About us
Cultures Link is an online platform based in Algeciras & Cambridge, providing you with interactive online programs to help you find your sense of belonging within yourself, and wherever you are in the world.
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Connect With Your Culture
Live online mentorship and workshops are at the core of what we do
We support immigrant groups that are most vulnerable to challenges with cultural identity
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Settle Into Life Abroad
Our story
Cultures Link is a 100% female-led startup, founded by an Indian-Pakistani duo, based between Algeciras and Cambridge. Our own experiences with migration and identity struggles inspired us to create the solution we wish we'd had growing up.
We know what it's like to feel pressured to assimilate while wanting to celebrate your roots. We know the craving for belonging in a foreign land. We know what it's like to be torn between two cultures.
Cultures Link exists to remind you that you're not alone, and your relationship with your culture is yours to define. We're just here to guide you through it with our online programs.
Anjana Vaid
Founder / COO
Responsible For: Operations, Service Development and Marketing
Zara Makhdoom
Co-Founder / CEO
Responsible For: Customer Relationship Management, Business Dev, and Sales
Khalisa Huseynova
Partnerships Manager
Responsible For: Partnership Development and Outreach Management
Our mission
We want to help you feel at peace with who you are; not by "fixing" you, but by reminding you through our programs, that you were never broken.
Our programs help people explore the deep impacts culture poses on one's mental well being. Whether you are adjusting to life abroad or feeling disconnected from your roots, our intuitive programs are designed to reduce cultural discomfort and help you rebuild with confidence
Our mentors blend academic insight with real-world stories of migration, identity, and healing
Experience & Research-based
Finding your sense of belonging can't be automated. That’s why all our programs include live, interactive sessions
Human first, always
All of our tools are digital, flexible, and designed to meet you wherever you are based
Paperless resources only
Algeciras & Cambridge?!
Although we operate fully online, our operations span across borders, just like the communities we serve.
These two cities might seem like an odd pair, but they're actually perfect for what we do. Algeciras is a Spanish port city where migration and multiculturalism are part of everyday life. Having Anjana based here keeps us connected to the communities we support, while Zara in Cambridge gives us access to global networks and innovation that help us create better programs.
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Select your program
Our programs are carefully curated to suit individuals and businesses. Because irrespective of why you are reaching out to Cultures Link, your self-perception and your comfort within yourself is our top priority
Heritage Connection
Connect with your culture through personalized guidance from a coach sharing your background. Using 1:1 cultural mentorship, educational content, and reflective activities, this program is designed to help you strengthen your cultural identity.
Settle Well
We help your relocated employees adjust not just to a new workplace, but to a new life abroad using interactive workshops, short-form video content and more. This makes them integrate with ease and overcome culture shock.
