Programs & courses
Curriculum Overview
Sankara Travel programs offer students immersive experiences that combine rigorous academics with unparalleled access to cultural, social, and ecological contexts. Led by educators who understand student learning needs and cultivate meaningful connections from the outset, and local leaders who facilitate authentic cultural engagement. At the same time, program structures ensure that students actively contribute to local communities through designated partnerships and engage deeply with cultural, social, and environmental contexts.
Our rigorous, experiential curricula, developed by a global team, allow students to earn 1–3 academic credits through projects such as portfolios, case studies, and research initiatives. Learning is collaborative and interdisciplinary, integrating local expertise with global perspectives, and fostering critical thinking, ethical awareness, and cultural literacy. Programs are designed to balance intellectual engagement with experiential enrichment, creating spaces for curiosity, reflection, and personal growth.
Ghana & Benin — Roots & Routes of Sankofa
July 14–28 • $6,890 • 3 CUCs
Trace West African history from Accra to Benin. Weave Kente cloth with Ashanti artisans, meet community leaders, explore African spirituality and art-making, and reflect along the serene Atlantic coast while connecting deeply to the African Diaspora.
Applications Open – Apply Now | Closes April 24, 2026
Tanzania — Education & the Spirit of East Africa
July 14–28 • $8,400 • 2 CUCs
Engage with local schools and farms on sustainable agriculture and rural education projects. Journey through the bush with the Hadzabe (Bushmen) community, witness the Serengeti’s iconic wildlife, and relax on Zanzibar’s turquoise shores while reflecting on your adventure and community impact.
Applications Open – Apply Now | Closes April 24, 2026
Kenya — A Creative Lens on Change
July 14–28 • $8,680 • 3 CUCs
Collaborate with Kenyan filmmakers and activists to capture Nairobi’s vibrant arts scene, bustling streets, and everyday stories. Partner with the Dr. Wangari Maathai Institute on hands-on sustainability projects, explore tech innovation at Nairobi’s “Silicon Safari,” and close along the Indian Ocean in Swahili coastal communities.
Applications Open – Apply Now | Closes April 24, 2026
Guatemala — Walking in the Footsteps of the Maya
July 14–28 • $5,290 • 2 CUCs
Explore sacred Mayan ruins and ancient temples, learn coffee cultivation from seed to cup, cook traditional tortillas with local families, and engage in conservation projects that blend culture and sustainability. Experience Guatemala’s rich history and vibrant traditions firsthand.
Applications Open – Apply Now | Closes April 24, 2026
Ecuador — Stewarding Our Planet
July 14–28 • $6,800 • 2 CUCs
Join youth-led conservation projects across rainforests, the Amazon River, and the Galápagos Islands. Experience Ecuador’s incredible biodiversity, connect with Afro-Ecuadorian communities, trek volcanic landscapes, and make a tangible impact on the planet.
Applications Open – Apply Now | Closes April 24, 2026
Brazil — Stories, Sounds & Resistance
July 14–28 • $5,480 • 2 CUCs
Immerse in Afro-Brazilian culture through music, capoeira, dance, and storytelling. Explore Candomblé rituals, visit quilombo communities, collaborate with Afro-centered schools, and feel Brazil’s rhythm firsthand through live performances and creative workshops.
Applications Open – Apply Now | Closes April 24, 2026
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