{"id":593,"date":"2023-08-21T12:45:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T04:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jointings.org\/eng\/?page_id=593"},"modified":"2026-09-06T19:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T11:33:32","slug":"why-are-we-here","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jointings.org\/eng\/about\/why-are-we-here","title":{"rendered":"Why Are We Here?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u266c Only Time\uff5cEnya<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you ask me to predict the future of the world and humanity, my answer would be bleak.  The world is deteriorating at an alarming rate.  Human greed, selfishness, and other destructive traits are relentlessly eroding our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though a minority strives to protect the environment and raise awareness against excessive exploitation and irrational resource utilization, their efforts seem futile. Humanity appears destined for self-destruction. Yet, within our brief existence as humans, there may still be meaning to be found in doing what we believe is right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2009, we established Jointing.Bank (abbreviated as \u201cJ.Bank\u201d)<\/span>, a virtual community dedicated to promoting lifelong learning. This invitation-only platform brings together passionate professionals who voluntarily contribute their expertise and resources to support nonprofit initiatives and nurture emerging enterprises during their discretionary time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating as an innovation laboratory, the community champions experiential learning (\u201clearning by doing\u201d), empowering members to synergize diverse skill sets and pool collective resources to turn innovative ideas into reality. Launched in Fall 2009 as J.Bank’s inaugural initiative, Jointing.Media (“JM”)<\/span> was specifically created to document the inspiring stories of grassroots NGO workers while effectively mobilizing resources to support their nonprofit missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.Bank operates on a distinctive model<\/a>. First, a sponsor can be involved in two or more non-profit projects via sponsoring the original articles of JM. JM irregularly donates to other non-profit projects. There are three pools \u2014 a news pool, a donation pool and a projects pool. They are not in any particular order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, process-Oriented Project Development.  We intentionally eschew rigid deadlines and completion requirements for J.Bank initiatives.   This philosophy stems from our belief that authentic social impact and personal enlightenment emerge through continuous experimentation.   The journey of discovering both personal purpose and societal needs is valued above pre-defined outcomes.   It is not about others but yourself\u2014 how to enlighten yourself.  Most of all, Keep evolving through action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, we emphasize learning by doing.   If you have an idea, just do it.   We champion an “act first, refine later” approach.     Members are encouraged to:<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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