Chapter 32: The Craft of Co-Creation: Turning Shared Effort Into Collective Strength
True vision turns walls into doorways and trials into the path forward
Chapter 32 - COCREATION AUG 23 / Guest speaker AYAZ
ANGUMA- SESSIONS SUMMARY AUG 26
LUNA - MATERIAL AUG 13
Young Ambassadors – Latest Scoreboard - 24/8/25 LIN91
Take a minute to reflect
Upcoming Candidates
Ary
Chilli
Ngoc Anh
Story by LUNA| Challenges by LUNA
A. THE PASSAGE
Paws in the Same Soil
In the middle of a sunlit field where the grass hummed with wind, a warren of rabbits thrived under the watch of Chief Thistle, a sturdy old buck with ears like weather vanes. The rabbits were many—some quick as shadows, others slow but clever. They shared the same patch of earth, but for seasons, they had worked apart. One dug tunnels for his own burrow, another gathered only enough clover for her family. They survived, but just barely. One morning, Chief Thistle called them together beneath the old hawthorn tree.
“We all nibble the same grass,” he began, “yet we plant nothing together. What if we grew more than we need—together?”At first, there was murmuring. Rabbits were creatures of habit. But slowly, ideas began to hop from mind to mind like sparks. Mossfoot the digger offered to carve out a shared pantry. Swiftpaw, the runner promised to fetch seeds from the far meadow. Willowtail, who knew herbs, suggested planting specialized crops for winter colds.They worked for many days, side by side. The ground softened under their combined digging. Burrows connected into a web. Clover spread like a green quilt. Even the smallest kits carried sprigs of thyme in their mouths to line the food store.When the first frost came, the field glowed with plenty. They had not only enough to eat but enough to share with the passing hares and sparrows. Chief Thistle watched from the hill and thought, This is the strength of paws working in the same soil.From then on, no rabbit in the field spoke of “my burrow” or “my clover.” They said, with bright eyes, “our home.”
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Question 1: The Shared Burrow
Think about a time when you and others had to combine resources or skills to achieve a goal. What helped you move from “my” to “our” mindset?
Question 2: The First Seed
Recall a situation where a small idea sparked larger change in your group or community. What was the turning point that made others join in?
Question 3: Winter’s Plenty
Describe a time when working together produced more than you expected. How did the surplus affect your relationships and sense of shared purpose?
What are some of your experiences you would like to share? Feel free to open up in the comments and engage with other participants! Please enlist the Q No so we know what you are responding to.
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The agenda this week
Guest Speaker for the week AYAZ
score board - Self reflection for AMBASSADORS : the quality of the program is determined by the filling up of the document and self reflection and responses to feedback already provided.
challenges for the week
practical use of school knowledge.
A New chapter 33 - awaits REMINDER ON THE DATES
Week of Chapter 33 - DIY CHALLENGE AUG 30ELF001 - SESSIONS SUMMARY SEP 2
ALL MEMBERS - READ EVALUATION AND COMMENT BY SEP 4
ARY- MATERIAL AUG 20
B. THE COCREATION CHALLENGE
The 9 Traits that are being reviewed through the challenges
Collaboration: Working closely with others to create solutions.
Respect: Respecting other peoples boundaries.
Adaptability: Modifying plans based on group dynamics.
Inclusivity: Ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
Accountability: Taking responsibility for contributions.
Empowerment: Encouraging all members to contribute fully.
Surrender: Let go of the Need to Control
Communication: Keeping ideas and feedback flowing.
Celebration: Recognizing and appreciating collective efforts.
share with us how do you feel about the challenge.
TAKE THE CHALLENGE TO FIND OUT WHICH CHARACTER MATCHES YOU THE MOST!
🤝 The Co-Creator
Core Traits: Collaboration • Joint Problem-Solving • Mutual Trust
Essence: This character thrives on building together. They weave individual ideas into shared plans, fostering bonds that make solutions richer and more sustainable.
Symbol: Two interlocking puzzle pieces forming a blooming flower.
🪷 The Boundary Keeper
Core Traits: Respect • Emotional Awareness • Patience
Essence: This character honors limits—both theirs and others’—creating a space where people feel safe, seen, and understood. They know safety is the soil where growth happens.
Symbol: A lotus within a protective circle.
🌊 The Flow Shaper
Core Traits: Adaptability • Responsiveness • Creativity
Essence: This character adjusts course with ease, turning unexpected currents into new routes. They value agility over rigidity, making change a tool rather than a threat.
