Our Organization
GLA prides itself on its unique organizational ties and its commitment to do good in the world.
Discover Corps
Started by GLA co-founder and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Motiwalla, Discover Corps is one of Global Leadership Adventures’ sister organizations, inviting adults and families to travel together in a meaningful way.
Travelers embrace the spirit of the discovery by taking a trip based in purposeful projects, ranging from immersive cultural engagement to wildlife interaction. Trips are available year-round, and allow GLA alumni, friends and their families to experience another country in a way that aligns with GLA’s core values and shares our outlook on building connections abroad.
The vision? Spontaneous, authentic, and unforgettable experiences.
Summer Springboard
Founded with a similar mission to inspire and serve the next generation of high school students, Summer Springboard is one of GLA’s sister organizations.
Summer Springboard programs help prepare students prior to university by increasing their self-awareness through meaningful immersion and engagement at campuses across the United States. The goal is for students to make decisions about college selection, academic majors, and careers that reflect their personal vision for success.
GLA alumni looking for a domestic summer program focused on their future college or career paths should consider enrolling in an SSB program.
Beyond Sports
Beyond Sports is committed to utilizing the power of sport to facilitate cross-cultural experieces. We work with individual athletes as well as high school and college sports teams to organize and operate foreign tours that combine athletic conditioning and competitive play with meaningful, mutually-beneficial international travel.
US student-athletes, international athletes, and international youth get the opportunity to enjoy a life-changing cross-cultural experience through sport.
The Beyond Sports team is a group of former college athletes, educators, coaches, and international adventurers and we’re passionate about “Connecting the World Through Sports!”
Certified B Corporation
Certified B Corporations are a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
B Corps, unlike traditional businesses:
- Meet comprehensive and transparent social and environmental performance standards
- Meet higher legal accountability standards
- Build business constituency for public policies that support sustainable business
President’s Volunteer Service Award
GLA has joined with the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to deliver the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
The award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, a group convened to help foster and encourage a culture of volunteer service and civic participation among Americans.
As a Certifying Organization for the award, GLA is responsible for verifying service hours, nominating potential recipients and delivering the award.
Terra Education Travel, LLC
Global Leadership Adventures is part of Terra Education Travel, a leader in the field of educational programming.
Terra also operates Discover Corps, unforgettable vacations with purpose for adults and families.
Additionally, in the teen and young adult space, Terra operates Summer Springboard and Beyond Sports.
Terra Education Travel was formed to provide diversified educational programs that span the world. We focus on delivering a positive impact for society, workers, the community and the environment.
