If there was one thing that Clare Amador, co-founder of YTRiP, would change in her past, it would be studying more about NGOs and how to run a non-profit organization—everything else she would keep.
But all is well that ends well. More than two years after its foundation, YTRiP has become an organization looked upon for its social innovation—a tourism, education, and cultural awareness program all molded in one. And Clare and her team’s future plans provide brighter promises.
Balancing work and her involvement with YTRiP is an act unbeknownst to Clare…but somehow she is able to handle both profession and community service, albeit a challenge.
“I don’t really know how it happens,” Clare said. “At the end of the day, I’m fulfilled with work and I’m fulfilled because of YTRiP.”
“I like what I’m doing—my job and what YTRiP is going through,” she added. “Even if I had to stay up at 5am, any of those two things is ok with me if I like what I’m doing.”
Maybe it’s true. When you find your life’s true passion, you never have to work a day in your life. Hear from Clare Amador, one of the founders of YTRiP, a youth-led non-government organization that promotes sustainable local tourism and responsible travel to develop love for country, heritage, and everything else Pinoy. In this interview, she talks about the importance of knowing and understanding one’s culture, and how she has grown up to love travel and nature.
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