Culture Quest
For most young people, the questions are many: Why do we have borders? Who are the people on the other side of the mountain, and why is their way of life and language different from mine? Why should archeology mean studying crumbling ruins and artifacts of civilizations past? How did ancient people build monuments that defy time and logic? What secrets do the symbols and forgotten languages on crumbling walls hold?
The plastic globe, maps, and textbook geography only raise more questions than they answer. This is why we lead expeditions that take young participants directly into the heart of histories, diverse cultures, heritages, and civilizations so they can discover the world’s wonders, understand its complexities, and fully appreciate our planet’s cultural diversity.
In celebrating the richness of traditions, our expeditions help young minds achieve two fundamental goals: fostering global awareness and cultivating cultural literacy. For young minds who have only known the world through a window, we open the door to the real-world. By leveraging this direct exposure, we transform participants into conscious individuals who see beyond borders, well-versed global citizens who value and respect cultural diversity, and are ready to engage the world with depth and mutual respect, leading as knowledge-rich thinkers fluent in the languages of history, and culture.
"At such a formative age, children need to see that the world is vast and full of wonder. CheckWorld provides a safe yet deeply enriching window into different cultures, helping our members develop a global mindset before they even reach adulthood. Their commitment to meaningful, world-wide engagement is exactly what we look for when expanding the horizons of the children in our care."
- Nino Bakradze, Founder, The Little Explorers Club, Tbilisi.