An ambitious challenge in the world of travel, exploration, and storytelling, "Theater of The World," is an extraordinary effort to build the first participatory World Atlas. It will be personally curated by twin activists and journalists Maryam and Nivaal Rehman, on their journey to every country in the world. The twins hope to create a resource which inspires and represents our world, brings communities together, and inspires empathy and kindness.

This idea was developed out of the recognition that people are more divided than ever, and this has led to a rise in issues like racism and hate crimes in communities globally. This is partially fuelled by the lack of opportunities people receive to understand other cultures and challenge their preconceived misunderstandings. At the same time, social and digital media tools give us an unprecedented opportunity, if used correctly, to connect people and bridge barriers in a way that has never been possible in history.

Theatre of the World aims to be a solution to the global divisions that exist, by employing the power of digital tools and channeling them as drivers of social good. The Atlas will compile multimedia stories by people around the world in the form of writing, photographs, videos and various art forms pushing creativity and fusing storytelling techniques together to develop a truly global atlas, fit for our times. Through the project, Maryam and Nivaal will bring their unique perspective as storytellers, global citizens and youth leaders to the world stage, by working collectively with people in every country to imagine and create a future we are all included in.