Our Global Table: Celebrating Hayot International School
Student stories, cultural discovery, and a shared world of learning
At WorldEd Foundation, we believe that some of the most meaningful learning experiences happen when students are invited to look beyond their own communities, discover new perspectives, and connect with the world around them.
Through our Cultural Cuisine Exchange 2026 (CC-001-BF-26), students explored culture through one of the most universal expressions of human connection: food.
As part of our Our Global Table school recognition series, we are delighted to celebrate Hayot International School and the students, educators, coordinator, and school leadership who helped bring this international learning experience to life.
A school community connecting cultures
We extend our sincere appreciation to the leadership and wider community of Hayot International School for supporting students’ participation in the Cultural Cuisine Exchange.
We also recognize Behruz Rustamov, Cultural Cuisine Exchange Coordinator, whose coordination and support helped guide the students throughout the project.
International educational experiences are made possible through the commitment of school communities that value curiosity, collaboration, and learning beyond the classroom. Hayot International School’s participation reflects the importance of creating opportunities for students to engage with cultures and perspectives beyond their own.
The students’ stories take centre stage
At the heart of the Cultural Cuisine Exchange are the students—their voices, their discoveries, and the experiences they share with others.
We are proud to celebrate Yusuf and Muhsin , whose participation represents the spirit of this exchange: learning through cultural exploration and discovering how food can tell stories about people, traditions, and communities.
Meet the students
Brazilian Brigadeiro by Yusuf
Watch Yusuf’s Cultural Cuisine Exchange journey.
Saudi Makarona by Muhsin
Watch Muhsin’s Cultural Cuisine Exchange journey.
Through their videos, we invite our global community to experience the project through the students’ own perspectives. Their contributions are an important part of the shared story of Hayot International School’s participation.
Learning that brings the world closer
The Cultural Cuisine Exchange was created to encourage intercultural understanding, international collaboration, and meaningful student engagement.
By exploring cultural traditions through food, students were invited to recognize both the uniqueness of different communities and the connections that bring people together.
We are proud that Hayot International School joined this journey and grateful to the school’s leadership, educators, coordinator, and students for being part of a learning experience that celebrates cultural diversity and global understanding.
To Yusuf and Muhsin: congratulations on your participation. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
To Hayot International School and Behruz Rustamov: thank you for your collaboration and for supporting opportunities that help students become curious, thoughtful, and globally minded learners.
This is what our global table is all about: celebrating schools, sharing stories, and connecting cultures.
The Cultural Cuisine Exchange 2026 (CC-001-BF-26) is an initiative of WorldEd Foundation.
