Cape Coast Slave "Castle" |
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Abundant Grace International SchoolWe traveled from Accra to Cape Coast to come together with the students and staff of Abundant Grace International School. A beautiful celebration, we even danced in the rain as we shared the generous donations from our fundraiser in New York City. Six suitcases filled with school supplies and check for $3,000 all in of support the educational and infrastructure needs of the school.   |    |
Kakum National Park Canopy WalkElevated 130 feet above the forest floor, The Kakum Canopy Walk is a bucket-list must while in Ghana! Seven wooden walkway bridges stretching 1,150 ft over the Kakum River, providing breathtaking treetop views of The Kakum National Park. Our courageous IAC Student Ambassadors conquered all seven bridges.  |   |
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" I Am Not African Because I Was Born In Africa But Because Africa Was Born In Me." - Kwame Nkrumah
9/1/2019
 | JFK DepartureWaking up early isn't so bad when you know adventures and new experiences await you! Our I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Student Ambassadors are all smiles at 4:00am. |
The Garifuna People of BelizeHonored by the United Nations for their valuable contribution to the oral and intangible heritage of humanity, the Garifunas continue to preserve their distinct culture, language, foods and music. |  |
 | Belize ZooDoubling as rehabilitation center the Belize Zoo sits on 29 acres and houses over 175 native animals. Ranging from Margay's to Morelet's Crocodiles, our I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Student Ambassadors got up close and personal with a wide array of animals. |
Caves Branch OutpostReady to take on the "underworld." Inside the caves, which the Maya people referred to as the "underworld," we witnessed the stunning beauty of the natural limestone formations that took thousands of years to create. |  |
 | Maya Ruins - Lamanai"Better to see something once, then to hear about it a thousands time." |
Authentic Cooking Class...Maya StyleWhat a treat! Our I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Ambassadors learn how to make corn flour from scratch and turned it into tasty tortillas. |  |
 | San Antonio, CayoOur I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Ambassadors try their hand at ancient pottery making after a demonstrative given by a Maya Artisans. |
The San Antonio Women's CooperativeIn 2001 with a group of housewives and mothers, an organization was developed with dual goals of preserving and promoting their cultural heritage in addition to supplementing the women's household incomes. |  |
 | "Travel sparks our imagination, feeds our curiosity and reminds us of how much we all have in common." |
They say life was meant for good friends and great adventures. Assemble your crew and roll out! |  |
 | Brothers beyond borders |
The Mennonites of Belize Forming different religious bodies and come from variety of ethnic backgrounds, some of whom live traditional and conservative lifestyles while others have modernized to household furniture and constructing houses as well contributing to the carpentry, engineering and agricultural industries of Belize. |  |
Our students had an UnBelizeable experience! They are so creative and savy, check out this cool video recap by Ashely, I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D Youth Ambassador.
Teamwork makes the dream work. Late nights and early mornings, our chaperone sqaud made sure the IAC Student Travelers had an UnBelizeable experience.
Vive Cuba!
JFK Departure
Adventure and exciting new experience await our I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Student Ambassador miles away from here!
Don't Listen To What They Say. Go And See It For Yourself
No time to waste after a safe arrival. In the streets of Havana, Cuba
"Explore the world with an open mind, a sturdy carry-on and clothes that wrinkle." - Madeleine Albright
Vieja Linda, Ciudad De La Habana
Your wing already exist. All you have to do is fly!
"Let The World Be Your Classroom"
Museum of the Revolution
Vedado, La Habana
Ready for a late night treat at Coppelia, Cuba's largest ice cream parlor. Yum!
Hotel Ambos Mundos
Our I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Student Ambassadors visit Hotel Ambos Mundos room 511, Ernest Hemingway's first residence in Cuba from 1932-1939. The room is set up as it would have looked during Hemingway's stay. It is in this room where Hemingway began to write,"For Whom The Bells Tolls."
El Museo Hemingway
Our I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Student Ambassadors visit Ernest Hemingway's home in Sam Francisco de Paula. It was purchased in 1940
Red HSH-Cuba
Our IAC Student Ambassadors visit made new friends while visiting Muraleando, a community project uniting the neighborhood the arts
He's coming for everything they said he could not have!
She's a dreamer, a doer, a thinker. She sees possibility everywhere!
She believed she could, so she did!
She has fire in her soul and love in heart. Add her vision and she is unstoppable!
Her soul is fierce, her heart is brave, her mind is strong!
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