Belize is one of Central America’s most beautiful and fascinating countries. Famous for its pristine waters and world renowned scuba diving, Belize is a global tourist destination and one of Latin America’s safest countries. Belize is small and yet full of lush...
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The Global Impact Academy is Open!
We are calling all high school students and faculty with a passion for service to join a Global Impact Academy program this summer! On this interdisciplinary service trip, your group will partner with a local school to accomplish 25 hours of service work on WASH,...
Travel with Purpose: 5 Reasons to Lead a Squad Abroad in 2024!
Every year, thousands of high school students travel abroad to experience another culture and learn new skills. There are many different reasons that students and faculty travel, and many destinations. So what makes Squads Abroad unique? What is Squads Abroad? Squads...
Immerse Yourself in the Beauty and Culture of Panama
On every Squad Abroad to Panama, you and your students will be immersed in the local culture and history of this beautiful country. In addition to the service projects your group will do in local communities, you and your students will dive into the vibrant tapestry...
A Faculty Site Visit to Guatemala
Throughout the year, Squads Abroad offers faculty and administrators the opportunity to join a Site Visit to experience our programs first-hand to see if they are a good fit for their students.
Hannah from Middleton High School Testimonial
Hannah Hood, a Global Health volunteer with Squads, loved the opportunity to empower the community of Narkwa village in Ghana. Hannah shared about her volunteer experience with Squads Abroad, which is inspirational for high school teachers to get involved with our programs that empower both students and communities. If you are a teacher who is interested in connecting your students with Squads Abroad, please contact us and we would be happy to provide you more information.
Taci Morris’s Experience with Squads Abroad in Ghana
Taci Morris, a teacher from Middleton High School, had the opportunity to take her students to Ghana with Squads Abroad. The squad was an amazing experience that Morris and her students will never forget. During their time in Ghana, they worked in the Narkwa village,...
Health Screenings and Workshops in Greece: A Valuable Experience for Students from Chaminade College Preparatory School
In May 2023, a group of volunteers from Chaminade College Preparatory School, participated in a Global Health Squad in Greece. The brigade was focused on providing health training and workshops to unaccompanied minors living in shelters in Athens. The health...
MCIT Students Support Access to Healthcare in Panama
Through Global Health Squads, high school students, alongside our local health teams, support clinics and participate in public health campaigns at schools to improve health outcomes in under-resourced communities around the world. Students conduct healthcare...
A Basketball Court for Chijancinto, Guatemala
The Basketball Court is Finished! From March to April, 2023, nearly 60 volunteers from 3 high schools in the U.S. supported the construction of a new basketball court and community gathering area in the small town of Chijancinto in Tecpan, Guatemala. This space will...