Celebrating 10 Years
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are looking back on everything we’ve been able to accomplish with the support of our amazing global community. From an impossible vision to a lasting impact on thousands of lives, thank you for being a part of our story!
2007
2008
Global Glimpse launches in partnership with 10 low-income Bay Area high schools. 75 high school juniors travel to Leon, Nicaragua on the first delegations.
2009
Global Glimpse expands to serve 200 students and opens two new program sites in Nicaragua. The first full time staff member and future Executive Director, Eliza Pesuit, joins the team!
2010
2011
2012
Global Glimpse develops a model for sustainable service learning and community engagement. All students participate in a Community Action Project as part of their international experience.
2013
Global Glimpse expands to 13 new Bay Area High schools, sends 500 students abroad to 5 sites in Nicaragua, and launches an alumni program for high school seniors.
2014
Global Glimpse launches in New York City and expands to the Dominican Republic (DR). 600 students from the Bay Area and NY travel to Nicaragua and the DR.
2015
Global Glimpse launches its first program in Riobamba, Ecuador and expands to serve 730 students.
2016
Global Glimpse launches in partnership with 10 diverse high schools in Chicago and a total of 850 students from three US regions travel to Nicaragua, the DR and Ecuador.
2017
1000 students and 90 educators from 70 high schools are set to participate in Global Glimpse programs designed and operated by over 50 international staff. The Boeing Company and United Airlines become leading supporters of Global Glimpse Chicago.