“Let me start by appreciating the privilege of being accorded the time at ECHO Arusha. We were accorded first-class hospitality by the most humble ECHO staff. My time at ECHO Arusha was helpful to me in my work because I learned how it is important to involve the community when bringing in some new technology. If they’re involved in decisions that will leave them proud that they’re part of the creation through innovations to the new technology and this will encourage them to sustain the implementation and even pass it on to their neighbors.” — Ronald Gondongwe

“The work at ECHO is Christ-centered. I loved the way they made everyone comfortable at trainings regardless of their different religions. I was moved by the ‘father-heart’ of God which moved Erwin in making sure that he speaks the heart of God to everyone, and I mean everyone around him. It is amazing. Reaching out to a society that is so diverse and making sure that no one is going to be left behind no matter their religious or cultural differences, this moves my heart so much and has given me a new perspective on the way I see my community now, no one is to be left behind, it’s never meant to be easy but with Christ all things are possible.” — Victor Norest

“Among other many lessons, I loved the way they work with their stakeholders. In the short time we had at Arusha, we learned that their initiatives are recognized and are being adopted by the communities, other NGOs, community champions, and government ministries. More so they are advocating on the radio and in community meetings. We are living in a time where we need to be self-sustaining and the agroecological way is a solution where one will have what is needed to take life further.” — Phainos Manzuma