Impact Starts With Connection

Every somos.travel trip is built in partnership with grassroots nonprofits that know their communities best. When you travel with us, you’re not just visiting you’re helping fund and fuel meaningful change.

Travel That Gives Back Directly

Most tour companies offer surface-level volunteerism. We go deeper. somos.travel works exclusively with vetted grassroots partners doing long-term, locally led work in their communities. Your trip dollars support these efforts directly, and your hands and heart help move them forward.

The Numbers Tell a Story

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Travelers brought to Central America

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trees planted

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raised for grassroots nonprofits

long-term local partnerships (and growing)

Local Experts. Lifelong Impact.

We collaborate with change-makers in each region we visit from reforestation teams in Guatemala to educational nonprofits in Belize. These aren’t charity cases. They’re powerful local leaders, and we’re proud to stand with them.

Wellkind Guatemala ONG

Support sustainable development in the highland of western Guatemala with Wellkind, an NGO empowering Indigenous families through agroforestry, education, and women’s leadership.

Casa Guatemala

Volunteer with Casa Guatemala, a riverfront NGO providing education, nutrition, and healthcare to over 300 vulnerable children from rural Mayan villages near Rio Dulce.

Santiago Education Network

Plug into vibrant local schools in Santiago Atitlán, Central America’s largest Indigenous city, and support student learning in a town rich with Tz’utujil Maya culture and resilience.

Your Trip is Part of Something Bigger

Every traveler contributes. Whether you’re planting trees, helping with clean water access, or supporting local food systems, you’re joining a community-driven mission that lasts long after the trip ends.

From Travelers to Changemakers

We invite every traveler to grow as a leader by stepping into action before and after the journey. somos.travel provides leadership workshops, fundraising toolkits, and advocacy support to help travelers raise awareness and resources for the grassroots nonprofits they will be visiting. Whether it’s running a fundraiser, starting a conversation at school, or amplifying a cause you care about, this is your chance to lead with purpose and create real change.

Testimonials Focused on Impact

I think I really tried my best to make a positive impact by being respectful to everyone and helping out with the school projects.

Lucy Miller Boise High School, 2025

I feel like I was able to connect with the people there and form a relationship despite language barriers and I had a lot of fun with them.

Gabbie Dingman Boise High School, 2025

Planted trees and improved the school environment through painting. We also spent quality time with the kids.

Ethan Sims Boise High School, 2025

I think that we really helped out in painting the school and cleaning up the area so that it would be more enjoyable for the kids.

Elena Bowen Boise High School, 2025

I think I made a positive impact by creating relationships and being a source of kindness and help during our work at the school.

Eli Richins Bishop Kelly High School, 2025

I feel I made a positive impact because I took the time to talk to the children and helped improve their learning spaces.

Alazne Campbell Bishop Kelly High School, 2025

Helped brighten up their school by painting & playing with the kids during break. It felt like we were bringing energy and care.

Nicole Klein Boise High School, 2025

We helped the kids by making their learning surroundings more engaging and colorful, and spent time learning from them too.

Tate Moran Boise High School, 2025

I felt accomplished painting the school and helping set up better conditions. I hope the improvements last for the students and teachers.

Cora Smith Boise High School, 2025

I think if I made any impact it was definitely through the time I spent talking with the kids and learning about their lives.

Bella Hayden Boise High School, 2025

I loved chatting with the locals and learning how to help them with painting and cleaning the school. It felt collaborative and meaningful.

Tawny Lyons Boise High School, 2025

What Impact Feels Like

Hear from past travelers who didn’t just visit they helped build something. These are the moments that stick.