Yuda Ventures
Trips sponsored by Yuda Bands that empower youth, parents, and teachers to become better global citizens through travel, service, and cultural experiences.
Yuda Ventures
Trips sponsored by Yuda Bands that empower youth, parents, and teachers to become better global citizens through travel, service, and cultural experiences.
Upcoming Yuda Ventures
Upcoming Yuda Ventures
“Scared was just one of the many words to describe how we felt when our daughter said she wanted to go to Guatemala with the Yuda Bands organization. This is not something a teenager should be doing. It was too scary and much too risky. The world scared eventually turned into BLESSED. What our daughter experience in going to Guatemala far outweighs anything she could have seen or learned in a textbook. This trip was not just a regular mission trip helping out in areas of need; it was that and so much more. It was about understanding, strength, bravery, confidence, and the start of genuine friendships. When she told us of her amazing stories upon returning home, we could hear in her voice and see in her face that she had truly received more than she had given. We never thought we would say this, but we were very glad she had changed our skeptical minds.”
N. Spady
Mother of Yuda Venture Volunteer
We’re not in the travel business. We’re in business to end poverty.
Although we take every precaution to make our trips safe, fun and rewarding, Yuda Bands service trips are not our main focus. Rather the main thrust of the Yuda Bands organization is building scholarship funds for educating youth in developing nations, and implementing leadership and character building training to make the most of that education. Our trips SUPPORT that on-going quest. When you volunteer with Yuda Bands on one of our summer service trips you are adding strength to a constantly running program that will continue after you leave. That’s call sustainability.
We’re not in the travel business. We’re in business to end poverty.
Although we take every precaution to make our trips safe, fun and rewarding, Yuda Bands service trips are not our main focus. Rather the main thrust of the Yuda Bands organization is building scholarship funds for educating youth in developing nations, and implementing leadership and character building training to make the most of that education. Our trips SUPPORT that on-going quest. When you volunteer with Yuda Bands on one of our summer service trips you are adding strength to a constantly running program that will continue after you leave. That’s call sustainability.
How do I know my child will be safe?
An experienced travel guide will be with your child from the time they arrive at airport to the time they return. We will share pictures on the trip’s Instagram throughout the day and your child will have access to Internet each night to communicate with home. Parents are also given a phone 24/7 emergency direct line to trip guides.
@YudaVenturesGuatemala
@YudaVenturesAfrica
@YudaVenturesNicaragua
More info available at the bottom of this page
How do I know my child will be safe?
An experienced travel guide will be with your child from the time they arrive at airport to the time they return. We will share pictures on the trip’s Instagram throughout the day and your child will have access to Internet each night to communicate with home. Parents are also given a phone 24/7 emergency direct line to trip guides.
@YudaVenturesGuatemala
@YudaVenturesAfrica
@YudaVenturesNicaragua
More info available at the bottom of this page
Fees and Fundraising
We realize cost can be the determining factor for our volunteers. That is why we’ve spent 14 years cutting travel costs without cutting impact. Due to our longtime relationships our trips are substantially less expensive compared to similar trips. Here are some helpful links to learn more:
Fees and Fundraising
We realize cost can be the determining factor for our volunteers. That is why we’ve spent 14 years cutting travel costs without cutting impact. Due to our longtime relationships our trips are substantially less expensive compared to similar trips. Here are some helpful links to learn more:
Creating an Atmosphere of Service and Learning
Yuda Ventures are a wonderful way to expand your service reach as we enjoy cultural experiences and complete service projects and leadership trainings with the International Yuda Bands students. Trip volunteers are self motivated and service oriented students, parents, and teachers anxious to help other. Yuda Ventures provide unmatched travel adventure, service and cultural experiences unique to each country we visit. This gives volunteers the chance to see how locals live and build life-long friendships.
Creating an Atmosphere of Service and Learning
Yuda Ventures are a wonderful way to expand your service reach as we enjoy cultural experiences and complete service projects and leadership trainings with the International Yuda Bands students. Trip volunteers are self motivated and service oriented students, parents, and teachers anxious to help other. Yuda Ventures provide unmatched travel adventure, service and cultural experiences unique to each country we visit. This gives volunteers the chance to see how locals live and build life-long friendships.
Hakuna MatataIt Means No Worries
Hakuna MatataIt Means No Worries
Yuda Venture FAQ’s
All payments are made through Yuda Bands and are tax deductible.
COVID-19 Update
We are traveling and serving again and have completed multiple Yuda Bands trips during the pandemic. We have been diligent and thorough when determining which countries to visit and who is able to join us, based on the following criteria, local government restrictions and in-country director insight and direction. We have also made adjustments to the expeditions to make sure we have as safe of an experience as possible, including:
We have also made several adjustments to the expeditions themselves to ensure as safe of an experience as possible, including:
- Reduced group size to 10-20 volunteers
- COVID-19 vaccination recommended for Nicaragua and Zimbabwe Yuda Ventures
- COVID-19 vaccination required for Guatemala (required by Guatemalan Govt)
- Enforced mask wearing and social distancing, especially when interacting with community members
- Strict adherence to international travel guidelines, which may include COVID-testing or other safety requirements