Cultural Awareness 7-day Challenge
Understanding and embracing cultural diversity is a crucial aspect of fostering an inclusive and equitable world. In today’s interconnected global society, cultural awareness is not just a skill; it’s a necessity. It empowers us to appreciate and respect diverse traditions, creating a richer tapestry of experiences.
Over seven days, we invite you to explore different aspects of various cultures, from their culinary delights to their artistic expressions. You won’t become an expert in just a week, but you can certainly start the path of genuine growth and understanding.
Cultural Awareness Challenge
Our challenge goes beyond surface-level exploration. Over the next seven days, immerse yourself in a specific aspect of a culture. Instead of merely tasting a dish, dive into the history and significance of the ingredients, preparation methods, and the role of the dish within the culture. For art, don’t just admire a painting; learn about the artist’s life, influences, and the message behind the artwork.
To promote genuine growth, we encourage you to engage in discussions, interact with individuals from the culture, or read a book by a native author.
We understand that a week won’t make you an expert, but it will create a foundation for future exploration and contribute to the greater goal of fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Real growth is about the depth of your understanding, not the quantity of experiences. By dedicating time and attention to each cultural aspect, you’ll take meaningful steps towards building a more inclusive world.
By actively engaging with different cultural facets, you’ll not only broaden your understanding but also contribute to the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This challenge isn’t just about expanding your knowledge; it’s a meaningful step towards building a more inclusive world where every culture is valued and celebrated.
Day one: Self reflection and research
- Start by creating a journal for the 7-day challenge.
- Choose a culture to explore and write down your existing knowledge and beliefs. Reflect on potential stereotypes or biases.
- Research the chosen culture to expand your knowledge.
- Plan cultural activities for the next five days.
Day 2 – Day 7: Choose an Activity
Each day, engage in a new cultural experience and journal your reflections.
Options for immersion:
- Culinary Experience: Try a new dish and learn about its history, traditional preparation, and cultural significance.
- Follow Experts: Find thought leaders and academics in the field, read their articles or listen to their podcasts.
- Explore Art: Learn about the artist’s life, influences, and the message behind their artwork.
- Attend a Cultural Event: Discover the history and significance of an event in your community.
- Read a Book: Choose a book by an author with lived experience in the culture.
- Watch a Film or Documentary: Choose works produced by people with lived experience in the culture.
- Learn Phrases: Pick up some basic phrases in the culture’s language.
- Customs and Traditions: Explore the history and significance of cultural customs.
- Learn from Peers: Connect with colleagues or peers who have lived experience in the culture for a conversation.
- Virtual Cultural Tour: Explore virtual tours of landmarks and cultural sites related to the chosen culture
- Listen to Music: Listen to traditional music from the culture and learn about its instruments, rhythms, and meanings.
- Cooking Challenge: Try cooking a traditional dish from the culture with a recipe from an authentic source.
- Cultural Crafts: Engage in a craft activity related to the culture, such as origami, weaving, or pottery.
Reflect and Share
Reflect on your 7-day journey and share your experiences with friends, family, or on social media to encourage others to embark on a similar cultural awareness journey.
Log your 7-days of actions
Add your 7-day actions below. You can either add the actions as one action (note: this will show in your dashboard and action count as one action) or you can enter the action multiple times so your count reflects the total number of actions within the challenge.
Any action you enter from this page will show in your personal action page, but the information is not saved on this page. Once you leave this page, the program will reset.
You can complete this challenge as often as you like. You can choose the same culture to go deeper or another.
