We are thrilled to announce that our Global Alliance Exchange students have officially arrived and are already settling into life in Namibia. It is a privilege to host such a diverse group of young leaders from across the globe. Meet Our Visiting Students Please join us in welcoming our newest community members: Ilka Hemmer & Julia Lopez (NIST International School, Bangkok) Grace Wetzel, Giada Sorci & Muir Powell (Annie Wright School, Tacoma) Annabella Grubin & Elizabeth Berr

Participating in the Global Alliance program has been something I wanted to do since I first heard about it in grade 6 and I am so grateful to be given the opportunity to be a part of it. Looking back to my 3 week trip to Australia it was not just about traveling and being able to experience a new country but about personal growth, stepping outside of my comfort zone and learning more about myself. Before the trip I was both anxious and excited. The thought of being in a com

This March, we ran another two week trip to the Okavango Delta with six secondary students and two teachers. The bush was good to us this year and provided some of the most amazing experiences that one can have in the African wilderness. In the first four days students found four leopards. I think we saw eight in total, but it was hard to keep count. A few days later, students spent the afternoon with 34 painted dogs, watching them greet each other and prepare for the h