Help us build better futures

Travel with us and...

Build a
School

Experience a
new culture

Form lasting
relationships

Transform
lives

Our immersive service trips are the perfect answer! Our goal is to give young adults a unique opportunity to find themselves and what they are passionate about through service, connection, and a place so distinctively different from everything that’s familiar. It’s a chance to become deeply aware of their privilege and make a pledge to use that privilege to bring about a positive change in the world through the power of giving.

These trips instill understanding and empathy for each other’s lived realities in young high-school students. In just one week, it gives them a chance to step out of their comfort zone and work collectively toward a common goal of building a school or playground for children. There’s joy, laughter and a deep sense of gratitude as they experience a new reality unfold right before their eyes.

Upcoming Travel
Dates & Details

Guatemala

April 21-27; July 12-19 2025

Corporate Trip: March 2-8

Honduras

July 23- 30 2025

Panama

February 15-22 2025

March 15-22 2025

Info Sessions

December 4 2024 - 6:30pm Needham High School

The World
Changer Journey

01
APPLICATION
To secure your spot as a World Changer, an application, short essay and deposit are required. Once our staff approves your application, we will get you started on your World Changer journey!
02
FUNDRAISING
Our World Changers make up a large portion of our donor community. Yes, you are a young philanthropist! Each student group funds 50% of the school and/or playground and supports the majority of our in-country programming. That means significant funding for our teacher training, parent programs and distribution of learning materials. Majority of participants choose to fundraise and our staff will guide you through this process to help you reach your fundraising goal!
03
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Prior to departure, World Changers participate in pre-trip seminars. You can expect these sessions to cover fundraising strategies, the history and culture of Panama, Guatemala or Honduras and Global Citizenship. During this process, you will get to know our staff and the other students all while feeling well-informed about the experience you are about to embark on.
04
THE TRIP

Students spend their week abroad participating in the final stages of the school construction. Throughout the week, students begin to open their eyes and minds to the deep and complicated causes underlying poverty. In addition to finishing building the school, students get to partake in cultural immersion activities such as shadowing a family in the community and outdoor adventures! You can also expect to form genuine relationships among your peers and the children in the community!

05
RETURN HOME TRANSFORMED
Students return home with incredible stories, new lifelong friendships and a renewed sense of appreciation for their own education. Many are even inspired to take action within their own communities and are often motivated to continue their passion for service and international development throughout the next stages of life, including their future careers. 

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Become a World
Changer Today

“It inspired me to be more grateful and appreciative of what I have and to think about if what I want is a necessity.”

Charlie Skinner  

“The children I met were incredible. They were so kind even as I struggled through my Spanish. I made so many amazing friendships in Panama with the kids and my fellow School the World team members. This is an experience I will never forget. I am eternally grateful to have gotten the opportunity to go on this trip.”

Steph Albert

“These children are so appreciative. My heart will always gear towards participating and advocating in the pursuit of knowledge and education rights.”

Caroline Koenig