A dot in a circle

Reflection. Photo by Baikong

It’s a bitterly cold and quiet day in Johannesburg. For two months of reflections and two months of dissatisfaction to my question, “Why I am Here?,” the hug of winter is a companion. And every day, as I feel the serenity and calmness inside my haven of privacy, I ask myself of same question.

My passion to humanitarian work ignites from being a witness to the situation of the vulnerable people when armed conflicts erupt and escalate, and when pandemic, epidemics, and diseases haunts those people who cannot afford even their food. When I see and hear about those people, I feel bad. I feel the adrenalin rush rising that we can do something to address the problem. And so, I started working restlessly from one place to another, either it’s a conflict and post-conflict setting, natural disaster inflicted areas and population, or health-related response.

When art and creation meet

Sunset in Cape Town. Photo by Baikong

South Africa is unique in its own right. I always say it is always a very surprising country. I always thought, it’s gonna be hot, but they have winter. I always thought it might be so scary, but lovely and warm people makes me comfortable. I thought, I don’t like surprises, but South Africa invites me to unravel mysteries that unwrapped its charm and beauty. Now, I am always looking forward to the next lovely surprises it brings. Just like the lovely sunset I had ever seen, I saw the childish me impressions and enchantment that all I can say is “Woooowww!” No words can explain, but yeah, this is for real. Looks like an artist hand had brushed the hues and colours of scenery delicately, but it is South Africa, right?