# The Background Projects came up in the same way the first Meitheal did, lots of chapters had similar ideas or challenges at the same time and we wanted to facilitate coming together so we could take some action. They can be useful to * Get to know other chapter leads * Learn more about the world of remote work (particularly if you're a more practical learner) * Make even more of an impact, beyond your chapter * Learn a new skill Projects are led by [Laura Hanlon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahanlon1/), if you'd like to join a project, or think you have an idea for your own, just let her know! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://inside.growremote.ie/projects/the-background.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.