What is a border? A border is much more than just a place of conflict; it's also a hub of trade, culture, and incredible people who can show us, through their stories, how to live with empathy, compassion, and perspective. Ekansh shares inspiring and heartbreaking stories from all over the world through photography. He is involved in several national public speaking engagements and community service events with the goal of presenting facts and promoting empathy, sympathy, and compassion. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx