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Our Values

WorldStrides is all about creating a positive impact on the communities around us. We believe in being good to people and the planet and by celebrating diversity and taking care of our world, we’re working to make things better for everyone — our WorldStrides family, all who participate in our programs, and our partners.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Ensure participants and team members feel supported and celebrated

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Sustainability

Reduce environmental impacts in our educational programs and in our offices

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Health & Wellness

Invest in the well-being of our participants and employees

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Philanthropy

Increase philanthropic impact with strategic community partners

STATISTICS

$1.7 million

in scholarships awarded to travelers from underrepresented groups, including first generation students, first-time passport holders, and participants with disabilities.

4,002 

metric tons of CO2-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions were offset on behalf of WorldStrides Canada.

1,606 hours

of community service completed by our team members, a 50% increase compared to 2022.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At WorldStrides, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords. We put a lot of effort into ensuring everyone feels welcome and encouraged — always.

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Sustainability

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.

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Why WorldStrides? Our Team Members Share Their Experiences!

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"WorldStrides has encouraged me and my colleagues to come together in community to discuss sustainability and DEI in meaningful ways. I appreciate that the sentiment of ‘education and learning in all that we do’ starts from within.”

Kate McSurley

WorldStrides Health & Safety team

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“I am grateful to be involved with a company that is tirelessly devoted to making a positive impact both locally and globally through their daily operation commitment to environmental justice and advocacy as well."

Brynn Sparkle

2024 WorldStrides Intern

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"These micro-credentials are incredible opportunities to help students grow in three categories. I would highly recommend all three because you learn crucial information and skills that can help you in the future. Plus, they're just fun to do!"

Bailey Defoor

Choose Earth micro-credential student

Recent Accomplishments 

We’ve made incredible progress toward our DEI and sustainability goals. While we celebrate our successes, we continue to use this forward momentum to further partnerships and programs that reflect our values.

Fill it Forward Partnership

Partnered with Fill it Forward to engage WorldStrides team members and participants in waste reduction practices.

One WorldStrides Internship Program

Launched One WorldStrides Internship Program to create more accessibility for those interested in being part of a mission-driven organization

Choose Earth Certificate

Expanded the Choose Earth Certificate to broaden the reach of our collective goal to increase environmentally and socially responsible practices for a sustainable community.

Employee Resource Groups

Created more Employee Resource Groups to provide additional engagement opportunities for our social and environmental groups of interest.

Carbonzero Partnership

WorldStrides Canada launched a partnership with Carbonzero to offset air and land travel for participants.

Being a responsible business means…

  • Maintaining transparent business partnerships 
  • Avoiding creating economic dependence with business partners 
  • Refusing gratuities and excessive gifts from business partners
  • Practicing anticorruption in all business transactions 
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest between employees and the company 
  • Maintaining confidentiality of information and communication with business partners 
  • Respecting intellectual property rights of partners

Read our Responsible Business Report 

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.

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