Charity: Clothes and Shoes

an essay by Roger B Rueda

Of late, Roh Eunhye, a Korean ESL student in Iloilo City, handed out pre-used clothes to some indigents in Lapuz District. 

All of nineteen and from Sangju, Roh Eunhye is very energetic, and her motives are entirely altruistic. Giving (time, money, and energy) to her is a central way that she strives to find meaning. She feels a closeness to other people, and generally appreciates life, when she shares.

She says she feels good to give and finds it fulfilling. 

The locals were hospitable and welcoming to her. When we arrived at the place, some jumped for joy when Roh Eunhye announced to them that she was going to give them some pre-used clothes and shoes. They were happy and posed for photographs, with their donator. They thankfully helped the Korean woman bring her luggage towards the street. 

This week she is planning to hand out food in the inner-city slums. The rewards of helping a community through charity last longer than money, she believes, for one thing. Roh Eunhye has already decided to work for charity to keep her eyes open wide to the vast genuine needs of the poor in the community where she lives.

For me, this young woman is a source of inspirations for the community as we must realise that charity works also give us an understanding that there is something larger than ourselves.