#Day1 Building Bonds: Chronicles of Our Youth Exchange Journey

On November 10, we kicked off our first meeting by breaking the ice in an incredibly creative way. We started by introducing ourselves and sharing something unique about each person. Not stopping there, we played some fun "ball games" to help us remember everyone's names. Later on, we switched up our approach, continuously refining our recall abilities. As the session drew to a close, we eagerly took on the challenge of remembering as many names as possible. In the end, one participant emerged victorious, successfully recalling an impressive total of 38 names.

For the second session, we were tasked with constructing a tower using limited supplies, aiming for both height and stability, within seven randomly assigned groups. This exercise revealed that certain individuals assumed leadership roles in some groups, while in others, a leader did not emerge. In both scenarios, everyone performed admirably, considering that we had just met. Each tower exhibited a distinct style, showcasing our collective creativity and differences.

The third session commenced outdoors with an energizer. Despite the chilly weather, the experience of getting fresh air was refreshing. Upon returning indoors, we engaged in discussions about our expectations, contributions and fears regarding the youth exchange. Additionally, we established three agreements:

1. Bora-bora
2. Tornado
3. Lion by day, Lion by night.

Towards the end of the session, we divided into four groups for "my business diary."

The concluding activity for the day was the NGO Fair, where participants from partner NGOs exchanged valuable information about their organizations and shared their experiences in the realms of youth engagement in innovation, local businesses and startup ideas.