I believe that if we want our children to understand the world beyond their classroom, we must bring the world into their classroom.

We're programmed to believe that time is the enemy, that it takes away from us or that it diminishes us. I have found that it's done the opposite to me. Life is in perfect balance. It's just that our perception of it isn't.

Children keep us in check. Their laughter prevents our hearts from hardening. Their dreams ensure we never lose our drive to make ours a better world. They are the greatest disciplinarians known to mankind.

I work in areas related to child protection and family safety, women's empowerment, the creation of opportunities for youth, and culture and tourism. Daunting? Yes. Impossible? No. In fact, such challenges energize me.

Of course democracy is good, but it is a process, not a prescription.

Well, my husband is supportive of my work, like advocating for dialogue between cultures on YouTube.

I really feel that political will is born out of popular will.