Hello! Today I am very happy to have Kyalamboka from 5th Wind Nation. Let’s jump right in!

Q: Tell me a little bit about 5th Wind Nation and your current plans to build a Unity Center.

 A: 5th Wind Nation will be a true non-profit organization where one can go to receive the aids they need in life, i.e. food, clothing, or job assistance. We will try our best to accommodate every need. Although some services will be free, we will be partnering with other non-profit organizations.

Q: What inspired you to get into this kind of work?

A: The condition of the community has always remained the same and the politicians and religious authorities always talk of what they claim they’ll do to help the community and fix it up but most of it never gets resolved. Like, for example, at some food pantries, We’ve seen fruits and vegetables that weren’t fit for human consumption and had mold on them. Regardless if it’s a church, if you ask for help, they’ll turn you down if you don’t have the money or aren’t a member of the specific church. This is why we wanted to start a Unity Center to help others.

Q: What are some of the challenges of your work?

A: One of the main challenges is raising the funds for the building, which is why we’re doing a crowdfunding page on Indiegogo. Although it’s great to partner up with other organizations, there is a high possibility of running into scam artists. We are coming up with ways to avoid that problem. What was our biggest challenge was to maintain the building but we came up with a solution, by having a store that we will sell items from, so that everything we offer remains free. As far as administration goes, we plan on rounding up volunteers from school districts and community service programs who are trying to enter the field. Not only will they get community service credits, they will get the experience they need for the field they are applying for. Most people don’t know, that no matter how many schools you go to, if you don’t have the experience, you will not be hired.

Q: What are some of the rewarding aspects of your work?

A: One of the most rewarding aspects is that we would be able to build a better community than what we have currently. We hope to see people leave our organization to start a better life.

Our ultimate goal will be to stop the useless violence and hate crimes because of trivial reasons.

Q: What is a typical day like for you? Or are there no typical days?

A: A typical day involves us working almost 24/7 on getting funding for the project.

Q: If you could live in a book, which one would you live in?

A: I would like to live in the universe of Nadine Haynes Experience, a very old series, conceptualized back in 1999. In that universe, magic exists and magical girl-type warriors save the day!

Q: What do you do when you’re not doing work for 5th Wind Nation?

A: When we aren’t trying to promote the Unity Center campaign or working, we blow off steam by watching TV, drawing, writing, Photoshopping or watching videos online.

Q: Is there anyone who has inspired, motivated, encouraged or supported your work?

A: In terms of inspiration and motivation, H. R. Giger, the artist who did artwork for some Ridley Scott movies (i.e. Aliens, Species movies, etc), because his work taught me that no matter how different a person is, you can still make a difference or be loved if you give yourself or the other person a chance. It’s okay to be different just as long as you love who you are.

Michael Jackson, who said in a song, that if one wants to make the world a better place, they should take a look at themselves and make the change.

Sax Preacher, a minister from an organization who told me that people may say one thing, but if you listen very closely, you can hear their true voice within their words.

Martin Page, who always finds the beauty in life and always has an encouraging word to say.

Q: Do you have a favorite brand, flavor, type of coffee?

A: One of us drinks coffee, and that’s me. I love it with a lot of cream and a bit of sugar.

We both, however, love to drink tea.

Final Thoughts?

My boyfriend also have a horror/fantasy book published titled The Beloveds: The Birth that revolves around three best friends, Habiba, Luvyna and Suki with a friendship that ties them to the past and the past comes back to haunt them in the form of an evil and self-righteous extremist Billy Madison and his boys, all of whom want to take over their city Black Starlight.

Thank you so much for your time. I wish you the very best of luck! Let’s chat again soon.

 A: Thank you! It was fun chatting with you! ♥

5th Wind Nation is a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting and serving people in need. By providing food, clothing, shelter and counseling, we hope to bring empowerment and unity to all.

5th Wind fulfills the community’s role and the mission of charity to anyone in need, by providing personal service that strengthens, unifies and supports all individuals, religions, families and community-based organizations.

  Check out our Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and official site to learn more about us:

  TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/5thWindNation

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FifthWindNation/

TUMBLR: https://www.fifthwindnationinc.tumblr.com/

WEBSITE: http://www.5thwinds.org

We look forward to helping out in the community and abroad!