31/10/2017
Here is one of our Exchange Participant Christian Achim's leadership story
I was so incredibly happy when I was accepted to go as a volunteer for 6 weeks in Indonesia, Surabaya, for the AIESEC in Surabaya project Earth Heroes. This country, its fascinating culture and wonderful people, amaze me every passing day. I've learned, seen, tasted and experienced so many new things, but also brought inspiration, joy and a positive impact to the communities we worked with, which uplifted my spirit.
We are going to different schools and talking to the young ones, hear their questions, their struggles and their dreams. We do activities with them and encourage them to be examples for others. They learn from us and we learn from them, but we act together.
I think the most important aspect in being an earth hero is working on people’s will – to take action, change the perspective and see how much our behavior and values need improvement. We have to understand that by respecting nature, we respect ourselves.
But I see this flaming generation rising, focused more on bringing the change needed in their society, on taking the initiative, protecting and caring for their environment, their country, their home.
This entire trip was made possible only by the amazing PrysmianGroup founding and the activities here by AIESEC in Surabaya's help! Thank you so so much!