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School the World Launches in the Philippines

September 19, 2025

School the World is expanding to the Philippines—our first step beyond Latin America in pursuit of our Moonshot 2030 vision. Learn how we’re partnering locally to launch our proven education model in communities that need it most.

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The Smart Way to Write About a Service Trip in Your College Application

September 15, 2025

You’ve heard it before—don’t write your college essay about a service trip. But what if that advice is missing the point? Learn how to make your story stand out.

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National Literacy Day: How Classroom Libraries Are Transforming Education in Central America

September 5, 2025

Every year, book delivery days bring joy to parents, teachers, and children—proof that classroom libraries are more than shelves of stories. They are shared investments in literacy, fueling pride, possibility, and a culture of reading across Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama.

Gabriela Baghdady in Guatemala during a School the World Service Learning Program.

Alumni Spotlight: Gabriela Baghdady – From Service Trips to Law School

September 3, 2025

As a high school student, Gabriela Baghdady traveled with School the World to Guatemala, where working alongside families opened her eyes to the power of education and community. Nearly a decade later, those experiences continue to guide her journey—from studying international relations to teaching and now pursuing law school with a focus on education and equity.

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Celebrating Our Largest and Most Impactful Service Learning Season Yet

August 24, 2025

From February to July, students and professionals joined School the World in Central America—not just building classrooms and playgrounds, but perspective, empathy, and global citizenship. See how we combine high-quality experiences with deep community partnerships.

STW Middle School scholarships allow students like Jefry to continue their education.

Jefry’s Journey: From the End of the Road to a New Beginning

August 22, 2025

In Honduras, nearly 4 in 10 students never make it past 6th grade. For Jefry, that could have been the end of his education—until a scholarship changed his story. Read how one opportunity kept his dreams alive.

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Returning with Purpose: Reflections from Second-Time Student Service Learning Participants in Honduras

August 7, 2025

What changes when students return for a second service trip? A lot, it turns out. From confidence to connection, these returning Global Ambassadors share what deepened their impact in Honduras.

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Planting Possibility in La Dalia: Why the Transition to Secondary School Matters

August 6, 2025

A recent forum in La Dalia, Honduras revealed just how powerful that question can be. Learn how School the World is helping students dream bigger—and take the next step beyond primary school.

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Charli, Louise & Ziad: The Ripple Effect of One Service Trip

July 29, 2025

Discover how Charli, Louise, and Ziad turned bracelets, birthdays, and big hearts into real impact for students in Panama.

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A Week That Changed Us: Reflections from Our Guatemala Service Trip

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July 18, 2025

New classrooms, new friendships, new perspectives. Read what students had to say after a week in Panimache I, Guatemala.