Symbol: A flexible reed bending in the wind beside a compass arrow.
🗣 The Voice Weaver
Core Traits: Inclusivity • Listening • Mediation
Essence: This character ensures every voice has weight. They draw out quiet contributors, mediate tensions, and create harmony through balanced dialogue.
Symbol: A woven ring of varied feathers encircling a speaking stone.
📜 The Steward
Core Traits: Accountability • Reliability • Integrity
Essence: This character owns their role in the whole picture, delivering on promises and making amends when needed. They are trusted because they are consistent.
Symbol: A sturdy oak with deep, visible roots.
🚀 The Catalyst
Core Traits: Empowerment • Inspiration • Support
Essence: This character ignites potential in others, giving them both the tools and confidence to act. They measure success by how much others rise.
Symbol: A lit torch passing its flame to another.
🍃 The Let-Go Sage
Core Traits: Surrender • Openness • Patience
Essence: This character releases the illusion of control, trusting the group’s organic flow. They create space for unexpected brilliance to surface.
Symbol: An open hand releasing a dandelion puff into the breeze.
📡 The Signal Keeper
Core Traits: Communication • Clarity • Feedback Loops
Essence: This character keeps the information current, clear, and moving. They turn scattered voices into shared understanding and keep momentum alive.
Symbol: Overlapping speech bubbles radiating from a central hub.
🎉 The Joy Anchor
Core Traits: Celebration • Recognition • Gratitude
Essence: This character marks milestones, lifts morale, and ensures every effort is valued. They remind the group why their work matters.
Symbol: A laurel wreath encircling a small, radiant sun.
Our Audience reads from the following locations : Please help to spread the word….
C. SESSIONS SUMMARY BY ANGUMA
Date: 23 Aug 2025
Host: ANGUMA
Theme of the Day: CO-CREATION
At exactly 8:30 p.m., the participants had prepared themselves as usual. The microphones were silent, and they waited for the appointed time to begin. This session was expected to have a challenge in mind. The session began with a self-introduction from the scheduled host, Anguma. At that exact moment, the session was about Co-creation. The Challenge and Story had been created by Luna. Everyone had positioned their Zoom screens correctly.
A silence ensued, and the appointed time had arrived. The ELF guided and encouraged, directing Anguma on the right timing and when to begin. Just in time, Anguma had prepared a script for speaking as the host. The ELF told Anguma, "Follow your script." Immediately, Anguma spoke, explaining the meaning and importance of Co-creation in any work or activity. After a short explanation, the session was given to Mr. SAHN. As usual, Mr. SAHN led the way in the Breathing Exercise. Mr. SAHN displayed his phone screen and showed a boy in orange doing a breathing exercise, teaching him how to do it properly.
Then, after the breathing exercise ended, time was returned to Anguma. She again explained the core of the session, specifically the Challenge Task and Today's Thoughts. She explained the importance of a challenge and also explained how a person thinks when completing a challenge.
Right while still explaining, ELF gave a signal via Chatbox. It was explained that Anguma would now hand over time to Ms. Ayaz. At that moment, Anguma felt a little confused, as she really didn't know Ms. Ayaz would be presenting material.
Time was again given to Ms. Ayaz as the speaker. Anguma again asked, "Ms. Ayaz, what will you do today?" The question may seem simple, but it is very broad if explored further. Ms. Ayaz then immediately displayed her screen and showed a Canva Challenge with the theme "Cocreation."
This was followed by questions on each Challenge page. Ms. Ayaz then posed her question to each member. Jihan, Ary, and Puspadi began answering. Luna and Lacy were also asked, "Is it possible for someone to build a building by themselves?" From there, numerous answers emerged in the chatbox, including Ary's consistent response to every question. However, Ary had a problem with being unable to speak on the Zoom call due to some issues. Puspadi even answered him via the chatbox. All answers were sent very quickly, and Ms. Ayaz then asked another question. Then, the other members did the same.
