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« on: April 09, 2024, 01:00:31 AM »Empress Saisei Establishes Global Citizen Initiative
The organization, which focuses on volunteerism, fundraising and dispersing funds to charitable causes across Mundus, is the first project of the Empress Emerita since departing Chrysanthemum Throne.
In coordination with the Rosari Church Empress Saisei has established the Global Citizen Initiative (GCI) which will "combine fundraising and donation efforts with a team of skilled volunteers in a variety of spheres to respond to challenges, both local and abroad. It is my hopes to see the GCI work alongside established forces, such as JET, in responding to crises when they arise while also addressing issues before they become crises. It has always been my belief that one does not need an office, a commission or a throne to make a difference in the world around them, no, the only thing one needs to make a difference is the will to do so. The GCI will empower those who wish to make a difference to do so, whether it be via donations or volunteering in the field. I did not require a Throne to go and feed people, an arrest I proudly wear and declined to scrub from my record, when a Rokkenjiman city decided that feeding the homeless should be a crime. I look forward to the day I'll again be free to engage in such direct means of supporting those less fortunate directly but, for now, directing funds and resources to those who are capable of doing so today is the next best thing," the Empress shared with the RBC.
The GCI moves forward in its operations with र527m ($975m) in its coffers, with Empress Sutāraito donating personally to "ensure the success of the vision proposed by the GCI and brighten the horizons of people through the efforts I'm confident this organization will excel at." Empress Saisei has already been coordinating with local issues prior to the announcement as well as discussions with the Clysperi Kingdom to address some issues which linger in the Southern Lands following the rebellion in the South. "There's a deal of rebuilding that hasn't yet been initiated as well as concerns about poaching as highlighted by the Pharaoh in a recent CSMC article. These are two causes which the GCI is geared toward assisting in and a partnership which I hope will bring brighter days to those we'll be helping," Empress Saisei added.
Rosari Crusaders will be assisting in operations in Clysperis due to the recent threat posed by Ramose to Rokkenjimans in Clysperis, an issue which Grand Maester Yuna addressed. "With the situation in Clysperis being tense for Rokkenjimans due to the unnecessary and unfortunate threats of Ramose, for the first time in over a century the Rosari Crusaders will be operating on foreign soil in Clysperis to provide security and protection for those representing the best of Islyna's teachings in Clysperis. While both the Rokkenjiman and Clysperi governments agreed that deploying forces of the IRAF to protect volunteers was out of the question both the Pharaoh and the Empress have granted sanction for the Crusaders, in liaison with the Royal Clysperi Armed Forces, to ensure their safety while in Clysperis. By the grace of Islyna and the will of Ma'lia, we'll see that no harm comes to those looking to make a lasting, good, impact for the communities in Clysperis where the GCI will be operating."
While the majority of GCI volunteers are presently Rokkenjiman Empress Saisei has not precluded foreigners from joining the Initiative. "Indeed, I would welcome their participation," she said with a smile, "this is not a Rokkenjiman initiative but one of people looking to better the world around them through service and selflessness. That's not solely a Rokkenjiman or Rosari trait, but one which we are all gifted with at birth. Sadly, some of us forget how to use that trait, but it's never too late to get back in touch with that goodness of the human heart which is universal. The heart is not drawn toward evil, let us show that through this Initiative."