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One Step Initiative

Education Beyond Borders.

About

About One Step

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We aim to broaden the horizons of students, regardless of their socioeconomic status

Our Mission

Education beyond borders – equipping youth with the tools and skills needed to succeed in a global economy.

Our Vision

To bring transformational learning opportunities to under-privileged youth that would have never been afforded the possibility otherwise.

Our Goal

To be the number one study abroad provider in inner city high school education, transforming countless lives.

How do we get the most out of travel?

Put Experience First

We believe that experience-based learning is a powerful way to connect people and ideas. At the heart of every OSI trip are well thought-out interactive activities which cultivate reflection and experiential learning. Our goal is to equip youth with the skills and tools needed to succeed in an interdependent world.

Frame, Discuss, and Integrate

One Step Initiative frames learning experiences within the context of cultural exchange and language learning activities. For each activity, or segment of a trip, our leaders integrate an orientation, discussion, and a debriefing.

350

Students introduced to study abroad

20+

High schools represented

50+

Chaperones and students traveled

1M

Global miles traveled

Our Youth Ambassadors

OSI’s Youth Global Ambassadors develop a new understanding of they can better serve their own communities. Upon return they will work to facilitate service learning projects and help five of their peers in expanding global awareness. In turn they will create a never-ending chain of support for everyone to get the help they need.

Our Partners

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