orientation of the future programme of the John Scottus India Programme. The emphasis on
the need for improved health services as being ‘more important than electricity’ provides one
such clear signal.
What would you do to improve on this in the future?
For the future, prepared forms should be used with specific headings for basic information
for each conversation. There should also be a period immediately following the conversations
for the group to reflect together on what they have heard and deal with any issues that may
arise for individuals. All groups should meet in a joint session at the end to share experiences
and insights. The role of adults (Irish and Indian) in these conversations should be clarified
and minimised to avoid bias.
This community interaction should form a central part of the Transition Year programme for
the future.