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MSC archived stories - April 11, 2021

The usual notification of "A new letter from Evelin" has just landed in my inbox. It was like reading the Sunday newspaper when I realized my hibernation was only a fleeting glimpse to share her letter with you! (saved to My Media)

 

Later this year, the city of Glasgow in Scotland where I live will be hosting the next COP (Conference of the Parties) summit on Climate Change. So, I invited the children to think about the world they want to live in. Whether it's planting trees, clear skies, clean streets, or recycling waste materials.

 

As ever, Evelin is someone who surpasses my imagination with her world of insightful realities, so thought posing her question (above) to friends here..

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  1. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:34

    I love her letter! She seems smart and philosophical ❤️

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  2. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:35

    Very insightful and smart girl!

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  3. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:35

    Wow, i loved the letter! You must be so proud of her, she has a lot of great values and will surely benefit people around her and the world!

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  4. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:35

    I always look forward to your posts

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  5. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:35

    To answer her question, I’ve always loved learning about other cultures. They add context to our lives. National Geographic is a staple in my life. My favorite part of studying anthropology was learning about subcultures. Recognizing the cultural background of others brings us closer to appreciating humanity as a whole. Sponsoring enriches our web of cultural knowledge with a personal connection.

    April 12, 2021

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  6. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:36

    I agree, thank you! Everything she said there is 100% true. Culture seems to me the most obvious differential between the child and an overseas sponsor. If her sponsor was from Ecuador, I hardly can imagine she would be interested in asking this question, which brings me to talk about my very own culture like our traditions associated with observing New Year celebrations (April 14) and what I know of such in other countries. And just learned from a child I sponsor in Bhutan where they use a conventional stove to brew alcohol. Being a Buddhist country I was curious to know why – apparently in their tradition they have culture of presenting locally brewed alcohol in different occasions like attending funerals, ceremonies and rituals, isn’t that interesting?!

    April 12, 2021

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