LearnServe believes in the power of young people to create change.

We prepare youth to lead in an increasingly complex world.

Student Stories

  • “LearnServe made me realize that I can turn my idea into reality.”

    - Omar Burik

  • LearnServe has changed the way I see the world in a multitude of ways. It has made me more open minded, more focused, and more inspired.

    - Danielle Pascale,

  • LearnServe kind of set in motion a major search for my future. I was already leaning towards an engineering career, but now, I’m even more excited for it. I’ve been finding ways engineers give back to others and looking for service projects that involve engineering.

    - Lauren Hilliard

Mission: LearnServe International empowers young people to become changemakers in their communities and the world, equipping them with the skills and mindset of global citizens to tackle social challenges through impactful actions.

Vision: LearnServe envisions a global community of young people equipped with the vision of a leader, the tenacity of an entrepreneur, and the passion and compassion of a changemaker.

About Us

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young people served across North America, South America, and Africa

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A legacy of empowering young changemakers since 2003

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of LearnServe alumni consider social impact when making career decisions

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of alumni felt more self-confident as a result of their participation in LearnServe

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of alumni remain civically engaged after our programs, with ⅔ in leadership roles

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Join us in empowering young leaders who are driving change in their communities and within themselves.

Our Programs

  • Fellows: Year 1

    Launch your changemaking journey here. Discover social injustices that matter to you. You’ll develop, pitch, and launch a solution to benefit your community. Unlock lifelong skills and find a community in this transformative program that introduces you to the basics of social entrepreneurship.

    Offered in-person and virtually in DC; Lusaka, Zambia; and Batan, Costa Rica.

  • Incubator: Year 2

    Advance your projects in our Incubator. Dive deep into further community research, implement your project, and measure your impact. Gain a deeper and broader understanding of social entrepreneurship as you connect with peers around the world.

    Offered virtually on Zoom for U.S. and Zambian students who've graduated from our Fellows program.

  • LearnServe Global: Summer Capstone

    Collaborate during a life-changing travel experience. Join a 2-week learning and cultural exchange where you will develop a community action project, visit partner organizations, and connect with LearnServe peers you’ve previously met on Zoom. 

    Offered in-person the summer for graduates of our Incubator

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“Going to a school in a low-income area, opportunities don't come to you. You have to look for the opportunities,” shared Baba, LearnServe alum and intern with us this summer. Concerned about low high school and college graduation rates
What’s a third space? It’s a place that’s neither home nor work — an environment where people come together, connect, and belong. It’s also what LearnServe Fellow Yebne is building for youth in his community. At Innovato
“We want future generations of Latin American students to be eager to learn about their own roots." Reflecting on how first or second generation immigrant youth can feel disconnected from Latin American history and culture, LearnServe Fell
Imagine a space where embracing your identity and lived experience is not just welcomed, but central in social innovation.✨ Did you know that LearnServe has a Spanish language Fellows cohort?🤩 We launched an accelerated Fellows program in February
The hot weather is calling YOU to come to our rooftop social next Thursday! Free and open to all in the LearnServe community – whether you’re a curious student considering our program, a mentor, or alum! 📅 Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Meet Danielle, LearnServe alum and intern for Summer 2025! Danielle is a rising junior at the University of Miami, studying marketing and psychology. During her time in our Fellows program and Incubator, Danielle launched Reach for the Stars, an aft
We’re #hiring a Communications VISTA! Join our Development team to lead creative storytelling, build community through social media, and collaborate on outreach strategies. As a #VISTA, you will build communications capacity to expand our commu
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Pictured here: a Global Zambia reunion! On Wednesday evening, LearnServe alum in D.C. and trip leader Chris reconnected with Japhet and Joyce. Nearly a year after our visit to Lusaka in the summer of 2024, it was beautiful to see the bonds formed dur

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