Living in New York City and raising children in a place where so many cultures, perspectives, and ways of life exist side by side has shaped the way I see the world. Over time, it has made one thing increasingly clear to me: while our lives may look different on the surface, the experiences that shape us as people are often deeply shared.

Becoming a parent intensified that awareness, sparking a quiet reflection on the kind of world we are helping shape for future generations, and on what it might look like to move through life with more connection, understanding and compassion for one another.

Those reflections became the foundation for World Citizenry—a space centered around shared humanity and the belief that there is far more connecting us than dividing us.

— Erin, Founder