From Sr. Maite Oiartzun – Nshimirimana, Burundi
Based on my experience, collaboration is an art.
In the Trinity, source of inspiration and creativity, we are invited to contemplate the collaboration between the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The bond that unites them is Love:
“As the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Abide in my Love… so that you bear fruit and your fruit endures.” John 15:9-16
Collaboration solely focused on human strengths is faced with fatigue, discouragement and sometimes the temptation to resign because
collaboration can become a difficult mission. To persevere, I need to be rooted in the collaboration that Jesus of Nazareth developed with the
disciples and with all of Creation.
I note that three conditions are important for good collaboration:
- having a common objective,
- personal and group motivation and
- the deep desire to engage in a dynamic of giving and receiving.
In addition, it is necessary to take into account that collaboration is a process, resulting from interactions between the talents and leadership of each person and from complementarities in the team.
Since 2019 we have been engaged at the educational level in schools, to promote the planting of Artemisia, a medicinal plant that prevents
and cures malaria. We are also committed to planting Moringa trees to improve the nutrition of the population and promote reforestation.
I work with the Missionaries of Africa and the various school directors, the Art School and the Social School in particular. Sainte Thérèse High
School has joined this ecological initiative.
Our Sr. Marie Ange Ndayishimiye came from Mauritania for her home leave. As we had collected a lot of Moringa seeds in our garden, she
was able to take some to Mauritania.
This is the joy of collaboration that transcends borders!
