WorldStrides is all about creating a positive impact on the communities around us; we believe in being good to people and the planet, taking care of our world, and working to make things better for everyone—our WorldStrides family, all who participate in our programs, and our partners.
Ensure participants and team members feel supported and celebrated
Reduce environmental impacts in our educational programs and in our offices
Invest in the well-being of our participants and employees
Increase philanthropic impact with strategic community partners
As a B Corporation, we believe in using our business as a force for good. We provide life-changing moments through educational travel and experiences, and we do this because we believe in the transformative growth that happens when you take learning outside the classroom.
With an unparalleled attention to the detail — from crafting incredible immersive learning experiences to protecting the health and safety of every participant — we prove our commitment to our team, our travelers and the world around us every day.
In creating a culture that empowers our team members, supports our participants, and has a positive economic impact in our communities.
In fostering environmental stewardship that reinforces our Choose Earth philosophy through our educational programs.
In investing in the health, safety, and well-being of our team members and participants.
In scholarships awarded to travelers who were able to gain cross-cultural experiences and explore new places that may have been inaccessible without supportive funding.
metric tons of CO2-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions were offset on behalf of WorldStrides Canada.
of community service completed by our team members, a 50% increase compared to 2022.
At WorldStrides, engagement and support are not just buzzwords. We put a lot of effort into ensuring that everyone feels welcome and encouraged – always.
We want to ensure students can experience life-changing moments on our educational tours today and for years to come. Through responsible and sustainable travel practices, we can be kind to our planet as we continue to explore it.
Kate McSurley
WorldStrides Health & Safety team
Brynn Sprinkle
2024 WorldStrides Intern
Bailey Defoor
Choose Earth micro-credential student
We’ve made incredible progress toward our corporate social responsibility goals. While we celebrate our successes, we continue to use this forward momentum to further partnerships and programs that reflect our values.
Partnered with Fill it Forward to engage WorldStrides team members and participants in waste reduction practices.
Launched WorldStrides Internship Program to create more access for those interested in being part of a mission-driven organization
Expanded the Choose Earth Certificate to broaden the reach of our collective goal to increase environmentally and socially responsible practices for a sustainable community.
Created more Employee Resource Groups to provide additional engagement opportunities for our social and environmental groups of interest.
WorldStrides Canada launched a partnership with Carbonzero to offset air and land travel for participants.
This certification reaffirms our commitment as a company to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
WorldStrides bases commercial relations with vendors and business partners on Responsible Business Principles to promote ethics and good governance. We aim to create and nurture mutually beneficial relationships while staying true to our company values. Our goal is to set a positive example within our industry by encouraging other organizations to embrace these principles and to share their own best practices.