“I’m Sorry”
“I’m Sorry.” That’s a phrase that gets tossed out in conflict mediations left and right. Sometimes I even see adults request apologies from students just to create the feeling that a …
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Move Your Money: Celebrate Black History Month
I recently completed a graduate degree in social innovation and sustainability and during that time studied reparations as a strategy for addressing harm, both current and historic. There are commemorative reparations, …
The OURgirls Movement
I recently started the teen girls empowerment group OURgirls at Rochester’s School No. 17 where I work everyday in the Gandhi Institute’s Help Zone. One of the reasons that I …
Working Through Shame: A Review of the Leadership Coaching Certificate Program
As part of my work at the Gandhi Institute, I’m tasked with and encouraged to spend some of my working hours learning. I feel grateful for that, and know that …
The Message Behind the Money
During our check-in round at a recent staff meeting, I mentioned that one aspect of my position overseeing the Institute’s finances that brings me joy is processing the donations that …
Thanksgiving Reflections: Social Nonmovements, Quantum Entanglement, and Indigenous Wisdom
Last week, I was enriched hanging out with two remarkable visitors, Drs. Monica Sharma and Doris Grey. The two spoke on leadership and social change from years working in global …
Summer Youth Facilitation Institute Reflection: Lavountae Anderson
My name is Lavountae and I am a SYFI (Summer Youth Facilitator Institute) member at the Gandhi Institute. I have worked and spent my time at the institute for the …
Summer Youth Facilitation Institute Reflection: Quintorie Broomfield
The best highlight of my SYFI summer was when we went on a canoeing trip to Ellison Park because it allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and …
Summer Youth Facilitation Institute Reflection: Erika Suarez
Erika Suarez here, been here for three summers now! What a blast! The love and care at the Gandhi Institute is amazing. As soon as you come in you’re welcomed …
Summer Youth Facilitation Institute Reflection: Mohamed Koko
This was my first year as part of SYFI (Summer Youth Facilitation Institute). And it was also my first year learning a whole lot in such a short period of …