Testimonials V2
GCAC Student Participants
Chloe Isbell
“GCAC scholarships help us make dreams happen. It gives an opportunity that may not have happened otherwise. Serving makes me feel as good as one can.”
Chloe Isbell
Evan Joseph
“We did some volunteer work and got to know the local people, who were super friendly and welcoming. We also checked out awesome cultural stuff, like markets and historical sites, which helped me understand Guatemala’s rich history better. The staff made sure everything went smoothly, and the whole experience changed my perspective on global citizenship. I definitely recommend Global Citizen Adventure Corps if you’re looking for an adventure that actually means something!”
Evan Joseph
Rachael Libby
“I don’t think I fully understood what a global citizen is until we went on the trip. A lot of the other students felt this way, too. Then, we saw so many people, and, when you do, you realize it’s not just you in the world. We think where we are living is all there is. And it’s not.” Now she says she sees a global citizen as someone who “immerses themselves in different cultures and sees the beauty of everything else and, as a result, finds a greater appreciation for their own life and the lives of others.”
Rachael Libby
GCAC Co-Leader
“I was exposed to experiences that I have never had before and ones that I could not describe if I tried. We volunteered at a school, were welcomed into a Guatemalan home for a cooking lesson, visited Mayan ruins, went ziplining, and hiked Pacaya volcano eating pizza cooked in lava to name a few.… From now on when I book a service learning trip or tourism trip, it will be through GCAC every time.”
GCAC Board Member
“Serving on the GCAC board has been an honor. As a former Director of Community Engagement, I’ve worked with numerous nonprofits, but few have such a clear mission and passion as GCAC. The founders’ vision of providing global experiences to rural youth and college-age students addresses a critical gap in our increasingly interconnected world. Their hard work and dedication are evident in the many students who return for second or third trips, as well as in the faces of the people they serve.”
Student Members
Maria Trujillo, Wheat Ridge, CO
“I have recently returned from the most amazing trip to Bahia, Brazil with Global Citizen Adventure Corps – GCAC. This was my first time going on a trip with GCAC and will definitely not be my last. As a board member, I knew this organization was special and now that I have gone on a trip I have an even greater appreciation for what they are doing. As we all navigate through 2025, I suggest we should be spending more time getting to know one another – our stories, our cultures, our languages – rather than isolating ourselves.
Brazil is an amazing country and I am so thrilled to have spent some real time diving into the culture – it’s food, history, music, spirituality and language that makes this place so special. I would not have gotten the same experience on my own and would not have had the pleasure of meeting a group of incredible, passionate women from across the US. GCAC knows how to curated an enriching culture experience and have the most fun too! Over the course of next few post I will share how I spent 10 days in Bahia, Brazil.”
Ruth McCluskey, Ashland, MO.
“My sister and I arrived back in the US safely this morning after an incredible trip to Brazil with Global Citizen Adventure Corps. We chose this trip because our lifelong friend and world-renowned percussionist, Dr. Julie Hill, invited us. I cannot say enough about the quality of our experience! We met so many wonderful people, both within our tour group and also within the city we visited, Salvador de Bahia. We learned so much about the history, culture, and music of this region. The accommodations were perfect and everything was very well-organized. Julie was very attentive to all of us and is so knowledgeable about international travel and this region in Brazil. We definitely plan to book another trip soon with GCAC. “
Martha Edinger, Lakewood Ranch, FL
“Salvador da Bahia was life changing for me, and I thought I had a good world view.
This journey redefined empowerment for me.
To be embraced by the spirit of Salvador — to witness the brilliance of Black culture so alive and thriving and specifically its generational impact of women of African descent in this region— was an affirmation I didn’t know I needed.
I have been to more than 40 countries and participated in countless tours; this program offered by GCAC was hands-down the most educational and immersively impactful program I have ever been a part of; we were simply invited to be a part of this local community for nine magical days and I will never forget the experience.”
Veronica Perkins, Little Rock, AR
“This was not a vacation. It was a soul pilgrimage. Through every drumbeat, dance, and spiritual ritual, I connected with parts of myself and my ancestry that I craved to explore.”
Community Members
Tonda Potts, Boulder, CO
“I had never traveled internationally alone before, but I found myself feeling more connected to my surroundings and fellow travelers than ever. Every woman I met reminded me what strength and joy (or “Alegria” in Portuguese) looked like, and I will absolutely travel with GCAC again. I felt so strongly about my experience that I have offered myself as a future GCAC Board Member – I love the GCAC model!”
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