Breakthroughs Abroad is an international community service organization that offers 4 to 6 weeks service learning trips for high school students to Nepal, Ecuador, Thailand, Tanzania and the Navajo Reservation.
Students combine community service with family stays and travel.
Spend three weeks helping the northern Nepali community of Ghara build its first secondary school as you immerse yourself in the Nepali culture through family stays. Tour Tibetan temples, trek in the Annapurna Range and ride elephants in teh Royal Chitwan National Park. We'll also spend time hiking an ancient trade route linking India and China as well as spend time in the Royal Chitway National Park and in Katmandu. We give students the tools and experiences to better know themselves and the communities from where they come. Each program offers home stays, language training, wilderness exploration, service projects, meetings with leaders in the community, and other forms of cultural immersion.