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"GLA has changed my life by creating a sense of urgency and restoring my belief in that the whole world can be changed for the good by a single person of any age, any sex, or any race and all these leaders need to have in common is to be inspired, courageous and headstrong- with the belief that nothing is impossible."
—Wandile W., St. Stithian College, South AfricaMeaningful Travel Experience
Have you ever traveled somewhere and felt like it could have been so much more? With Global Leadership Adventures' service-learning programs you'll unlock that exhilarating potential through teen community service trips in Asia, Africa and Latin America - experience culture and society in new and meaningful ways.
Visit amazing places and immerse yourself in the local culture in a way unlike most teen community service trips. Asia or Africa or elsewhere - our other destinations will change the way you think about the world and the power of leadership to address social issues.
GLA invites you on a journey into the heart and soul of a country and its people through a high school volunteer abroad experience like no other.
Make a Difference
Leadership involves changing lives and making a difference. Develop your leadership skills and grow as a global leader this summer through teen community service trips. Asia and Africa provide you the opportunity to impact communities through volunteer work with grassroots organizations during high school volunteer abroad experiences. Forge relationships with local people, international peers and knowledgeable mentors. Work side-by-side with those seeking to better their communities.
You can do all of this while having fun, living in an amazing country and personally growing from the life-changing experience.
Meeting People & Making Friends
The GLA Experience is set apart from other programs because of its international student body in this high school volunteer abroad experience. You will develop lifelong friendships with peers from around the world. Create lasting bonds with mentors and meet dynamic leaders while you experience service-learning together. As a member of the GLA family, you join our extensive global network spanning more than 40 countries.
To get a sense of the impact GLA has on our alumni, read what they have to say.
"When I think back on my experience with GLA in ten years, what I will remember the most are the amazing people that I met and befriended. I will remember this motivated, accepting, intelligent, loving, passionate group of young people who are all set out to change the world in their own way."
—Kyrsten J., Newtown High School, USA
