0th Language

0th Language is a platform of several SEL organizations from all around the world that resonate with the concept of "becoming a true global citizen through practical & experience-based EQ & Equity learning in a multi-cultural space." 0th Language is also a name of a program for kids to connect with inside of themselves + new friends from anywhere in the world to nurture their sense of being a global citizen.

Connection beyond the differences will let us find the similarities beyond the differences. That connection creates feelings of belonging, openness and empathy, so called DAIJOUBU in a Japanese term which means feeling of safety. Knowing others in a safe place would let you be more conscious about yourself, feel how special you are and how special each of us are beyond any differences, and give you a sense of respecting others' presence.

0th Language is derivate from a platform in Japan, named DAIJOUBU, that offering online safe space for children and adults to learn EQ and Equity with a mission of "making a world where all the children feel safe (=DAIJOUBU) the way they are."

The director of this program is Ayaka Mawarida, the founder of DAIJOUBU, an emotional intelligence teacher for teachers, a mother of three children, a musician and an activist working to create a world where each and every person can live their own life the way they are. She has been learning EQ with Six Seconds and working as an EQ instructor almost a decade, and currently studying in Master degree of Social Justice & Human Rights at Arizona State University (until Spring 2024). Programs at 0th Language is designed by Ayaka as a specialist in Social Emotional Learning and Social Justice & Human Rights.

Special thanks to Rachel Cheeseman from CiSEL

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Partner Organizations

• DAIJOUBU, Japan
• CiSEL, Barbados