A Global Pathway for Youth Leaders: The Vision Behind The Global Citizen Project

by A Wellness Coordinator May 20, 2025

At VOYCE (Voices of Youth Creating Exploration), we believe that every young person deserves more than just an education—they deserve transformation. That’s the heart behind The Global Citizen Project, a post-secondary leadership pathway designed not only to take students across borders but to break the boundaries that limit access to opportunity, wealth, and wellness.

The Global Classroom: Learning Without Borders

The Global Citizen Project isn’t just a trip—it’s a classroom that moves with you. Our students explore countries and cultures that broaden their perspectives and deepen their understanding of identity, justice, and leadership. This global classroom includes:

Cultural Immersion: Real-time exploration of global cities, social movements, and community traditions.
Skill-Building Workshops: Focused on leadership, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and social justice.
Interactive Learning: Guided reflections, project-based learning, and mentorship woven into every step.

An Alumni Network Rooted in Empowerment

The journey doesn’t end when the plane lands home. Our alumni are connected through The Student Travelers Association, a growing community where former participants can:

Share resources and opportunities
Participate in leadership retreats and career summits
Mentor future VOYCE travelers
Collaborate on global and local impact projects

This is how we turn travelers into changemakers—through lifelong connection, support, and shared purpose.

Peer Mentorship & Resource Building

We’re intentional about creating spaces where youth are not just supported—but seen and heard. Peer mentorship is a cornerstone of our programming. Each cohort includes trained alumni and community mentors who help guide students through:

Preparing for their first international journey
Navigating college and career pathways
Building confidence in professional and personal settings

VOYCE isn’t just about where you go—it’s about who you become when you get there.

Why Equitable Education Matters

Too often, post-secondary opportunities and life-changing experiences like study abroad are limited to those with privilege and access. This is where VOYCE takes a stand.

We center historically marginalized youth because we know that true equity begins when every student has viable pathways to success. That means funding, mentorship, access to mental health support, and financial literacy—not just for today, but for the future they’re building.

Resources That Build Lives, Not Just Résumés

Education should prepare students not just to earn a living, but to create lives rooted in stability and joy. That’s why The Global Citizen Project integrates:

Financial Education – Budgeting, credit, investing, and wealth-building as core workshops.
Mental Health Support – Culturally competent wellness resources and group counseling available throughout the program.
Wealth-Building Tools – Entrepreneurship, savings, and long-term planning for economic empowerment.

These tools equip our students to not only navigate systems—but to change them.

This Mission is Personal

As the founder of VOYCE, this isn’t just a program. It’s a promise to the next generation of leaders—especially those who’ve been told “no” too many times. It’s about making sure they hear a resounding “yes” to their potential, their voice, and their future.

Partner With Us

Your support helps ensure that students are not left behind due to systemic barriers. Here’s how you can take action:

Share this opportunity with students and families
Become a chaperone or mentor
Donate to our Student Travel Fund
Sponsor a student through Passports to Possibility

Together, we can create a world where every young person can rise, explore, and lead with purpose.