Finding Home in a Shifting World

The conversation shifts from the familiar idea of “home” to a deeper sense of belonging that emerges when we look beyond borders and systems.
A Moroccan storyteller named Hajar Tazi explains how her grandmother’s garden—a place of ritual and weaving—helped her feel connected to land and lineage. That sense of connection later expanded when she discovered surfing in the ocean, where stillness taught her that home could also be a moment of quiet acceptance.

From Morocco to Hawaii: Listening to the Earth

Tazi’s journey takes her from Morocco to Hawaii, where the relaxed pace and close relationship with nature reinforced her belief that true home is not a fixed place but an ongoing practice of listening to the earth.

The Tension in Development Work

Her time in Washington, D.C., working for institutions like the IMF and World Bank, exposed her to the tension between development projects that promise aid and the deeper reality that such programs often reinforce inequality. She realized that “development” can become a tool of domination unless it is grounded in mutual respect and shared decision‑making.

Call to Action

Create spaces where people can feel truly at home, listen deeply, and co‑create futures that honor both diversity and unity.