‘Accept and respect all kinds of people’

Each of us can contribute to making Kuwait a better place for all of us to live. In our daily deeds and actions, we can find - if we choose to look - opportunities for improving Kuwait’s environment. From not littering on the streets, to choosing to be kind and helpful to others, each individual here can have a positive impact on the society as a whole. Kuwait Times wants to know what ***can you do?

Jerry Lopez is 54 years of age from Cebu, Philippines. He works as a Mechanical Engineer, and has spent the past 26 years outside of his home country. He has three grown-up children.

“As an engineer, I would like be of help to Kuwait by doing my work diligently and share my expertise with junior engineers. I also work as a lecturer and trainer,” he said when asked how he as an expat can contribute to make this country a better place. “If I share the knowledge I have, it can go further beyond my expectations. I am not selfish and love to share the skills I have. I can contribute greatly to this nation if I set a good example to other expatriates residing in Kuwait by adhering to governmental rules and regulations, being friendly with the locals and sharing my knowledge and skills with them to make them responsible citizens, and accept and respect all kinds of people. As an expat engineer, I am also active and participate in the work of any organization providing services to the community, particularly in promoting camaraderie among locals and other expatriates with a common goal of making Kuwait a safe and peaceful place to live in.”