raise (one's) consciousness

To increase one's awareness or understanding of one's own needs or the needs of others. Traveling abroad really raised my consciousness about the plight of the poor around the world.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ablett	['æblit]
Leslie	['lezli]
Meurig	-	Welsh
TadeÁŠ	-	Czech, Slovak
Jarl	YAHRL (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish)	Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian
Albina	[æl'bainə]