Dear Global Glimpse Community,
I am overjoyed that you are considering joining us on this journey in some capacity. My own passion for travel and the tremendous potential it unlocks led me to help launch Global Glimpse more than 15 years ago when I was 23 years old. And to this day, I continue to travel to reframe my story. I travel to remind myself how simultaneously unimportant and powerful I am in this impossible, beautiful world. I travel to bring people from very different walks of life together. I travel to learn, to grow, taking every opportunity, in my own humble way, to raise my children and the next generation as global citizens.
I see shared experience as critical to creating a better world for everyone. I launched Global Glimpse because I saw no acknowledgement of the importance of equity and diversity in travel – especially not at the high school level. For more affluent families, travel is viewed as a critical part of a child’s education, an invaluable tool for personal development, and one of the most joyful and rewarding parts of life. For everyone else, travel is considered an inaccessible luxury. Valuing experiences for some and not for others is fundamentally wrong.
Imagine what our world would look like if every young person had access to the powerful lessons of travel. We would see more present high school students with stronger awareness and greater commitment to academics and community. Empathetic college students who are equipped to think critically about the issues facing their campuses. Passionate young professionals who rise to leadership roles with a crucial understanding of global issues. Engaged community members who seek meaningful connection and mentor the next generation of global citizens.
We are doing something truly special at Global Glimpse and we would love for you to join us to help make travel a part of every high school student’s education.
Sincerely,
