Our reactions to the events around us reveal much about who we are as individuals and communities. In a world where challenges and changes happen daily, the way we respond defines not only our present but also the future we build together. In Buddies Without Borders Online Forums, participants share their lived experiences in their own countries, gain insight into others' struggles and successes, and, finally, brainstorm solutions objectively with a global mindset. Aubrey Gui

Elif Duruş is not only among the leading Finishers in the Multiculturalism for the Common Good Online Forum, but she also serves as the President of the BWB Club at her school, Vali Muammer Güler Social Sciences High School in Türkiye. This school year, we have been delighted to invest in her future career development by inviting her to lead one of our Internship Teams. Today, we would like to share her reflections on the Multiculturalism for the Common Good Forum experience:

"A journey I never imagined would teach me as much as I actually did. I remember signing up for the forum with no idea what would come next. Over the past few weeks I feel I have become a more knowledgeable, more open-minded and all-rounded learner. This was such a valuable experience for me. Zaineb Zouaoui, Best Representative, Multiculturalism for the Common Good, Buddies Without Borders Online Forum, Gems International School, UAE Participating in this forum has significan

As we begin 2026, we are filled with renewed hopes and resolutions to create a better world where everyone has equal opportunities to lead a healthy and productive life. We believe that the best way to achieve this is through hard work, open-mindedness, and mutual respect. The participants of the Buddies Without Borders Online Forums exemplify these qualities and deserve recognition. The Multiculturalism for the Common Good Online Forum concluded with great success on the las

Today, we will spotlight Zaineb Zouaoui from Tunisia (attending Gems International School, UAE) . Zaineb is one of the Top Five Finishers of the Multiculturalism for the Common Good Online Forum. Zaineb proposed a comprehensive plan after conducting an in-depth analysis of the current affairs based on her interviews with her teammates: Mara Camacho Moyano (Colegio los Sauces Vigo, Spain), Shailee Vatsal (Acton Boxborough Regional High School, USA), and Aubrey Guillaume (The

Today, we will spotlight Elif Duruş ( Vali Muammer Güler Social Sciences High School) from Turkiye. Elif uses her classroom as a real-life example to illustrate the importance of allowing everyone to be themselves in order to foster friendships. She emphasizes the necessity of observing rules to maintain peace and acknowledges the challenges posed by historical contexts and political realities. Multiculturalism for the Common Good - Presentation by Elif Duruş Elif has been a

Everyone wants to change the world for the better, but when we start examining policies, we realize that "better" is an ambiguous concept that requires further exploration. What is "good" for a country may not work for another. Today, we will spotlight Yeonjae Kim (Banksome Hall Asia) in South Korea, who is one of the Top Five Finishers in the forum. Multiculturalism for the Common Good - Presentation by Yeonjae Kim Yeonjae interviewed her teammates, including Justin Hsiao

The competition and collaboration of Multiculturalism for the Common Good Online Forum on how to develop a more inclusive world has wrapped up. Now it is your chance to cast your vote in the People's Choice Award category. More than 30 analyses and proposals were submitted by teens from around the world. Today, we will spotlight Carmen Vázquez Merelas ( Colegio Los Sauces Vigo) , one of the Top Five Finishers in the forum. Multiculturalism for the Common Good - Presentat

Global warming has contributed to devastating flooding in Southeast Asia recently. In fact, from Jakarta to Louisiana to Venice, the rising water has displaced millions of people worldwide. Scientists have found that carbon pollution produced by human activities is the biggest culprit. From building homes to building nations, we need energy. However, most current energy sources rely on polluting fuels, which contribute to natural disasters like droughts and floods. The sit

Last week, eight international teams of high school representatives from around the world participated in the Buddies Without Borders Online Forum. They began the collaborative competition of creating proposals to encourage Multiculturalism for the Common Good by first recognizing how multiculturalism affects their own community's past, present, and future. This warm-up exercise helps participants learn to articulate their points of view, cite credible evidence correctly, an

Some of the participants in the Multiculturalism for the Common Good Buddies Without Borders Online Forum

Buddies Without Borders Online Forum - Multiculturalism for the Common Good

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