From dreams to reality: Lika Torikashvili´s journey of exploration, impact and becoming a global citizen

Join me in this conversation with Lika, a young trailblazer who has accomplished a lot at a young age. She established a youth-led nonprofit called Paint the World, which focuses on empowering young people with disabilities. She also co-founded an e-learning center in Kabul, Afghanistan, and a dialogue education platform called Peace in our Schools. Lika's journey started with a dream to explore the world, and she was able to pursue her dream through education. She received a scholarship to study in the UK, which opened doors for her to travel and make a global impact. Keywords Lika Torikashvili, youth empowerment, nonprofit, disabilities, e-learning, dialogue education, global citizenship, scholarship, travel Takeaways -Lika Torikashvili established a youth-led nonprofit called Paint the World, which empowers young people with disabilities. -She co-founded an e-learning center in Kabul, Afghanistan, and a dialogue education platform called Peace in our Schools. -Lika's journey started with a dream to explore the world, and she was able to pursue her dream through education. -She received a scholarship to study in the UK, which opened doors for her to travel and make a global impact. Sound Bites "I remember being a little girl and watching this cartoon, Dora the Explorer, on Nickelodeon. It was about this girl who was going places and seeing the world and different cultures." "Education opens doors." "We might have different religious backgrounds, but we're all one." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 Dreaming of Exploration and Unity 08:28 Becoming a Global Citizen 10:33 Empowering Young People with Paint the World