Leah Petty

Name: Leah Petty

Where did you travel to in Southeast Asia?  A bunch of different places.

Did you visit JWOC? Yes I have visited JWOC. 

1. Where do you consider home?  If it is not where you currently live, tell us why.

I consider home to be in Newburyport, MA, not Singapore.  I was raised in the US, and all my family and friends are there. 


2. How did you first hear about Journeys Within and what inspired you to get involved with either the Tour Company or 
JWOC?

My dad found it online and I liked it.

 
3. What does “See a Problem, Solve a Problem” mean to you?

I guess it means that any problem in the world can be fixed with time and effort.

 
 4. Which JWOC projects were you involved with while you were in Southeast Asia?  What was your favorite, and why?

I saw and have been buying wells.  I like the well idea, because health is so important.  There is probably nothing more 
important than good health.

 
5. Does a particular memory or experience stand out for you from your time with JWOC?

Either the awesome took-took rides, or the squatters village.  I loved the took-took ride and the tour as we went along.  But that 
family of 8 living in that tiny home was so touching.  I don’t really think I can choose one.


 6. What were the striking differences and similarities you noticed about Southeast Asia and your home country?

Well, of course, seeing the poverty was a shock.  Also, all the stray animals, the homes, and the stores.  Really everything was 
extremely different

 
7. What are your objectives and future goals for JWOC and for yourself with regards to the poverty in Southeast Asia? 

I think that my goal is to just make as big as a difference I can.  I believe that if everyone tried to make a difference in the world, 
that we can truly make it a better place.  I think one problem is that not everyone is aware of the poverty in all these places.  
If we could do better raising awareness, than I think we would get more donations.


8. What message would you like to relay to potential JWOC volunteers or donors?

That if everyone just gave a little bit, the whole world could change right in front of your eyes.

Leah in Cambodia