"You must love and enjoy what you do, you can't be just doing it for your own good "- Irene Heng
This is a quote that made me realize what it takes to become an upstander. I think that an important part of an upstander is the fact that you are not afraid to speak up and help others. You can't be selfish and think that you are doing this because you want to get known or get a reward for helping others. Having a big heart plays a huge role in becoming an upstander.
This is a quote that made me realize what it takes to become an upstander. I think that an important part of an upstander is the fact that you are not afraid to speak up and help others. You can't be selfish and think that you are doing this because you want to get known or get a reward for helping others. Having a big heart plays a huge role in becoming an upstander.
A little about her
Irene helps a lot of people with housing and business problems. She works for a couple different organization that build shelters for homeless people. Some of her work includes working with businesses that are struggling financially. One big part of her job right now is coming up with solutions for people that cannot afford their rent right now during Covid.
I think what makes her an upstander is the way she thinks when she is helping others. " I never chose to do this job for the money, it satisfy me when I am able to help them, " this was something she told me during the interview. I thought this was really beautiful because she isn't seeking for attention or rewards, instead, she is doing this job because she has a desire to help others, and that is so important about being an upstander.
I think what makes her an upstander is the way she thinks when she is helping others. " I never chose to do this job for the money, it satisfy me when I am able to help them, " this was something she told me during the interview. I thought this was really beautiful because she isn't seeking for attention or rewards, instead, she is doing this job because she has a desire to help others, and that is so important about being an upstander.
Here is a short video about my project.
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" One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. " - John F. Kennedy
" The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who chose to do evil, but because of those who stand by and do nothing. "
- Einstein
" There may be times where we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail when we fail to protest. " - Elie Wiesel