Annual Report 2014

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communities. Sitting around a table, they heard about the details of each town and shared solutions on some relevant issues, such as lighting or transport, that some localities have already managed to overcome. The meeting continued in the auditorium where training was provided on how to design community projects, taking as a starting point the local opportunities and networking as a way of achieving sustainability. At the end, an update was provided on the status of the projects on which each community is working. Within this context, some representatives raised the difficulties that must be addressed, such as for

example, involving everyone in the local initiatives. However, after consideration, the opportunities for development of their communities prevailed over the difficulties. “I always participated in all of the matters discussed and it is my understanding that we cannot sit around asking and waiting for you to give us the answers. I haven’t done anything so far but that’s about to change. I understand that everyone has to take responsibility”, says a concerned Sonia Tonarelli, a resident of the town of Algorta, at the end of the day

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