Aiko Hana Shafarudin
​Our project, Cookies For Hope, aims to collect funds to be donated to a local charity, Yayasan Pulih, to victims of sexual harassment by selling cookies to the public, done in response to a quantitative increase in sexual harassment cases during the pandemic. This is our targeted audience, however it may coincide with those celebrating public holidays around the months of April and May, particularly Easter and Eid-al Fitr, as a form of ‘seasons greetings’ and in preparation of the holiday season as the project targets an ending date right before May 2021. Our purpose in donating funds is to aid local foundations in protecting victims of sexual harassment, advancing legal changes, raising awareness of the issue to the public, and taking action against it in general.The reason I wanted to join this project is because in a pandemic, I wanted to help address a cause while being confined to our homes during the pandemic. In these times of crisis it is possible that every individual is dealing with problems of their own at home, of course that is mentally draining. As such I want to help enforce positivity into the community by joining this project of producing, packaging, distributing and selling these food products, the profits of which will be directed to a charity protecting victims of sexual harassment, an issue that has become more prevalent online during the pandemic.
Experiences (Choose 5-7 reflections that represent the achievement of learning outcomes)
Cookies for Hope
Reflection 1
Date/Time: March 3, 2021
Venue: Stay at home
CAS Stage: Investigation
LOs achieved: (#6) Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance, (#7) Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions
Description
How do you achieve this experience learning outcomes in this stage today?
I joined this project as helping victims of sexual violence has been a prevalent personal concern of mine for a predetermined amount of time already. Knowing that I could easily become a victime of sexual violence myself when I least expect it is a fear I live with as a girl, and by helping those in need, I will be able to learn how different people react to instances of sexual violence and how vicitms can be helped.
What was important or influential in this experience today?
The most influential aspect of this experience would be the development of my research skills as prior knowledge was required before making decisions regarding my participation in the project.
What is the memorable moment in this experience? What went well or was difficult today?
Completing my prior research and accepting the offer to join this project was both a difficult yet memorable moment of this experience as the research was extremely subjective and difficult to find an absolute answer from, but the curiosity drove me to want to learn more by joining the project.
Expressing Feeling
How do you feel when you are doing your experience today? Where do you think this emotional response comes from?
I felt relieved and proud of myself and the positive actions I made today.
Generating idea and asking question
What does this experience mean to you?
This experience means I will be able to broaden the limits of my knowledge through research and indirect interaction with people who have first hand experience.
How do you think your experience today contributes to the development of your IB Learner Profile attributes?
I was able to develop my inquirer and caring profiles through research and feelings of compassion and sympathy to cases I came across in my research, along with those I have agreed to help.
