“This trip wasn't just about learning more about marketing, business, or entrepreneurship” | Global Zambia 2024 reflections from our students
By Niyea Pollard What surprises me the most is how much people in Zambia stay connected to their culture and roots. To this day, they […]
Day 10. Salty Chicken | Global Zambia 2024 reflections from our students
By Jackie Chen, Global Zambia Cohort ’24 Today had to start early because we were headed far, far away. Livingstone was our destination, and even […]
“We didn't expect it to end so fast” | Global Zambia 2024 reflections from our students
By Mwansa Sunga, LearnServe Zambia, Global Zambia Cohort ’24 During the LearnServe trip, our cultural exchange with the American Incubator students was great. At first, […]
LearnServe Global - Zambia 2024 Highlights
For two weeks in July, 8 U.S. students and 14 Zambian peers met in Lusaka and Livingstone for two weeks of leadership development, community action, […]
Day 10: New Desire Unlocked LearnServe Global Zambia 2024
By Nathan Siliwimba, LearnServe Zambia Have you ever thought that life was going great, but in reality, it wasn’t? Have you ever felt there’s more […]
Day 3: Reflection on Intentionality LearnServe Global Zambia 2024
By Lauren Hilliard Recently, I’ve been worried about the future a lot, especially considering that I am applying to college this fall. It feels like […]
Day 1: Let the Journey Begin! LearnServe Global Zambia 2024
By Aanya Jain On June 27th at 7:30 am, eight students faced a decision: should they embark on a 20-hour flight with Emirates Airlines to […]
Media for Change: Radio, Podcasting, and Racial Justice
Chris Cole uses radio shows and podcasts to raise awareness about the most pressing social issues. Through his stories and interviews, he seeks to amplify […]
What A Young Person Can Do
While living during a pandemic, it is hard to wrap your head around finding a way to create change in this world. It is even […]
Zoom Across the World
I traveled to Paraguay in 2017 with LearnServe Abroad, an experience that undeniably I will never forget. We did a homestay in Tobati for a […]
Justice Community Equity Peace
When she joined the LearnServe Fellows Program in 2018, Jayme’ Mims had a plan to tackle food insecurity in her neighborhood in Washington, DC’s Ward […]
A Virtual Experience
From LearnServe Intern Romeo. An account of the LearnServe Summer Global Fellowship ‒ our first-ever virtual exchange program between students in Zambia and the United […]
LearnServe Alumna Peniel: New Lenses on Africa
“This organization is not meant to supplement personal research on Africa. It is not a free pass that gives you the title of “woke” or […]
LearnServe Abroad 2020: Response to COVID-19
March 17, 2020 Dear LearnServe Abroad Students, Parents, Advisors and Applicants, I hope this finds you in good health and good-as-can be spirits given the […]
Travelers Who Change
I met Rahlek Mathias as a junior at Paul International HS when I was in my first year as the Strategic Programs Manager there. Rahlek […]
Travel and Learn: The Journey is the Destination
Muli Bwanji! Every time I return to Zambia, I appreciate seeing the country, its people, and its customs through the eyes of a new group […]
Creating Meaningful Change in Communities Abroad
What does meaningful change really look like? We’ve all learned about the work of great change agents such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson […]
