It’s a familiar feeling—that mix of nervousness and excitement at the pit of your stomach. It comes out when something’s new, different and unfamiliar. Seven years ago, Spencer West, ME to WE motivational speaker, was gearing up for his very first day at Take Action Camp and realizing he was about to meet a busload of kids he didn’t kno...
June 9th, 2015 read moreThe sun is out, the snow is long gone, and we’re counting down the days, hours and minutes till school’s out and camp’s in. Check out our top tips for what to pack in your summer camp bag! the essentials You know…clothes, toiletries, all those boring-but-necessary items. Make sure to pack a variety of items (tees, long-sleeves, a j...
May 29th, 2015 read moreWhen nine-year-old Maguire Maloney and his sister Finnley, 8, learned they were travelling to Kenya with their parents, they were excited to see what the country really looked like outside of the movies. As a family, the Maloneys fundraised to build a classroom in Laila, a community that sits on the open grassland of the Maasai Mara. Eager to...
May 26th, 2015 read moreEmbracing a colourful life What does it feel like to have coloured powder caked in your hair, stain your clothes, clog your ears and stuck between your teeth? It’s magical. This year, we were fortunate to head on a ME to WE Trip to India during one the country's most popular festivals: Holi. The Holi festival is about happiness, renewal and c...
May 22nd, 2015 read moreWhen you choose a ME to WE Artisans piece for your mom, it’s so much more than just a gift—it’s wrapped up in a story of love, empowerment, and new possibilities. Working with ME to WE Artisans is just the beginning of the journey many mamas take to transform not only their own lives, the well-being of their families, communities a...
May 7th, 2015 read moreME to WE’s leadership programs offer travellers a truly unique experience. Welcome to Windsong Peace and Leadership Center—a tranquil oasis nestled in the foothills of the Patagonia Mountains. Here, leaders from all over the world come together, each ready to take their passion for world change to the next level. Days are spent expl...
April 23rd, 2015 read more1. There's never been a ME to WE Trip like this before. For the first time, travellers will have a chance not just to visit Free The Children communities and meet community members there, but also spend time with Chinese youth who are travelling on their own ME to WE Trip. Connect with and volunteer alongside these youth who live across the w...
April 16th, 2015 read moreHow can a necklace or bracelet empower two generations of women in Kenya? You create an initiative for women, by women. Together, ME to WE and women in Kenya are celebrating beautiful handmade jewellery that reflects Kenyan culture—and looks great in your wardrobe. Attached to each piece is an even greater story of transformation. With every...
April 16th, 2015 read moreWe just got some exciting news about Kenya's Kisaruni All Girls Secondary School and couldn't wait to share it with you! January's graduating class recently took the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam. The results are in, and Kisaruni ranked number one out of 112 schools in Narok County! This exam is taken by all students...
March 24th, 2015 read moreME to WE speaker and seasoned traveller Spencer West takes over the blog this week to look back on some of his most memorable moments on ME to WE Trips. Hey friends! I am so excited to take over the blog and tell you all about my top ten ME to WE Trip memories. It took a while to choose just 10! Over the years I've met so many inspirin...
March 23rd, 2015 read more