Participants successfully completed their first presentations at ARI! Their presentations explored the issues they hope to address in their communities, the work they are doing with their Sending Body organizations, and what they hope to gain during their time at ARI.
Some of the key issues that stood out included the need for safe and nutritious food grown without chemicals, safeguarding minority communities, and increasing income generation, among others.
There were many original and creative presentations that highlighted both their deep passion for their communities and their strong community engagement skills. As Curriculum Coordinator, I was especially impressed by how, in just eight minutes, each presenter was able to transport us into their community and help us understand both its challenges and its strengths.
I also felt that their presentations—and the hopes they carry for what they want to learn at ARI—were a call, one that we as an ARI community are invited to respond to together.
