Blooming plum blossoms this week herald the coming of Spring.
With the new season coming, ARI hosted two presentations for learnings by graduates of the 2024 program.

First, Momoko, a graduate from Japan, reported on her one-month Asian Internship program in the Philippines, where she visited several graduates’ organizations in January and February. Her time with their communities gave first-hand experience in the major differences of development between Japan and other countries, including those of her classmates in 2024. She saw that despite economic challenges, they were able to mobilize local resources to provide a better life for all community members.

Next was a presentation by Thi Thi, 2024 Training Assistant, on her learnings during the year.
Using various role-play scenarios, Thi Thi cheerfully demonstrated difficulties she faced between people in the ARI community, and how she addressed them. Rather than focus solely on successfully completing tasks, she learned how to manage the process, being supportive to each community member, each with a different cultural background.
When she returns home, she will oversee activities throughout her organization on a national level, making these qualities necessary for healthy relationships amongst staff.

With these presentations, all training programs for 2024 have officially come to an end.
We would like to show our appreciation to each one of you again for your warm support.
Please also look forward to a new academic year at ARI!