Harambee. Sou-sou. Zakat. What do all of these terms have in common, and what do they have to do with money?

They’re different traditions from across the globe! Two Cents’ video Unique Money Traditions from Around the World! looks at how money is more than just an economic tool; it can be a deeply social and emotional part of society!

Use this video to kick off a conversation about how different cultures might view and use money, how financial decisions can be deeply connected to your personal values, and more. Supplement the video with lessons from NGPF’s Behavioral Economics Unit or Budgeting Unit.

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Sonia Dalal

Sonia has always been passionate about instruction and improving students' learning experiences. She's come a long way since her days as a first grader, when she would "teach" music and read to her very attentive stuffed animals after school. Since then, she has taught students as a K-12 tutor, worked in several EdTech startups in the Bay Area, and completed her Ed.M in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is passionate about bringing the high quality personal finance content and instruction she wished she'd received in school to the next generation of students and educators. When she isn't crafting lesson guides or working with teachers, Sonia loves to spend her time singing, being outdoors, and adventuring with family and friends!