11) Group Project [Part 2]

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On the second week, my group and I opted to hand out mini burgers, a tasty and easy option that people could enjoy while on the move. These mini burgers were made with care by a friend of one of my teammates, Dhia, who kindly offered to assist us with our project. The sight of the deliciously packed burgers filled me with excitement as my group got ready to share them with the community.


I helped my group set up our distribution at the same location as we did last week, which is at the KSTCL cafe. When we arrived and organised our station, there were already curious faces eager to grab a free breakfast. With big smiles and open arms, we handed out the mini burgers to everyone who came by. The response was fantastic, and it didn’t take long for us to run out of burgers. Sadly, some people who arrived late were left disappointed. Even though we had a limited supply, the second day of our free breakfast project was a great success. We could see the appreciation from the students who received the mini burgers. Their smiles and thank-you's showed me that my group’s efforts made a difference. It felt rewarding to know I could brighten someone else’s morning and contribute to their well-being, even if it was just for a short time.


This experience showed me just how crucial food security is and how strong community efforts can make a difference. It also emphasized the need for careful planning and preparation so we can meet the needs of more people in the future. In the end, our free breakfast program was a move towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2, and it motivated us to keep striving for a world where everyone can access healthy food. It also made me realise the reason why SCSH is a course that is offered to students of IIUM— to instil a sense of community and a crave to help those around us. I’m very thankful to have such a great experience with this class.

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