Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India’s independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
Born October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, India, Gandhi as he was popularly called, died 78 years later precisely January 30, 1948 as he was assassinated in New Delhi, India.
It was who, in one his legion philosophical quotes that said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself to the service of others.
Apparently upholding the virtues of Giving Back to society, Gandhi was reported to have said, “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed”). By this, he emphasized that true wealth and happiness come from helping those in need, even though small acts of kindness.
Giving back to society, no doubts, is about selfless action, finding purpose in service, and uplifting others.
Volunteering your time (Giving Back to society) to support a cause you are passionate about is something you will never regret. It will enrich your life, familiarize you with your community, and connect you to people and ideas that will positively impact your perspective for the rest of your life. Helping your community is an opportunity for you to grow as a person, to better understand how you fit into the world around you.
Why is it so important to give back to your community?
Why is it so important to find a cause you love and volunteer your time? Spending time enriching your community is a great way to broaden your perceptions of the world. By immersing yourself in a community and surrounding yourself with people who are dedicated to bettering the world, you can learn so much about how the world works. You gain a unique sense of purpose by serving those around you, one which often manifests in other areas of your life.
Of course, it’s also important for your community! Without volunteers, many of the services and events we enjoy in our communities would not be so readily available. Spending time helping out at local shelters or food banks provides an important service to less fortunate neighbors. Giving back to the place you call home helps to unite the community and bridge some of the social, economic and political gaps.
What are some of the benefits of volunteering?
Donating your time to support those around you is extremely beneficial, both for you and your community. It is statistically proven that people who volunteer regularly are healthier both physically and mentally. Individuals who have volunteered throughout their lifetime typically live longer and have better psychological well-being. In addition to the health benefits, volunteering gives people a sense of purpose. The fulfilling feeling of giving back and contributing to society is unparalleled.
Giving back is also a great way to get to know your community and its citizens. When you volunteer, you have the opportunity to meet lots of new people. Working alongside individuals who also care about improving their surroundings will allow you to broaden your network of friends. Additionally, it will help you to better understand the circumstances of other members of your community. Having a broad, open-minded perspective of the different walks of life around you will help you to be an effective and empathetic citizen.
People skills are not the only skills you will gain through volunteering! Dedicating time to help others will teach you patience, kindness, and resilience. Not only will you improve your communication abilities by working alongside a diverse team of people, but you will also gain a plethora of other experiences that will help you as you navigate your future. Volunteering may even help you discover a new passion or interest.
Without resort no hyperbole, in the contemporary time for instance, one individual who understands the import of giving back to the society Is the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor.
Recently, as part of his commitment towards community development and,giving back to the institution that made him, the Speaker, alongside his fellow coursemates of Religious Studies, Delta State University, (DELSU) Abraka, Class 2005, returned to his alma mater, Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka, accompanied by former classmates from the 2005 Religious Studies graduating class.
The visit culminated in the donation of books, teaching aids and other learning materials to the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, as well as a pledge to begin massive renovations of the department’s dilapidated lecture building.
The Speaker and his classmates were received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Samuel Asagba and senior university officials. After a brief tour of the department’s facilities, the Speaker, Rt Hon. Guwor formally handed over the donated items, including hundreds of textbooks of different reference volumes, set of digital learning kits, projector, assorted stationery and public address system. among other items.
Thanking God for life and for giving them the wherewithal to return to the department after 20 years, Rt Hon Guwor said “it is humbling to come back to the place that shaped our worldview two decades ago”.
He added that the donated items are a small token of appreciation for the foundation they received and a pledge by the classmates to keep investing in the next generation of scholars.
The Speaker noted that the gesture also aligns with the state government’s commitment to promoting education in Delta State.
“This donation is expected to boost the department’s research output and improve the learning experience for current students, reinforcing Delta State’s broader agenda of ‘Renewed Hope for MORE’ through education and community empowerment,” Guwor stated.
Guwor commended the Vice Chancellor and his management team for their efforts to raise standards at an institution that has produced many distinguished alumni worldwide, even as he singled out his former project supervisor for special appreciation.
Class Coordinator, Mr Bartholomew Akwalhigbe, recalled the challenges students faced two decades ago, and expressed gratitude to God for opportunities.
“When we were undergraduates, outdated textbooks and limited resources were a constant hurdle. Seeing our former classmate, now a Lecturer in the department, receive these books is truly gratifying,” Akwalhigbe said.
Vice Chancellor Prof Samuel Asagba praised the initiative, describing the department as “a beacon of inter religious understanding and academic excellence.”
He assured the 2005 alumni that the university would make full use of the materials and expressed hope that the partnership would extend beyond a one off donation.
“We welcome this spirit of giving and look forward to more collaborative projects that benefit both the university and the wider Delta community,” Asagba remarked.
