1. Gratitude & Generosity{ in cross cultural exchanges

2. { An encounter 3. What then mustwe do? { A question 4. Encounter, Extraction,Exchange{ A range of possibilities 5. { My movement towards an answer 6. 2011-2012 Trips withstudents Evolving experiments with cross cultural exchange. 7. 2011 Learning Exchange 8. Why a Learning exchange? We wanted to shift the model of service learning. Collaborative learning model evolved from discussions in Nicaragua. 9. Coffee, crafts and cultureJanuary 2012 Learning Exchange to Nicaragua. 10. We do not serve, this isnot service learning. Collaborative learningmodel evolved fromdiscussions in Nicaragua. Focus on activities andexperiences to buildsolidarityLearning throughexperienceInternational solidarity is "not an act of charity but an act of unity between allies fighting ondifferent terrains toward the same objectives." - Samora Machel 11. What then can wedo? { Service, solidarity, generosity and gratitude13 6/5/2012 12. Service, service learning{ can function as beneficialfor both host communitiesand North AmericanParticipantsSupporting development 13. Solidarity deepens andtransform service, creatinga lens through whichwhat has been seen and{ experienced creates abridge. There is no otherworld, no place to go to there is only the struggleof humans workingtogether to build a world.Acting in solidarity 14. In my experience, we the { privileged from North America are most often the recipients of true generosity.Receiving true generosity 15. { And we can return only honest gratitude to our hosts.Offering gratitude 16. {Don TeofiloUnasked for gifts