https://www.impactservicetrips.com/initiatives daily 0.75 2023-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586633195794-1EDZ4FXKY9909EKIBP4X/6bbff8c2-2c60-4a24-9261-e0ca0fdfd287.jpg Initiatives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586794652518-3XP4THPK7XLVI9A0OF8I/DSC_1624.jpg Initiatives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586637220010-392QKI1SAUF5ETEIDFXJ/DSC_1322.jpg Initiatives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586638699901-EDA8HUWZ9GHDIF2SWL7M/3700b111-c8c0-4eee-b48b-df112a6d5938.jpg Initiatives - The BSPCA is a non-profit organization that exists to serve and protect all animals in Botswana against cruelty, to uplift their welfare and that of the communities they live in by educating the public about essential animal care and welfare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586639140259-W0VVXSMWAQ9R4T75S5EJ/DSC_1545.jpg Initiatives - The BSPCA is home to an array of beautiful creatures including dogs, cats, rabbits, e.t.c. Most of these are rescued strays. We do take in pets, either on a temporary or permanent basis from owners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586625760124-22W88FB04IAS25QKWSK2/Screen+Shot+2020-04-06+at+7.56.10+AM.jpeg Initiatives - Cheetah Outreach Centre Cape Town, South Africa to assist in upkeep of cheetah at the facility and their in-situ conservation efforts. in the placement of Anatolian Sheppard livestock guard dogs to farmers. These dogs help save not only cheetahs, but also leopard, brown hyena and wild dog by reducing predator-human conflict. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586793940643-HGB1NKQH9U2NDE5929BY/DSC_1646.jpg Initiatives - Pencils for Pula. “While in Botswana, I volunteered at the Galaletsang primary school and taught science to the children. Looking back now, I knew it would change my life, but I had no idea how it would truly affect me. It was so important teaching the little kids science because it gives them a greater opportunity to make an impact on the world. It changed my perspective on life by showing me problems that I could never dream about having to deal with. Since working at that school, I have learned to be way more appreciative after just seeing what those kids had. With the support of my teacher Darren Donaldson, I created the charity Pencils For Pula which purposes is to collect pencils for the Galaletsang primary school.” - Straus Daniel https://www.impactservicetrips.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-07-24 https://www.impactservicetrips.com/about daily 0.75 2023-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586185406349-HCSOVUD29F8ER1WW2M6E/IMG_4243.jpg About - It all began with an idea. Families take vacations every year. What if a service trip, that was also a vacation, was offered for members of the school community to participate in? Organizing a trip that allowed for participants to make a difference for people in Botswana and South Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586183927936-HVZ6K6NWKOID1UENLVAE/DSC_1589.jpg About - People want to GIVE BACK! It is human nature to want to help others. Working with a variety of partners, including Galaletsang Primary School in Gaborone Botswana, the Botswana Humane Society, and the Cheetah Outreach Centre in Cape Town, this idea was about to come alive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586185505219-YTFT4IL1TKRNDDSW4DI7/IMG_4271.jpg About - For three consecutive years, this service trip has grown into a successful venture for students, their parents, families, friends, educators, and community members. Connecting and building relationships with one another at home and abroad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586612405000-6U7OQQ1E8K2VLDYVTHLM/P1000071.jpg About - It is three fabulous trips in one. We are so fortunate to have been part of the Africa 2020 trip with Darren Donaldson. Darren is a master organizer and safety is always the priority. It was a special treat to go to Botswana and teach in the school. We would never have been able to engage with kids and make an impact if we were traveling as tourists. Lastly we were at Kruger to see the big game. The hotel was a dream with elephants grazing just beyond the pool fence. The tour guides were super knowledgeable and shared many personal stories that made the park come alive. Judah and I loved Capetown, the top notch food, and the hotel on the harbor. Robben Island was on my bucket list and I was thrilled to be able to give my son a hands on account of the recent history of South Africa. Darren makes fundraising and preservation a central theme throughout the trip, for the children, the cheetahs, and the environment. The Africa trip was a truly valuable and unforgettable experience! Emily (and son, Judah) Gordon Goshen, NY https://www.impactservicetrips.com/home daily 1.0 2026-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586116474546-Y7F65M3QNNWKYOOIBX7B/IMG_9260.jpg Home - Changing the world, one trip at a time, is possible. It’s been done before. Impact Service Trips brings experience in planning and preparing you and your family for a trip that is meaningful and impactful. We’re results driven, with a proven record of previous successes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/1586106554385-5RUJ23STSLLK3GX5BA8W/DSC_1583.jpeg Home - Ready to take the next step? This is a movement of students and their parents, along with educators, who want to make a difference. There are several ways to take action! You can commit time to help achieve our various service project goals, help develop resources to finance a variety of service projects in Botswana and South Africa, or participate in one of our service trips. We want you on our team! https://www.impactservicetrips.com/take-action daily 0.75 2026-08-04 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/3e51830c-4e87-4f14-b980-5e9db35a37d3/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e89f9279620676340bce1f3/3e51830c-4e87-4f14-b980-5e9db35a37d3/thumbnail Take Action Take Action