Take the first step

You and your world will never be the same.

Chaalo makes international experiences accessible to young adults who’ve never had the chance to travel outside the U.S. We offer no cost, short-term learning journeys abroad to young adults who don’t yet have a U.S. passport and have financial need.

Travel Transforms People.

Though often viewed as a luxury or vacation, travel is so much more. It teaches invaluable life lessons, sparks personal growth, and fosters a deeper appreciation for cultures around the world—and our own. It cultivates adaptability, self-awareness, and critical thinking—skills that shape who we are and how we engage with the world.

Travel ISn’t EASILY Accessible.

For many young adults, international travel feels out of reach—financially, mentally, and logistically. They may not have the money. They may not know where to begin. Some lack the confidence or support to take that first step. And often, they’ve simply never had the opportunity.

Let’s Go!

That’s why Chaalo exists. We don’t just inspire and educate—we launch young adults on a lifelong journey of perspective-shifting travel. By providing that critical first opportunity, we help students recognize the value of global experiences and encourage them to pursue future opportunities, including study abroad.

  • As an avid traveler, I firmly believe that travel expands horizons and sparks new perspectives. This program will open doors for many individuals who face financial or cultural barriers to global exploration.

    Roshni Kharoliwalla, Donor

  • International travel didn’t just make me a tourist, but a witness to the injustices in the world. It deepened my passion for activism and government and has strengthened my sense of accountability. A plane ticket taught me not to ignore or look away but to pay attention and be okay with being uncomfortable.

    Delara Cama, College Student

  • I think it's such a thoughtful and meaningful idea. As someone whose own perspective on the world has been shaped tremendously by traveling and living abroad, I genuinely believe that experiencing different cultures builds empathy, broadens horizons, and reminds us how much we all have in common despite our differences.

    Rahul Bansal, Donor

  • Few things can impact you deeply in a short period of time, and I believe travel is one of them. Travel has always been an opportunity to discover more about myself and the new people and places I encounter. It makes me appreciate what I have and how I grew up.

    Halley Rogers, Advisory Board Member

  • There is nothing more eye-opening than the moment you step into a culture that is not your own. Once that door opens, you realize how vast the world really is and how much you didn’t even know you wanted to experience.

    Elizabeth Alvarado

  • What an inspiring initiative. We have always believed that travel broadens perspectives and fosters understanding across cultures, and Chaalo's mission is both meaningful and timely.

    Arshis & Persis Parvi, Donors

  • We have always felt that traveling opens eyes and minds to a world that is far beyond our comprehension. Especially for children and young adults who see and experience a world beyond their own lives they are accustomed to. Taking them out of their comfort zone is an educational exercise to see how people in parts of the world live and survive.

    Feroze & Mahrukh Motafram, Donors

Travel is not a reward for working, it’s an education for living.

Anthony bourdain