By Clare Kafoglis
As a little girl, I always dreamed of a world that was united and celebrated different cultures and faith traditions. As I got older and began to understand more about the world, I started to grasp how difficult this would be. There are so many things that tear societies apart: natural disasters, politics, physical walls that divide cities and countries, cultural differences; the list goes on.
Upon entering the World Trade Center in Manila, where Genfest 2018 was held, I was mesmerized by the thousands of young people who all shared the same goal: to go beyond all borders and live for fraternity.
When I think of the 6,000 young people who participated, my faith in a united world is restored. If each of us who travelled to the Philippines this summer brings back an attitude of mutual love, then it’s possible to make a real difference and take a major step towards a united world.
