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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.

    Four Pillars

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    Engagement & Support

    Ensure participants and team members feel supported and celebrated

    Tree Planting Team

    Sustainability 

    Reduce environmental impacts in our educational programs and in our offices

    Outdoor Yoga Session

    Health & Wellness

    Invest in the well-being of our participants and employees

    WSHE Campus Partnerships Team

    Philanthropy

    Increase philanthropic impact with strategic community partners

    Soccer Team Huddle: Certified B Corporation

    We’re B Corp certified!

    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.

    Soccer Team Huddle: Certified B Corporation

    We Believe

    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.

    Our Value Stat Row

    $1.7M

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

    4,002t

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

    1,606h

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

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    Carbon Offset

    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.

    Community Garden Volunteers

    Corporate Social Responsiblity

    At WorldStrides, engagement and support are not just buzzwords. We put a lot of effort into ensuring that everyone feels welcome and encouraged – always.

    Community Garden Volunteers

    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

    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

    B Corp Partnership

    This certification reaffirms our commitment as a company to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

    Being a responsible business means…

    • Being part of a global economy that uses business as a force for good
    • 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 the environment

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