First Steps – Sept 8-11 People gathered in a bright hall with high white ceilings during a community event. Some are seated at round tables with plates of crackers and snacks, while others stand in conversation near a colorful quilt backdrop. A laptop on a table shows a Zoom call with participants in India, while people sit facing a speaker inside a bright, white-beamed hall. String lights hang from the ceiling, and the event blends in-person and virtual participation. A community hall filled with people seated in rows, listening to a speaker at the front. Behind the speaker are banners reading “Fund Peace Not War.” A cameraman records the event while attendees focus attentively, creating a warm and engaged atmosphere.
