My parents immigrated to the United States so I could have certain rights. I take nothing for granted,” said a colleague at Global Nomads Group, a not-for-profit organization that promotes empathy, awareness, and civic engagement

Global Nomads Group was launched 20 years ago to create opportunities for students spread across the world to communicate virtually about a range of topics that matter to them. Initially through video conferencing and later using virtual reality and online learning platforms, we’ve helped more than 1 million young people and educators in 60 countries talk about their lives with counterparts in countries they are unlikely ever to visit.

They join in classroom collaborations, study together, and discover each other’s customs, cultures, geography, and history. Students learn to break down stereotypes, question media representations, and form bonds across difference and distance.

Read the full article by Sandra Stein about civic engagement from The 74