Why Service Learning Abroad Is the New College Prep
Service learning abroad for high school students In 2025, more students are discovering the benefits of service learning abroad for high school students. Instead of focusing solely on SAT scores, families and colleges are valuing experiences that teach leadership, empathy, and global perspective. On a misty morning in Guatemala, students kneel in volcanic soil planting […]
The Guatemala Impact Adventure That Raised $9,000 for Reforestation
In June 2025, high school students embarked on a Guatemala service trip and participated in a reforestation project. They traded a week of summer for shovels, seedlings, and the chance to make a lasting environmental impact in Guatemala’s Western Highlands. By raising nearly $9,000 before departure, they supported Wellkind Guatemala ONG in planting 1,000–2,000 new […]
How Service Travel Builds Real Leadership Skills in Students
How Service Travel Shapes Future Leaders How Service Travel Builds Real Leadership Skills in Students Service travel is more than just an adventure. For students, it is an opportunity to grow as leaders, engage with diverse cultures, and discover the power of making a difference. At Somos Travel, we specialize in service learning travel programs […]
Combining Rotary Youth Exchange with Service Travel
Travel with Purpose, Return with Perspective Rotaract was founded on two pillars: leadership and service. Few experiences bring those pillars to life more powerfully than a service learning trip. These trips go beyond sightseeing and surface-level volunteering. They immerse young leaders in real-world challenges, guided by local partners, and framed through Rotary values. At Somos, […]
Rotary Club Humanitarian Missions to Central America
How to Plan a High-Impact Service Trip From the volcanic highlands of Guatemala to the biodiversity corridors of Costa Rica, Latin America is one of the most vibrant, service-ready regions on the planet. For Rotaract clubs seeking real-world leadership experiences, nothing beats an international travel program that puts purpose front and center. This guide is […]
Humanitarian Projects Led by Rotaract
Real Examples and How to Get Involved Rotaract clubs around the world are making bold moves — leading humanitarian projects that tackle real-world challenges in health, environment, education, and economic development. From grant-funded reforestation in Guatemala to grassroots education campaigns in Kenya, these projects are more than club initiatives. They are youth-led global missions, and […]
Ethical Service Travel in Guatemala
How to Make a Real Impact Without Doing Harm Service travel has the power to change lives — but when done poorly, it can cause more harm than good. At Somos, we believe in a better model. Our ethical service travel in Guatemala is rooted in community leadership, transparency, and long-term relationships. Whether you’re a […]
Using Rotary Global Grants for Rotaract Travel
A Step-by-Step Planning Guide One of Rotary International’s most powerful tools for global impact is the Global Grant — yet many Rotaract clubs are unsure how to access this funding or use it to support international service travel. This guide breaks down exactly how to approach using Rotary global grants for Rotaract travel, what types […]
Group Service Trips to Guatemala
How to Plan a Safe, Purpose-Filled Travel Experience If your club or group is ready to move beyond fundraising and into real-world service, Guatemala is one of the most powerful places to do it. From environmental restoration to youth empowerment, this Central American country offers deeply meaningful opportunities for group service trips that leave lasting […]
Rotaract Volunteer Trips to Mexico
How to Build a Safe and Impactful Service Experience Rotaract clubs across North America are turning toward volunteer travel in Mexico to deepen their service work and build international partnerships. From ecological restoration to community health and education projects, Mexico offers real opportunities for Rotaractors to serve, connect, and grow. But international service only works […]