MELF Cohort 4 Attends First Overseas Immersion in Cambodia

The first overseas immersion of Cohort 4 of the MGA Emerging Leaders Fellows took place from September 16 – 25 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Over the course of the ten days, the fellows enjoyed a rich tapestry of experiences and spent quality time getting to know each another. From the joy of being welcomed into Pchum Ben — a deeply spiritual festival where Cambodians honour their ancestors through prayers and offerings to monks — to the heartbreak of hearing local speakers talk about Cambodia’s journey to reconciliation after years of civil war and genocide, the immersion was nothing short of profound. The serene grounds of Metta Karuna Reflection Centre, combined with the gracious hospitality of Sister Denise Coghlan rsm and the Jesuit Refugee Service staff, provided the perfect space for deep contemplation.

On September 23, the Fellows hosted a webinar – at the initiative of ISMAPNG and Cohort 3 fellow, Cynthia Mulholland – to share about their experiences of the immersion. A recording of the webinar is available here.