We write this reflection with a sense of inspiration and
gratefulness. Each one of us on the trip
truly had an experience of a lifetime. Last fall, when we first began this journey, we could not have imagined all the
people who offered their support, expertise and guidance in creating this
experience for the pioneering Youth Ambassadors – we are immensely grateful to
each person. We believe we have been
able to help set the Ambassadors on their journeys to “Spark, Learn &
Innovate” and to be empowered to work collaboratively to effect social
change. Through interactions with AIF
beneficiaries, by listening to experts in the NGO & corporate sectors &
visits to homes & sanitation treatment plants, the Ambassadors gained a
nuanced understanding of water access & sanitation in India. They also had an opportunity to create &
share an awareness-raising presentation or an idea for a frugal innovation with
water. Each Ambassador impressed us with
their intelligence, empathy and ability to “go with the flow”. They have set the bar high for following
cohorts with their authentic “all-in” approach, and we have no doubt that each
one will uniquely contribute to making our world a better place. While the trip has officially ended, we hope the
journey continues for each Ambassador, and we hope to create meaningful
opportunities for continued engagement with AIF for the Youth Ambassador Cohort
of 2014.
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