--- title: "Who We Are: The Cultural Exchange Project | Travel with a Purpose" description: "Our participants tell us that their program is not about what they get from their host community or host family. Rather, it’s about what they bring back." type: article version: 1 version_id: "2fa17ff1-b5a6-4c02-8f9b-6143b50705ef" generated_at: "2026-06-04T17:12:38.618Z" language: en reading_time: "12 min" word_count: 2286 keywords: ["Who We Are", "Travel with a Purpose", "Best. Overseas Programs. Ever."] url: "https://culturalexchangeproject.org/who-we-are" --- # Who We Are: The Cultural Exchange Project | Travel with a Purpose > Our participants tell us that their program is not about what they get from their host community or host family. Rather, it’s about what they bring back. ## Key Takeaways - Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. ## Contents - [Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years.](#our-reasons-for-traveling-have-changed-over-the-years) - [0](#0) - [0](#0) - [0](#0) - [0](#0) Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good Since 2006 # Best. Overseas Programs. Ever. #### Travel with a purpose ... Make a difference ... Do good ###### Since 2006 Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” ## Our reasons for traveling have changed over the years. #### It no longer matters what travelers do; it matters why they do it. Makingbiggermemories, filling journals with photos, and sharing their experiences with the world. Our participants tell us that their program is about more than what they get in their host community or with their host family. It’s about what they can bring back. “From one gift come many.” 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years 0 Participants 0 Independent Reviews 0 Programs 0 Years ## 0 ## 0 ## 0 ## 0 Make Your Travel Dreams Come True Venture into places familiar or those you have yet to discover. No matter what you choose to do or where you choose to do it, we look forward to helping you get there. 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Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. Experienced People Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. Real Experiences, Real Awesome #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. Experienced People Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. Real Experiences, Real Awesome #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. Experienced People Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. Real Experiences, Real Awesome #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. 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Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. Experienced People Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. Real Experiences, Real Awesome #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. 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We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. Experienced People Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. Real Experiences, Real Awesome #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. Experienced People Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. Real Experiences, Real Awesome #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. #### Real Life Experiences Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. Listen to our Alumni stories, and you'll realize how much value there is in a cultural exchange project. Talk to them by phone, read their blog posts, and watch their videos. Experienced People Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. Experienced People Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. #### Experienced People Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. Commitment and longevity is our strength. Our newest employee has been here for eleven years. Our own family and friends have participated in our programs. Real people, real experiences, real awesome. Real Experiences, Real Awesome #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Real Experiences, Real Awesome #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. #### Real Experiences, Real Awesome #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. #SeekExperiences ... Because experiences are better than landmarks. We encourage everyone to get involved with this movement and inspire others to travel with a purpose. Learn More About How You Can Travel With Us The Cultural Exchange Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting global volunteer efforts and work abroad opportunities since 2006. Learn More About How You Can Travel With Us The Cultural Exchange Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting global volunteer efforts and work abroad opportunities since 2006. ### Learn More About How You Can Travel With Us The Cultural Exchange Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting global volunteer efforts and work abroad opportunities since 2006. Step 1Email*We will never share this information.First name*Last name*How did you hear about us?*Please SelectEmailFacebookGoAbroad.comGoOverseas.comIAPAInstagramLPI or RenzulliMeeting/Fair/ConferenceNever heard of you before nowNews Article (The Press)Teacher or ProfessorTransitionsAbroad.comWeb SearchWord Of MouthTwitterOtherBack Next Email*We will never share this information. How did you hear about us?*Please SelectEmailFacebookGoAbroad.comGoOverseas.comIAPAInstagramLPI or RenzulliMeeting/Fair/ConferenceNever heard of you before nowNews Article (The Press)Teacher or ProfessorTransitionsAbroad.comWeb SearchWord Of MouthTwitterOther Please SelectEmailFacebookGoAbroad.comGoOverseas.comIAPAInstagramLPI or RenzulliMeeting/Fair/ConferenceNever heard of you before nowNews Article (The Press)Teacher or ProfessorTransitionsAbroad.comWeb SearchWord Of MouthTwitterOther Step 2What do you want to do when you're abroad?*Please SelectPaid TeacherPaid Teacher SummerTEFL Plus CertificationVolunteer AbroadBack Next What do you want to do when you're abroad?*Please SelectPaid TeacherPaid Teacher SummerTEFL Plus CertificationVolunteer Abroad What do you want to do when you're abroad?*Please SelectPaid TeacherPaid Teacher SummerTEFL Plus CertificationVolunteer Abroad Please SelectPaid TeacherPaid Teacher SummerTEFL Plus CertificationVolunteer Abroad Step 4 - Last step with this formThe earliest date I could travel*Choose a date that you think would be ideal for you to begin this program.Level Of Education*Please SelectLess Than High SchoolFinished High SchoolSome CollegeIn College NowAssociates DegreeGraduating college at end of this yearBA/BSMA or HigherDoctorateMore About You*This is a great place to tell us more about you and your plans.What Generation Are You?*Please SelectBaby Boomer (1946-1964)Generation X (1965–1980)Millennial (1981–1996)Generation Z (1997–2010)Generation Alpha (2011–2024)Back Submit Step 4 - Last step with this form The earliest date I could travel*Choose a date that you think would be ideal for you to begin this program. Level Of Education*Please SelectLess Than High SchoolFinished High SchoolSome CollegeIn College NowAssociates DegreeGraduating college at end of this yearBA/BSMA or HigherDoctorate Please SelectLess Than High SchoolFinished High SchoolSome CollegeIn College NowAssociates DegreeGraduating college at end of this yearBA/BSMA or HigherDoctorate More About You*This is a great place to tell us more about you and your plans. What Generation Are You?*Please SelectBaby Boomer (1946-1964)Generation X (1965–1980)Millennial (1981–1996)Generation Z (1997–2010)Generation Alpha (2011–2024) Please SelectBaby Boomer (1946-1964)Generation X (1965–1980)Millennial (1981–1996)Generation Z (1997–2010)Generation Alpha (2011–2024) --- ## About This Content **Source:** [Who We Are: The Cultural Exchange Project | Travel with a Purpose](https://culturalexchangeproject.org/who-we-are) *This content is provided for informational purposes. Please visit the original source for the most up-to-date information.*