By Sr. Marian Harte, DC This year’s Conference held in Bonn, Germany with its theme of “Sustainable Societies/Responsive Citizens" attracted many NGOs, all interested in sustainable development with a lot of attention given to volunteers as it was the 10th Anniversary of Volunteerism. There were many events held over the 3-days from NGO Workshops, Round Table Discussions as well as many youth events, exhibitions, interactive dialogue and net-working. Representatives from Media and Academia were very much part of this Conference. It gave participants an opportunity to engage in sharing their experiences and articulate perspectives on how to enhance their activities in the promotion of sustainable societies. I felt privileged to engage in this conference and have learned so much about connecting the “DOTS” between protecting the planet and giving people a chance of a better life. Read More  Add Comment |
