Be transformed by serving the needy

TESTIMONIALS

"During my forty years of teaching I have been deeply involved in intercultural service and study. I have taken students to San Salvador, a remote Bahamian island, taught Geography of Global Issues, and worked with international students from several first to third world countries. As a life-long educator I value programs such as PRAXIS and the competent people that have dedicated their lives to these projects. For intercultural programs to be a success, they not only need competent and caring dedicated people but also people experienced in the total culture of the region and management skills. PRAXIS has these types of people. During my visits with the PRAXIS staff, I have come to appreciate their willingness to expose students to all aspects of life in not only the barrios but also the countries of the region. I am convinced that the PRAXIS Center´s programs can help bridge the culture gap in knowledge and understanding that some United States students have; and it can provide interaction with people in the region to promote their understanding of the U.S. citizens that are also part of their global community."

"Our trip was amazing! I learned so much about nursing outside my own culture, which will be very beneficial. My assessment skills improved more in two weeks than they have in the past year because we had so many opportunities to practice. This trip definitely cemented my desire to be a nurse and piqued my interest in medical relief trips. Hopefully I will be using my nursing skills to help others in ways like this for years to come!"

"Our week working in Costa Rica was rewarding, enriching, and life altering. We went to Costa Rica to serve others, but discovered that the people we were helping, were also serving us. We ate together. We visited homes. We taught and we were taught…. We are struck by the incredible poverty, but equally amazed at the joy in life we experienced in the barrio. During our visit we were also able to rest, hike, swim, zip line through the tree tops, see spectacular scenery, observe beautiful flowers, watch wildlife, and eat!"