Feel more sympathetic

Seeing how people from other countries struggle to survive or cope with difficult circumstances puts into sharp focus just how lucky many of us in our own nation are for having access to basic necessities such as food, clean water, health care, education and housing. By expanding our awareness beyond ourselves, we gain an appreciation for what is often taken for granted back home – whether these be financial resources or access to certain services. In doing so, we become compelled by a need to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities available regardless of background or nationality. Developing knowledge about other cultures also helps build compassion towards those around us who may not share similar backgrounds or have had different life experiences than ours. With this greater understanding comes an increased capacity for sympathy; when reading about challenges faced by others overseas, it becomes easier for us to develop empathy for anyone suffering setbacks even at home due to poverty, illness or discrimination based on identity markers such as skin color or gender identity/expression. Such recognition can help motivate action rather than indifference when confronted by injustices occurring close by which otherwise might have been overlooked if viewed through narrower lenses. Additionally, learning more about difficulties occurring abroad can help create solidarity between communities both near and far away; individuals may rally together under common cause after recognizing that despite geographical boundaries they still belong positively in something bigger -- a worldwide collective where justice is sought by all members alike no matter where they reside geographically speaking. This sense of connectedness enables deeper discussions regarding policy changes needed at home which could benefit both citizens here but also those struggling elsewhere too -- because ultimately progress benefits everyone everywhere provided enough voices are heard while advocating collectively against social inequalities anywhere they exist globally speaking (or domestically). Thus when considering events happening outside one’s immediate surroundings it’s important not only be aware but also sensitive enough so that any newfound knowledge acquired doesn't just stay abstractly lodged within mindsets nor get dismissed outright due its being seemingly distant compared against domestic affairs However instead actively choosing respond such understanding humanely -– meaning working towards making sure everyone gets fair treatment regardless their present location – will hopefully lead better outcomes afterwards thus providing hope both here at home and abroad thanks galvanization prompted though heightened individual consciousness due exposure foreign realities during reading process itself