Proud Recipient of the IIE Empower Award 2024!
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Proud Recipient of the IIE Empower Award 2024! 〰️
Creating Equitable Access to International Education
“Receiving the IIE Empower Award fuels our mission to break down barriers and open doors to life-changing global experiences. We’re grateful for IIE’s support and look forward to expanding our impact together.”
Of the 188,753 students to study abroad in the 2021-2022 school year only 37,289 were students of color.*
*Data is based on the 2023 Institute of International Education's Open Doors Report and the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics.
Our Mission: World at Hand assists low-income and underrepresented students in achieving equitable access to cross-cultural and global experiences through educational programs and scholarships.
Our Vision: Equal access to international education and cross cultural experiences through travel, education and cultural exchange.
“In the 21st century a quality education is an international education.”- Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
We are focused on providing equitable access to the highest quality of education to underrepresented graduates from DPS and APS schools through scholarships and educational programs.
Ready to change a life?
This is a movement of our community to say no to this opportunity gap and all students access to the benefits of an international education. Join us in gifting the world to the underrepresented students of the Denver Metro Area.
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.”
– Jawaharial Nehru