August 7 — Washington, D.C.

Expanding Boundaries International (EBI) led a City Explorers day trip to the Embassy of Burkina Faso, bringing together students from Westminster and Baltimore, along with community members and families from Washington, D.C., and Virginia. The goal was to learn about Burkina Faso’s history, culture, and contemporary life.

The embassy’s welcoming team delivered engaging presentations on Burkina Faso’s geography, economy, natural resources, languages, demographics, and historical sites, followed by a lively Q&A. We were honored to meet His Excellency, the Ambassador of Burkina Faso, and are grateful for the warm hospitality throughout the visit.

This visit is part of EBI’s City Explorers Program, which connects youth and families with people and cultures from around the world through field visits and direct conversations with diplomats and cultural leaders. In recent years, City Explorers has organized similar learning experiences at the Korean Cultural Center and the Japanese Cultural Center in Washington, D.C., as well as the Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Philadelphia.

Interested in future City Explorers trips with EBI? Stay tuned for upcoming dates and sign-ups.

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About the Author: Hunayda Abdulkarim

Hunayda Abdulkarim is a PMP®-certified professional with extensive experience in managing development projects in education and health across Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S. She has supported grant aid and technical cooperation programs from design to completion, with expertise in capacity assessments and interventions in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Hunayda holds a Master of Science in Geography and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from the State University of New York at Albany. Having lived, studied, and worked in more than ten countries, she brings a strong global perspective to advancing inclusive development.

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