A few minutes later, the time was given back to the host. Next in this section is the "challenge" performance that has been made by the members. And it is also seen who did not complete the challenge. Nhat Anh displays his challenge. After a few minutes, time then gives the opportunity to anyone who wants to ask questions from Nhat Anh's challenge. Right at that time, the Host saw a message sent by Ary which was a question. Then Anguma told Nhat Anh to read it and answer the question, after that, Ary answered it again by sending a message "Thank you !!" Anguma has called each participant's name to ask. But only a few want to ask, including ELF, JFP, Ary and members who usually ask. JFP also displays his challenge regarding the theme discussed. Anguma has asked all members and called the name of each member, but the result is silence, the only ones who answered are ELF, JFP, Mr. SAHN, Jihan and the members whose names were called only a few responded. ELF said to the participants whose names were called that We don't have much time for this. ELF also displays his challenge regarding Sport Fest, here Anguma also asks everyone, JFP begins his question. After the silence begins to arrive again, Anguma said he would submit three to five questions related to the challenge created by the ELF.
There was only one more challenge, created by Chilli. Unfortunately, she couldn't attend, so the time was given to the final section, the Talk of the Day, followed by Mr. SAHN, MIHF, BC DF, and ELF. At that very moment, the ELF asked Anguma to continue with Mr. SAHN.
D. EVALUATION
Chilli – 8/10
Key Highlight: Concrete sleep-swap example and supported peers with language—strong Empathy, Listening, Flexibility.
Weakness & Recommendation: Push one step deeper: propose options and trade-offs to exercise Strategy and Problem-Solving beyond the example.
JfpThelast – 7.5/10
Key Highlight: Shared a clear co-creation story from school (presentation on climate change). Demonstrated Collaboration, Communication, and Recollection of Experience.
Weakness & Recommendation: Needs more reflection on how collaboration was managed (roles, challenges, resolutions). Recommendation: expand narrative into lessons learned to strengthen Critical Thinking and Strategic Insight.
Anguma – 7/10
Key Highlight: Took initiative in facilitation and contributed structured understanding (5 steps of critical thinking). Shows Leadership, Clarity, and Confidence under spotlight.
Weakness & Recommendation: Answers remain surface-level. Should integrate personal reflection or applied examples to deepen Analytical Thinking and Ownership.
Luna – 7.5/10
Key Highlight: Emerging role recognized; demonstrated Self-Expression and steady delivery even under spotlight. Indicates progress in Confidence and Belonging.
Weakness & Recommendation: Delivery is improving but could focus on balancing composure with richer content depth. Recommendation: practice structured storytelling to exercise Presence and Impact Delivery.
ELF001– 8.5/10
Key Highlight: Positioned as a rising service-oriented facilitator; emphasized creative thinking and openness to others’ ideas. Strong Facilitation, Inclusiveness, and Adaptability.
Weakness & Recommendation: Needs to refine conciseness and closure in delivery. Recommendation: sharpen synthesis of others’ points to strengthen Strategic Framing and Clarity.
BLCOP– 7/10
Key Highlight: Recognized as “rising.” Contribution suggests steady growth trajectory. Displays Commitment and Consistency.
Weakness & Recommendation: Visibility in transcript is limited. Should step forward with proactive contributions to develop Leadership Presence and Problem-Solving.
Ary – 8/10
Key Highlight: Submitted materials ahead of schedule, showing Responsibility, Reliability, and Preparedness.
Weakness & Recommendation: Contribution is logistical rather than reflective. To strengthen impact, Ary should showcase thought leadership or reflections to practice Strategic Communication and Depth of Analysis.
MIHF – 7.5/10
Key Highlight: Attentive in guiding peers back on track (e.g., clarifying scoreboard and correcting slides). Shows Awareness, Supportiveness, and Process Orientation.
Weakness & Recommendation: Needs to balance corrective role with constructive insight. Recommendation: add positive reinforcement or forward-looking suggestions to build Influence and Motivation Skills.
Nhat – 6.5/10
Key Highlight: Appears on scoreboard and in submissions. Demonstrates Commitment to participating.
Weakness & Recommendation: Limited evidence of depth in transcript. Should bring out more independent perspectives or challenge assumptions to develop Critical Thinking and Initiative.
Jihan – 6/10
Key Highlight: Participated in discussion of video reflection, showing willingness to engage. Displays Participation and Effort.
Weakness & Recommendation: Responses were vague and lacked clarity. Should practice articulating key takeaways with structure to improve Communication Clarity and Analytical Thinking
Here we learn about teamwork which must be developed within us so that we can overcome a crisis together.
I love this story. It's a perfect reminder that we are always stronger together than we are alone.
The moment where the rabbits stop saying "my" and start saying "our" really resonated with me. It shows how a shared goal can build a true sense of community and belonging. This is a lesson that feels especially important today.