In our increasingly interconnected world, young people must acquire the knowledge and skills to engage effectively. Local economies now rely more than ever on international resources, and those who thrive in this interconnected economy are adaptable individuals who embrace multiculturalism. Passport Kitchen is a program designed to help young people take their first steps in developing these skills. It not only promotes family mealtime but also fosters life readiness skills. By collaboratively working with individuals from 15 different countries, educational packets were created to explore culture through an interest in foods. In 2024 thirteen youth from eight families in Simpson County participated, learning about the following countries: Ireland, Poland, Nigeria, Japan, and Ojibwe.  After completing the program, 78% of youth reported participating in a multigenerational format, 65% demonstrated a skill they had learned, and 89% could identify positive aspects of cultures beyond their own.

Another multicultural opportunity Kentucky 4-H offers is the States' International Inbound Exchange Program where families invite an international youth into their home for 3.5 weeks and share an American experience. These families expand their cultural understanding, learn about new foods and customs, and possibly a new language all while sharing their own. Hosting these international youth builds lifelong friendships and families gain new perspectives on their own country too! Host parents have reported. "This experience was life-changing and shifted family priorities in a positive direction."  In 2023 Simpson County 4-H had two families host three youth from Japan and Taiwan. One Simpson Co. host mom said, "We are already looking forward to hosting our fourth Asian student in 2024. It is a great experience, and they just tag along with our family in whatever we are doing. They always bring samples of their favorite things from home and show us a few things about cooking their favorite dishes. We've also taught them things they wanted to learn from here, ranging from making apple pie to sewing something simple."