Bridging Worlds Beyond Borders
A personal journey of embracing diversity, recognizing privilege, and empowering the next generation through global citizenship. As I’ve encountered people from different cultures and faiths, I’ve come to realize something I had never fully noticed before: my own privilege. There were things I always assumed were normal—that everyone had the same freedoms I did. But through meaningful interactions with people of different backgrounds, I began to understand just how much I took for granted. I’ve learned that what I once believed was standard—like the freedom to speak my mind, to choose what to wear, to decide who I marry, to pursue the life I want—is actually a luxury for many. These experiences have opened my eyes. They’ve made me more observant, more reflective. My exposure to multicultural and interfaith spaces has gifted me with something precious: the ability to truly listen , observe , and understand , rather than feeling the need to always speak or share my own v...