<img decoding="async" width="392" height="141" src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/logo_squads_abroad_white.png" alt="" title="" srcset="https://business.squads.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/logo_squads_abroad_white.png 392w, https://business.squads.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/logo_squads_abroad_white-300x108.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px" class="wp-image-83" />

Squads Abroad is a 501c3 non-profit organization under our parent company Global Brigades, a Platinum Level Guidestar member for Financial Transparency. Since 2004, our organization has collectively mobilized more than 70,000 international volunteers to help resolve global health and economic disparities around the world.

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Lead a Squad

Teachers, follow these steps for you and your students to embark on a journey of a lifetime!

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Each Squad chooses a focus area and destination to complete a tangible impact project and educational workshops at an under-resourced school in our partner community. Guided by our local professional staff, we also offer authentic cultural enrichment activities to provide a deeper context and understanding. Our home-base model provides safe and private accommodations for our volunteers to enjoy healthy authentic meals, relax after a meaningful day of activities, and reflect with your group on all the amazing experiences.

Follow These Steps to Start Your Squad Today!

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<img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" alt="" title="" class="wp-image-17" />

Step 1

LEARN MORE ABOUT GLOBAL BUSINESS SQUADS

Inspire entrepreneurism and financial literacy abroad for youth in under-resourced communities.

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<img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" alt="" title="" class="wp-image-17" />

Step 2

Choose a Destination

PANAMA

HONDURAS

GHANA

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<img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" alt="" title="" class="wp-image-17" />

Step 3

Pick Your Dates

Squads Abroad offers dates and programming year-round!

<img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" alt="" title="" data-src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" class="wp-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="90" src="https://business.squads.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/10/design_ray.png" alt="" title="" class="wp-image-17" />

Step 4

Contact Us & Fill Out a Squad Planner

Fill out a Squad Planner to receive your customized Marketing Kit. Then, get ready for your Squad with our direct staff support, pre-trip toolkits, and live web conferences!

Still have questions? Read our FAQ or Request Info.

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Squads are passionate groups of volunteers who mobilize abroad to create positive change. Each Squad type has a skill-based focus area that support the education, health and economic development objectives of community partners. Faculty choose their dates, duration (typically 1-2 weeks), and their site location from one of our six program countries.

Squads Abroad is a 501c3 non-profit organization under our parent company Global Brigades, a Platinum Level Guidestar member for Financial Transparency. Since 2004, our organization has collectively mobilized more than 70,000 international volunteers to help resolve global health and economic disparities around the world.