As a young research center, CKC always upholds a culture of lifelong learning as its core value. At CKC, we create a learning and knowledge-exchanging environment through hands-on projects and knowledge-sharing sessions. This is the point of connection between CKC and Hannah Dudley – CKC’s Grants Development Mentor. During her three months working at CKC through the Australian Volunteers Program, Hannah has focused on supporting the capacity development of CKC’s young team by sharing sessions on how to develop proposals, communication strategies, organizational profile, and project design. In addition, mentoring sessions have been facilitated to equip staff with solid knowledge and skills on the job.
The series of sharing and training activities help develop CKC’s human resources and thereby promote CKC’s contribution to community development and research. Sincere appreciation is credited to Hannah’s contribution and support.
Anh Huynh
Sadness, happiness, fear, anger, or frustration are normal emotions that can ruin our mood for a day, a week, or a whole year when we are so busy in a hectic life and forget that we need a self-healing time for pent-up feelings. Asking a simple question – “Are you ok?” is enough to revive the exhausted spirit of those around us.
R U OK? Day – Australia’s national action day is held on the second Thursday of September annually, encouraging morale by asking the question “Are you ok?” to anyone, especially those who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs. This day reminds CKC to nourish “healthy” emotions in the workplace.
Tea talk, Mid-autumn Festival, and R U OK? Day are the CKC Employee Well-being Program’s (CEW) activities organised on 8 September 2022, creating a cozy sharing space for all staff to embrace their feelings while admiring a pleasant autumn morning with tea and mooncakes.
Hopefully, we could take a moment to care for ourselves and our beloved ones today and every day.
So, are you ok today?
Anh Huynh
Autumn welcomed us with refreshing rains that washed away the summer heat and welcomed us to a beautiful country – Laos.
July and August 2022 have become a memorable milestone for CKC as we had an opportunity to co-work with nearly 20 Vietnamese and Lao collaborators to carry out social research in indigenous communities of Sekong and Attapeu provinces, Laos.
As the first trip for the CKC team to another country – one neighboring Vietnam, we could not help but be excited when we arrived in Laos. It was a fortunate and precious experience for CKC, as we were warmly welcomed by the community and Laotian nature. The vastness and grandeur in the mountainous areas have meant that the people here have a simple, rustic, and kind nature. This trip has given CKC many wonderful memories.
Laos has left an unforgettable mark on CKC’s journey. Hopefully, this is the beginning of long-standing cooperation between CKC and the beautiful country of Laos.
Anh Huynh