From birthday celebrations spent together across borders to weekend visits to each other’s homes, the bonds formed have gone far beyond the event itself. One child who stayed with a Dutch host family is now preparing to welcome their Dutch friend to their own home country.
In another heartwarming story, two families are planning to reunite at a campsite in France.
And perhaps most touching of all: the American parents of a child who stayed with a host family in the Netherlands offered to host the Dutch girl in return, should she choose to study in the U.S. in the future.
It’s beautiful to see how the Sustainable Development Games build bridges, spark lifelong friendships, and truly connect people across cultures.
PEACE,
Global Association of Montessori Education and Sport
