Cultural competence is the capacity to understand, respect, and respond effectively to cultural differences in interpersonal, educational, professional, and institutional contexts. It involves an ongoing process of developing cultural awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and skills, including the ability to examine one's own cultural assumptions, recognize different worldviews, and adapt behaviors and practices to the needs and perspectives of people from diverse cultural backgrounds ^[1]. In educational settings, cultural competence supports inclusive teaching, intercultural understanding, and equitable participation by acknowledging how cultural values, beliefs, languages, and experiences shape learning and social interaction ^[1][2]. It is a developmental process that requires continued reflection, learning, and engagement with diverse communities.