When I was 13, I had an incredible opportunity. I was invited to go with a group about my same age to make about 200 burritos for the homeless people in downtown Salt Lake City. I remember having 3 burritos
Dancing Moose Takes on Peru!
Dancing Moose is a Montessori school based in Utah. Personally I had not heard of Montessori before this trip, so here’s a little definition. Montessori education is based on the belief that all children are unique individuals, that they all
GCL and USU Outdoor Programs in Nepal
Youthlinc’s Global Community Leadership (GCL) piloted a new program this summer and recently returned from an inspiring two-week expedition in the Langtang National Park, Nepal. This immersive study abroad program, a collaboration between Youthlinc, Utah State University Outdoor Programs (OP),
Cuba My Brother, America My Mother – Henry Hallock
Henry Hallock, a member of our Cuba GCL team, wrote this incredible article on Substack of his experience. Read a quick excerpt below and click here to read the full article! “Time has both flown and stood still. It’s crazy
Marlie Bergstrom’s Future Education was Impacted by Youthlinc
Hey! I’m Marlie Bergstrom and I’m so excited to be the ATL for team Peru this Summer. I’ve been involved with Youthlinc since 2020 when I was a Freshman in High School! I’m graduating this year and I couldn’t be
Karen’s Healthy Travel Tips for this Summer
Who wants to get sick on their trip this summer? No one ever in the history of Youthlinc! And you don’t have to. Here are some tips to prevent that very thing while you are overseas. We all know not
Youthlinc Gives Space to be Your Authentic Self – Easton Bowring
As a sophomore in High School and craving adventure, I stumbled across a Facebook post about Youthlinc and the opportunity to serve abroad. I had always dreamed of participating in a humanitarian trip, but never felt like it was something
Seth Lefler Finds New Perspective Through Service
I was skeptical In 2022 when my parents asked if I’d like to go on a humanitarian trip but soon realized I’d like to go on more trips to help others in need. Embarking on a humanitarian trip to Peru
How My Father-in-Law’s Hobby Led Me to Madagascar
Once upon a time, in a land far away… Not really. This tale begins 30 years ago, right here in Sugarhouse, with a man and his son. The two of them loved doing projects together and were frequently picking up
Youthlinc and U.C.Y Collaboration
Over the years, Youthlinc has had the exciting opportunity to host fellows from around the world through the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) and Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) programs. These programs, sponsored by the Department of State, place