Staff Spotlight: She Left Home at 11 to Keep Learning
At just 11 years old, Doris made the difficult decision to leave home so she could continue her education—carrying responsibilities far beyond her years. Through long days of work and late nights studying by streetlight, she refused to give up on her goal. Her journey is a powerful reminder of what determination—and the opportunity to learn—can make possible.
The Fathers Who Are Building the Future of Education
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the men in our communities who have decided that education, for their children, for their neighbors, and even for themselves, is worth showing up for. From a 55-year-old who earned his ninth-grade diploma to fathers who can’t yet read but refuse to let that stop them from being their children’s greatest champions, these are the leaders who will carry the work forward long after School the World’s intensive five-year partnership ends.
A Father’s Commitment: Wilfredo’s Story of Sacrifice, Education, and Hope
Wilfredo never had the chance to go to school—but he never stopped believing in the power of education. From supporting his brother’s studies to helping build classrooms in his community, he is creating new opportunities for his children. This Father’s Day, we honor a father turning sacrifice into possibility.
Building More Than Schools: Flywire’s Partnership With School the World
For nearly eight years, Flywire and its employees, known as FlyMates, have partnered with School the World to build classrooms, create playgrounds, and expand educational opportunity. What began with one service trip has grown into a global culture of giving whose impact continues long after volunteers return home.
Meet Our Guatemala Van Drivers: A Steady and Welcoming Presence to All Our World Changers
For more than a decade, School the World’s drivers in Guatemala have safely guided volunteers through winding roads and unforgettable journeys. Meet Freddy, Esteban, and José Manuel, whose warmth, dedication, and friendship make them an essential part of every trip.
Bridging Two Worlds: How Peace Corps Panama and School the World Partner
What happens when Peace Corps Volunteers join a School the World Service Learning trip? During a week in rural Panama, they helped bridge languages and cultures, creating deeper connections between U.S. students and the communities they came to serve. Their perspective offers valuable lessons on curiosity, humility, and meaningful cultural exchange.
Staff Spotlight: She Left Home at 11 to Keep Learning
At just 11 years old, Doris made the difficult decision to leave home so she could continue her education—carrying responsibilities far beyond her years. Through long days of work and late nights studying by streetlight, she refused to give up on her goal. Her journey is a powerful reminder of what determination—and the opportunity to learn—can make possible.
The Fathers Who Are Building the Future of Education
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the men in our communities who have decided that education, for their children, for their neighbors, and even for themselves, is worth showing up for. From a 55-year-old who earned his ninth-grade diploma to fathers who can’t yet read but refuse to let that stop them from being their children’s greatest champions, these are the leaders who will carry the work forward long after School the World’s intensive five-year partnership ends.
5 Creative Ways to Hit the Fundraising Goal Before a School the World Trip
Still working toward a trip fundraising goal? The final stretch can feel challenging, but with a little creativity and community support, it’s possible to close the gap. Explore five proven fundraising ideas that can help students reach their goal and get ready for an unforgettable School the World experience.
World Changer Diary: Expanding Educational Opportunity in Tululché
A first-time volunteer steps into a rural Guatemalan community and quickly discovers the power of connection, resilience, and shared purpose. Working side by side with families, this experience reveals how education is built not just through classrooms, but through community. It’s a story of partnership, perspective, and what becomes possible when opportunity expands.
Behind the Mission: Meet Our 2026 Summer Interns
Each summer, School the World welcomes interns who bring fresh ideas, valuable skills, and a shared commitment to expanding educational opportunity. This year’s interns are supporting work across storytelling, data analysis, operations, finance, and donor engagement while gaining hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector.
A Parent’s Perspective on School the World’s Service Learning Program
What makes a service-learning experience truly meaningful? One parent shares how School the World’s approach helped her daughters engage with education, community, and global learning in a deeper way.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026
The memories student travelers carry home from a School the World trip aren’t always the ones you’d expect. Meet two students from the Class of 2026 whose lives were quietly, and permanently, changed by a week away from everything ordinary.