"Ageing Well" LiA Blog Post: Week 6
Week 6 - A Lasting Impact
The sixth and final week of the Ageing Well programme was a period of culmination, presentation, and heartfelt farewells. Our work in Marseille concluded by formally handing over the projects we had poured our hearts into for the past month and a half.
We began the week by putting the final touches on our report and presentation. A mock presentation allowed us to refine our delivery and ensure we were communicating our findings and recommendations with clarity and confidence. This preparation was key to our success.
On Tuesday, we had the privilege of watching the MerTerre team deliver their final pitch. Their work was impressive, featuring a detailed benchmarking analysis of current marine laws regarding plastic waste disposal and the strategies employed by other NGOs. It was inspiring to see their dedication to environmental protection and the thorough research that supported their proposals.
The highlight of our week arrived on Wednesday: our final presentation to Marion of Les Jardins d’Haïti and Jade from Makesense. The setting was the centre's beautiful concert room, which created a wonderful atmosphere. Feeling well prepared and confident in our material, I was not nervous. We presented our vision for the garden, supported by the community survey data and our practical work. It was incredibly rewarding to see that both Jade and Marion appreciated our work and approved of our proposed plan.
Our final gift to Les Jardins d’Haïti was a comprehensive future event plan. This section in our report outlined a calendar of potential activities, provided all the necessary resources for gardening and compost making, and even included guidance on applications for funding. We created this with one hope: that our impact would be lasting, enabling the staff to continue cultivating the garden as a vibrant community hub long after our departure.
Cloaked in the gentle melancholy of parting, the week ended with bittersweet goodbyes. We returned to our distant homes, with farewells echoing in the fading Marseille shoreline. While it was difficult to leave, we departed with the immense satisfaction, knowing that we have strengthened the very roots of "ageing well" at Les Jardins d’Haïti. This is more than just a project; this is our passion for impact; this is our leadership in action. We have, already, through commitment and labour, left a small piece of ourselves in that garden, and I am confident it will blossom beautifully.
Au revoir, Marseille. Until we meet again.
Hi, I'm Hin, a year 3 student at The University of Hong Kong. I major in Psychology and Neuroscience, and will be conducting my research project at HKU's LKS Faulty of Medicine. The project aims to investigate the efficacy of gamified inter-professional education in the promotion of knowledge co-construction in the context of cancer treatment.
In my free time, I like to catch up on recent neuroscience literature and draft up research proposals with friends. I also enjoy singing and drawing, and have a few vids on YouTube! Oh, and if I am not fatigued from work, I sometimes code for fun (mostly in Python, but not a pro). I usually rework my code in previous projects, optimise them or find new ways to write them...... and if I am really, really free......maybe start a new project????
I'd love to connect with anyone who loves doing research, creating or listening to music, and starting fun projects because of that cool idea that popped up in a daydream.
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