Unifying Cultures Through Common Dreams
Make-A-Wish, looking at its essence, has been one of triumphs of cross-cultural diversity and universal hopes. In spite of being born in a world riven with insurmountable divides, this charitable foundation is able to cut across continents to bring smiles to the faces of sick children who are battling death. It teaches us that regardless of a child’s ethnicity or even the nation they originate from, their hopes are not only wished for but made true.
A Global Initiative
What started as a small initiative in the U.S.A in 1980 has evolved into an international movement that operates in over 50 countries across the globe. Upholding the cause of this organisation is not affected by the language or the region of its activities as all the branches of Make-A-Wish fulfil its objectives irrespective of geographical factors. The patience displayed by these branches affirms that the wish granting process is limitless, crossing oceans to borders.
Honouring Unique Dreams
The differentiating factor of Make-A-Wish International that stands out is their dedication to ensuring that every child’s experiences are not the same, encompassing their interests, character or even culture. The importance of a child having special experiences, whether travelling to ancient ruins in Peru or meeting a cartoon character in Japan, is paramount. They exist not only because they are unnecessary, but because they are valuable to the cultural background.
Topics for Global Understanding
Make-A-Wish provides a platform that nurtures intercultural understanding through its wish experiences. Thanks to the various cultural backgrounds, these children are able to share the same moment, for instance, when a child learns an Indian dance or enjoys Italian food. These create memories that are worth remembering and foster kindness while showing that no matter the place, there is something that connects all of us.
Cross-Border Journey
The locations children visit, to the great satisfaction of their imaginations, lie in diversity and depth just as the wishes themselves. The voyages are, in themselves, not simply sights of the city. For places like New York City and New Zealand, it’s all about the value of exposure thereby making an effort towards cultural availabilities. Cultures are already available to them through those very cultures – friendships and understandings that are built over lives.
Eliminating Language Barriers
Language will no longer be a barrier regarding the experiences of the children through the Make-A-Wish organisation. The organisation makes arrangements so that children who do not speak English can still have their wishes fulfilled, by providing them with interpreters and translators. This way every child, regardless of language, will be heard and listened to as they embark on their journey. For more info, please visit Make-A-Wish blog.
Within the framework of One Wish
In a world where there often appears heightened division, Make-A-Wish serves as a perfect reminder of what brings people together: It’s their wishes and aspirations. The organisation unites people from different parts of the globe and allows them to rejoice in the pleasure of fulfilling a child’s wish. It reinforces the fact that no matter which part of the world one hails from, there is a universal pursuit and a longing for a course towards making a change for the better.