Project Implementation
Last November 25, 2016, our CSRGOVE class (K38) implemented its project at TOPS along with the other CSRGOVE class (K37) around 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Although we were only there for a short while, I enjoyed it and I am sure the kids did also.
I heard the amazing voices of the teens in TOPS. I was shocked at first because almost all of them willingly sang in front of us as part of their “introduce yourself” activity which included a “talent” portion. A lot of Filipinos are truly gifted with a wonderful voice. I also saw the younger kids playing around and singing to the beat of “It’s so nice to be happy, sha-la-la...” I have always enjoyed being with the kids. Their smiles are truly priceless.
This short journey with TOPS truly opened my mind to the problems small NGOs face and sustainability is one of them. A transfer of management is also crucial of every business because values and goals may eventually change. How can one maintain the enthusiasm that the founder practiced?
Although there are many questions that are unanswered for TOPS, I pray that our visit did make an impact on them - that our ideas would be of good use to them so that they may continue operation. I believe in the vision and mission of TOPS and I hope they would continue to believe in themselves too.