Travel changes everything. It opens our eyes, expands our hearts, and gives us the confidence to step into the world with curiosity and purpose. At Global Glimpse, we have seen these moments unfold again and again for more than 9,650 students from all backgrounds across the United States. Today, we are proud to share the story behind our new Travel Changed Me campaign video, a celebration of the life-changing power of travel and the young leaders who inspire us every day.

A Glimpse Into the Transformative Power of Travel

Our video brings together real voices, real stories, and real moments from the Global Glimpse experience. It highlights the friendships formed across cultures, the lessons learned through service and leadership, and the powerful reflections that stay with students long after they return home.

Whether it is walking through a new community for the first time, learning from local leaders, or joining a Big Love reflection, these experiences shape how young people see themselves and the world. They build empathy. They spark confidence. They plant the seeds of global citizenship.

We created this video to bring those stories to life and to invite viewers everywhere to reflect on the moments when travel changed them, too.

Celebrating a milestone year ahead

In 2026, Global Glimpse will send its 10,000th student to explore the world. This is a milestone more than a decade in the making, shaped by thousands of students, educators, families, partners, and supporters who believe in the power of meaningful travel.

Our campaign video introduces this milestone and invites our entire community to help open the world for the next generation of young leaders.

A Special Thank You to Our Partners at MMGY Global

This video was created in partnership with our incredible pro bono partners at MMGY Global, and we are deeply grateful for the talent, heart, and hard work their entire team brings to every aspect of our work together. Their partnership extends far beyond this project and has strengthened our ability to share the transformative power of travel across every platform.

A special thank you to CEO Katie Brisco, a valued member of our Board of Directors, for championing this work and helping bring our vision to life. Her leadership, along with the creativity and dedication of the MMGY team, makes a meaningful difference for our organization and the young people we serve.

How You Can Be Part of the Movement

This holiday season, we are working to raise $250,000 in first-time travel scholarships through the Travel Changed Me fundraiser. Every donation helps a young person take their first big step into the world, and also enters you to win an incredible Travel Changed Me Prize Pack that includes:

• A luxury, all-inclusive Delta Vacations package for two valued up to $10,200
• A one-on-one points and miles strategy session with an expert from The Points Guy
• A premium suitcase set from Away

Watch and Share the Video

We invite you to watch the official campaign video, reflect on your own moments of transformation through travel, and share it with someone who believes in the power of meaningful experiences.

Together, we can reach our 10,000th traveler and inspire a generation of leaders who explore the world with empathy, gratitude, and purpose.

Travel changed us. Now let us pay it forward to the next generation!