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Day one has been much anticipated through weeks of planning, preparations and training, followed by 2 days (35ish hours) of travel via 4 flights (Ottawa-Toronto-Dubai-Colombo. After all of that, Day 1 did not disappoint! When I arrived at my first hotel (I’ll stay here for a few days while I complete my orientation and thenContinue reading “Day 1 – Colombo”

This past weekend I completed my Leave for Change pre-departure training – t-23 days until departure now! It was by far the most beneficial, impactful professional development activity I have participated in. Over the course of 2 packed days (think a 4-day program condensed into 2), we considered, discussed, and reflected on a number ofContinue reading “Pre-Departure Training”

Do one thing every day that scares you. I read a quote once – a few years ago – often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, and since then I’ve tried to follow it in a general sense. Maybe not every day. Maybe more pushes me outside my comfort zone. Nonetheless, “Do one thing every day thatContinue reading “The Process – From Application to Mandate”

Leave for Change participants are asked to blog their experience during their placement to share their thoughts, learning, and journey with others.  There are many aspects of the Leave for Change mandate and one of these is to share your journey, tell others, and create excitement around Leave for Change. And so, as part of myContinue reading “Mandate – Share your journey”