A canopy of leaves stretching across the horizon balances atop gnarled bark. It’s where lean silhouettes of giraffes mark the ground as they graze its branches and it’s where one woman’s journey to empowerment began—beneath the Acacia tree. Mama Leah was the first woman to join Artisans. Shaded by the hot Kenyan sun, she sat under th...
September 25th, 2014 read moreIt was a busy summer for ME to WE! Thousands of people from around the world came together to create lasting change in Free The Children communities overseas on ME to WE Trips, and to strengthen their local communities through the skills they learned at Take Action Camp. (more…)
September 17th, 2014 read moreMalcolm Hill, 17, and his twin sister Veronica from Michigan, knew fundraising was their best option to get them to East Africa, but what they didn’t realize was the amount of people they would meet in their community while doing it. Collectively, their efforts offset more than half the cost of their trip—over $8,000. How did you find ou...
September 16th, 2014 read moreHuntsville High School has travelled on six ME to WE Trips over the years. Each time, they go home more inspired than ever to keep making a difference in their local and global community. Read our interview with Huntsville High School educators below to find out what keeps them coming back! ME to WE: Where has your school travelled with ME t...
September 12th, 2014 read moreHave you ever wanted to see what travelling on a ME to WE Trip was all about? Well, now’s your chance! (more…)
September 5th, 2014 read moreWritten by Drew Descourouez As our bus eased into a remote parking space, our tired but tenacious clan roused themselves. We were finally here – we’d arrived at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. (more…)
September 4th, 2014 read moreWow, what a wonderful thing! Being able to attend the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games is something that we had never thought we would be able to do. (more…)
August 29th, 2014 read moreBy Sophia Li What an adventure! We are here in Beijing with ME to WE, and it has been an awesome trip so far. It's been fun, inspirational, and definitely a refreshing experience. (more…)
August 28th, 2014 read moreJoin us on a journey around the world! Picture this. It’s mid-morning and you’ve just arrived at a rural village. After spending the morning getting to know local community members, you’ll join them to volunteer on a development project that will help remove the barriers to education for children. The project will continue long after you...
August 25th, 2014 read moreWritten by Caleb Dawson As an American, I’ve grown up in a society that values anything quick and ‘useful’ over all else. Whether at a drive-through or a 5-Star restaurant, we insist that we receive a return on our wants relatively immediately (quality may vary). (more…)
August 24th, 2014 read more