The People who Change our Lives When we Travel
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Notes from the field
Unlearning and Learning How to Travel with OG
An interview with Reid Hey Hey! My name is Reid, and I am from the United States! More specifically, I’m from Montana and even though it’s the fourth largest state in acres, it’s 44th in population. Back in 2017, I went on the Peru: Secrets......
#OGATHOME Contest Details, Rules and Regulations
Operation Groundswell's #OGATHOME contest rules and regulations....
To Peru: An OG Journey with Caroline
Hi there! My name is Caroline Wiechers and I am a 23 year old travel lover living in Toronto, Ontario! I am a musical theatre performer here in the city, and when I’m not singing, dancing, or acting I love reading, admiring dogs, and listening......
Opinion: Give me Money to Travel Instead of Gifts This Year
by Nate Van Haute “I don’t know, cash I guess?” This was the most common answer I’d give when my mom would ask me what I wanted for Christmas. Sure, gift cards were nice. But what I really wanted was money so that I could......
Megan’s Adventure in Guatemala – New Perspectives
an interview with Megan, by Caroline W We recently chatted with Megan about her OG trip to Guatemala on Guatemala: Extreme in 2015. It was an action-packed program, and with a little time to process it and reflect, here’s what she had to say! Caroline:......
How Guatemala Changed My American Life
by Nate Van Haute Everyone I met in Guatemala during my Operation Groundswell program had a story to tell. Each story, just like each individual, was particularly unique. I heard a story from a guerrillo soldier illustrating the atrocities that ultimately my country was guilty......
8th Annual Photo Competition: Rules & Regulations
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Beautiful Words from Our Alumni
We’ve being receiving an outpouring of love from our community, and we wanted to share those beautiful words with the world! Here is just a very small sample of the countless heartfelt messages recently sent our way: “Being a part of this organization and community......