Like a viable seed, a connection contains the potential for the beginning of a relationship. And each relationship builds knowledge and soul strength. It is through relationships that we break apart stereotypes, entitlement, fear and greed. RELATIONSHIPS are at the heart of changing the world.

Both a seed and a relationship require proper nourishment to flourish. A seed without sunshine and water remains a seed; a connection without intention and follow-up disappears. Every day is filled with connections that will matter or not, depending on our attention. 

Many of us hunger for intense RELATIONSHIPS that grow through time and last forever, but it turns out that relationships take many forms. Larry Railton (lifelong advocate for young children, member of the Canadian host team for the 2021 World Forum, and dear friend), has been counseling me. He talks about relationships that last the length of a wait in line and others that don’t survive a trauma; relationships that support us through different life stages, and others that last a lifetime. Each relationship adds value to our lives, no matter its lifespan; our work is to explore connections for viable partnerships that match current needs, and then enjoy what they bring into our lives.

Strong and vibrant RELATIONSHIPS are fundamental to creating great work; and the World Forum community is filled with stories of people who experience connections and nurture them into relationships that result in mighty, innovative, world-changing projects. 

Roger and I will be hanging out in Bonnie’s Global Café as we continue our work with the World Forum as Global Impact Engineers. We will be sharing stories of RELATIONSHIPS that have made such as difference in our lives and work, and we invite you to do the same.

We encourage you to visit Bonnie’s Global Café and be part of all the energy, laughter and tears, as stories are shared and hearts are opened. 

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Power of Connections
Mark Elliott, August 2019.

https://bonniesglobalcafe.worldforumfoundation.org/the-power-of-connection-mark-elliott-united-states/

World Forum Executive Director Mark Elliott gave a thought-provoking presentation in Macao at the 2019 World Forum on Early Care and Education about the power of connection. His experiences traveling lead to the realization that it’s time to go beyond, “how are you?” and “good,” to “who are you, really?” and reach for real authentic curiosity. 

Powerful Connections
Ronald Ssentuuwa and Anat Bar, October 2018.

Human Connections Create NewPerspecives and OpportunitiesRonald Ssentuuwa, Uganda and Anat Bar, Israel

Ronald Ssentuuwa is a global leader of the World Forum Foundation from Uganda. He is currently in Israel pursing a master’s in international child development from the University of Haifa. Ssentuuwa says: “The most interesting moment of being part of the World Forum family is bridging the gap between home and diaspora. During my stay in Israel, I joined Anat Bar, the national representative of the World Forum in Israel; we shared passion and challenges in caring for children from our own country’s perspectives. Anat Bar lives and works in Israel as a director for several child care centres.  We had an opportunity to orient ourselves in her work place referencing with the care setting for children in Uganda. Indeed, the World Forum brings together like minds! You will not miss a friend of the World Forum in any part of the world. It strengthens relationships as a fundamental need not only for child development but also adults; this was our gain during my stay in Israel.”

Inclusive Project
Anne Sivanathan and Jerry Parr

Contribute to the impact of Bonnie’s Global Café by sharing a story about the children in your community. Come often to the Café to meet colleagues and feed relationships. Share what you find valuable through social media.

Creating Awareness on InclusionAnne Sivanathan, Malaysia and Jerry Parr, United States

Author Bio

Bonnie Neugebauer is founding editor of Exchange magazine and global impact engineer and co-founder of the World Forum Foundation. 

Author, Bonnie Neugebauer

Bonnie and Roger Neugebauer are chefs at the WoFo Global Café, global impact engineers, and founders of the World Forum Foundation and Exchange Press.

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