TRANSFORMATIVE TRAVEL RETREATS
JANUARY 3-9
2023
"The meaning of life is to find your gift.
The purpose of life is to give it away" - Pablo Picasso
Transformative travel programs & retreats with a purpose
Volunteer to uplift communities and create meaningful change in your life and the life of others
Open your heart and engage with people from all walks of life
Take a Trip and Change a Life travel programs and retreats are all about forming deep connections with in-need communities, practicing restorative mindfulness and spirituality, and filling your heart with abundant love for both humanity and yourself.
TESTIMONIALS
I recently began working with TAKE A TRIP CHANGE A LIFE PROGRAMS and Caritas Smile, and I already have found a home as well as a hope to create a better tomorrow through this nonprofit. The experiences gained through this organization are so incredibly powerful and unique, and I am so thankful to be a part of something with such spirit, enthusiasm, and accomplishment. It's truly an amazing nonprofit.
Alex Holdren, Volunteer Caritas Smile Volunteer, 2018
Take A Trip Change A Life Programs in partnership with Caritas Smile is a soulful, purpose-driven, organization dedicated to positively transforming lives and engaging with humanity through transformative travel experiences. Together we strive to empower both travelers and the communities that we visit to create a deeper understanding of nature, the spiritual-self, mindfulness, human connectivity while performing random acts of kindness.
Caritas Smile Mission is to inspire, educate and empower women and children worldwide buy re-building homes, offering art and educational programs.
Caritas Smile is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in the state of Rhode Island. It is a 100% volunteer based organization whose mission is to inspire, educate and empower women and children worldwide by performing goal driven acts of kindness to communities in need in the US and in developing countries - mainly Dominican Republic. Volunteers travel to Latin America and the Caribbean to teach communities the tools needed to become self-sufficient, to help rebuild schools, and become inspired to lead.
Caritas Smile has built several homes in the poorest areas of the village of Moncion. Hundreds of children have received educational supplies, art supplies and programs, food, clothing, English classes, and school scholarships for girls. Caritas Smile has partnerships with local schools, small businesses, and the Eco-Tourism Community. Providing a combination of transformative and impactful service programs and tours.
1. Contribute
Make valuable contributions to communities through worthwhile service experiences coordinated with disadvantaged communities in developing countries.
2. Reflect
Use structured time to reflect, think, talk, and write about your service experiences. Grow in mindfulness and gratitude.Transform with a fresh perspective.
3. Empower
Empower yourself by using your learned leadership skills and knowledge in real-life situations in warm and welcoming communities
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OPEN YOUR HEART
Engage with people from all walks of life
Take a Trip and Change a Life travel programs are all about forming deep connections with in-need communities, practicing restorative mindfulness and spirituality, and filling your heart with abundant love for both humanity and yourself.