningful human relationships. So, why not set the goal of developing deeper bonds with others in our immediate community? Every day is a good day to start looking for or creating your own network and to begin to experience the importance and power of community.

In recognition of #HumanRightsDay and every day of the year, we should #StandUp4HumanRights and work to create a community full of dignity, freedom, and justice.

Jose Kurian

Disability Inclusion Specialist- Working with Humanity & Inclusion (HI).

2 年

Appreciate the way you explained about the connectedness ??!! and it was great to see the way you were enjoying HI's 40th anniversary celebrations in India organised by the same community which you are talking about!. Yes "Engage and experience ", it makes real learnings!

Mithila Oliver (Hore)

Chevening scholar | Alumna- Swedish Institute | Communications Manager at Sightsavers UK

2 年

I enjoy reading about your work. Keep up the good work ??

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