As the UN prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025, young voices like Rafaela from Portugal are stepping into the spotlight to advocate for educational equity worldwide. Through CGTN's One Home: Shared Future initiative, she’s sharing how language learning became her superpower to bridge cultures 🚀.
From Lisbon to Beijing: A Story of Connection
Rafaela’s journey began when she mastered Mandarin, unlocking deeper cultural understanding during her time in the Chinese mainland. "Learning Chinese wasn’t just about grammar – it was about seeing the world through new eyes," she says. Now, she’s paying it forward by teaching Portuguese to Chinese students, proving education can turn strangers into neighbors 🌏.
Why This Matters for Gen Z
With 244 million youth worldwide out of school (UNESCO data), Rafaela’s story highlights the UN’s push for SDG 4: Quality Education. Her call? More cross-border collaboration to create inclusive learning systems that empower – not exclude. 💡
As digital natives, young people are uniquely positioned to drive this change through tech-savvy solutions and cultural curiosity. After all, who better to redesign education than those who’ll use it to shape tomorrow?
