Yesterday, I rushed to my journal to write about the three weeks of training I experienced with the Beit Project team, fearing I might not find the words to do it justice if I waited too long.

The first week, when Tangier met Marseille, was a time of introductions. All the team members got to know each other, and we newcomers had the chance to discover the city.

During the second week, the training began with activities that were invaluable in helping us understand each team member as an individual, paving the way for effective teamwork. We delved into the topic of working with adolescents and learned how to manage potential challenges. One of the highlights was a linguistics workshop where we realized that even though we don’t all speak the same language, we don’t always need translations. Instead, we can connect through feelings and mutual understanding, transcending our differences.

In the final week, we started using the city as a tool to explore the richness of life around us. We drew a map of our position and dissected the concept of “otherness.” We learned about the value of interactions with others and their significance. We also embarked on small city excursions, searching for traces that revealed stories about the places, their residents, and their history. Additionally, we participated in a writing workshop that gave us the opportunity to express ourselves, listen to others, and truly be heard. We were provided with the tools to carry out the exciting adventure awaiting us in Tangier, Marseille, and Bastia.