A Message From Tiffannie "Tea" Chang
Hi everyone! This summer, I'll be volunteering in Unicamp to give children from low-income families the opportunity to go to camp at a low price, and this is all made possible from fundraising! All the money raised will fund for the children's stay at the camp. Any amount is appreciated, and it WILL mean the world to me and more importantly, to the campers.
What really attracted me to this organization is its mission. Children from low-income families are often restricted in terms of creativity by institutions, such as the school system, which teaches them in a way that sets them up to be followers, instead of leaders. At Unicamp, we teach children to build relationships, gain leadership skils, and unleash their creativity. I also think it's incredible that Unicamp decided to have a mental health session (which I will be participating in) just because mental health is never talked about before college. By talking about it more, we can reduce the stigma surrounding it, as well as give the campers effective tools to prepare for college.
Thanks for reading!