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Empathy Children Initiative

‘A More Balanced World’ is pleased to announce our partnership with ‘Empathy Children Initiative’ (ECI) based in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda. Empathy Children Initiative has been established with the mission to make a positive impact on the lives of ...

‘A More Balanced World’ is pleased to announce our partnership with ‘Empathy Children ...

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A More Balanced World – 2025 Recap

Reflecting on a Year of Growth, Resilience, and Global Impact   As we close out 2025, we look back with immense pride for our students and their accomplishments, and the communities and partners who make our work possible.  This year has been one ...

Reflecting on a Year of Growth, Resilience, and Global Impact   As we close out ...

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When Freedom Fades from the Classroom

When Freedom Fades from the Classroom (By A More Balanced World) Education is more than a path to opportunity — it is an act of freedom. The right to question, imagine, and speak one’s truth lies at the heart of learning. Yet across the United States, that ...

When Freedom Fades from the Classroom (By A More Balanced World) Education is more than a ...

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on the Life of a Student!

California Outreach Center

Student Outreach Program

According to the California Students Aid Commission, 53% of students are housing insecure and 66% of students are food insecure; some take refuge in the only possession they own, their car, and don’t always have enough to eat. Nevertheless, recognizing higher education as the primary path to economic stability, they hold on to the hope that obtaining an education will someday pay off.

Building a network of resources composed of local academic institutions, professional service providers from the community and local government agencies, A More Balanced World is on a mission to provide these students with the supportive services they need to thrive and press forward.

Success Stories

A Story of Sacrifice, Strength, and Service

Afghanistan

Hasib is an exceptional young man from Afghanistan, who graduated from high school two years ahead of schedule. Though accepted to university, he made a life-changing decision: to delay his own education and work instead, so Faryal could pursue her studies ...

Smitha

India

Raised in the dense forests of Karnataka, India, Smitha embodies resilience and determination. Growing up in an environment where education was considered a luxury,

Faryal

Afghanistan

Faryal's academic journey is a testament to resilience and determination, overcoming significant obstacles to pursue her passion for economics.  Hailing from Herat, Afghanistan, Faryal has been a guiding light for her younger siblings, particularly her brother Hasib, who postponed his own educational aspirations to support her.

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