Our Purpose

Chaalo makes international experiences accessible to young adults who’ve never had the chance to travel outside the U.S.

OUR VISION

We envision a more interconnected and peaceful world where all people can engage across cultures with respect and understanding.

OUR MISSION

By investing in first-time international experiences, Chaalo empowers young adults to begin a lifelong journey toward becoming open-minded and compassionate global citizens.

OUR VALUES

Experiental Learning is about doing, reflecting, and applying rather than solely through traditional classroom instruction.

Intercultural Sensitivity Development is about moving from an ethnocentric worldview (where one's own culture is seen as superior) to an ethnorelative worldview (where one recognizes and appreciates cultural differences). 

Curiosity is about remaining open to new ideas, people, and experiences by asking questions and seeking understanding.

Adventure is about developing courage, confidence, and resilience by stepping outside of comfort zones and embracing uncertainty.

Community is about building relationships rooted in trust, respect, and mutual support—across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Humanity is displaying genuine empathy, grace, and compassion toward ourselves and others.

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.

Marcel Proust