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United States

Our home base for volunteer engagement, academic partnerships, and donor community building - creating transformative connections that span borders

Our Work in the United States

Building the Community That Makes Global Impact Possible

While our programs focus on Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, the United States serves as our crucial hub for volunteer engagement, academic partnerships, and donor community building.

Based in Atlanta, we create opportunities for Americans to engage meaningfully with global development through transformative travel experiences, educational partnerships, and advocacy initiatives.

Our U.S. operations generate the resources, volunteers, and partnerships that make our international programs possible while building global awareness and cross-cultural understanding at home.

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Focus Areas in the United States

Volunteer Engagement

Creating meaningful opportunities for Americans to contribute their skills, time, and resources to global development through short-term and long-term volunteer experiences.

Academic Partnerships

Collaborating with universities and schools to provide service learning opportunities that combine academic rigor with hands-on community development experience.

Donor Community Building

Building lasting relationships with donors who see the impact of their contributions through personal connections to communities and transparent impact reporting.

Engagement Opportunities

Multiple ways for Americans to connect with global development

University Service Learning

Academic programs that combine classroom learning with hands-on community development work in Nicaragua and Dominican Republic, creating global citizens and leaders.

Individual Cultural Connections

Personalized travel experiences for individuals seeking deeper engagement with development work and meaningful cross-cultural relationships.

Group Travel Experiences

Customized trips for churches, organizations, and friend groups that combine service projects with cultural immersion and relationship building.

Local Advocacy and Education

Opportunities to advocate for global development and educate communities about international issues through presentations, events, and social media engagement.

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Impact in the United States

2,000+

Americans engaged in Cultural Connections programs

15+

University partnerships for service learning

85%

Of participants report increased global awareness

Stories from the United States

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testimonial.quote_openMy trip to Nicaragua with Comunidad Connect completely changed my career path. I'm now pursuing international development and have returned three times to continue building relationships with the families I met.testimonial.quote_close

Sarah Chen

University Student, North Carolina

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testimonial.quote_openAs a donor, seeing our support in action during my visit to Nicaragua was transformative. Meeting the families and understanding the real impact of our donations has deepened my commitment exponentially.testimonial.quote_close

Michael Torres

Long-term Donor, Atlanta

Get Involved from the United States

Multiple pathways to make a global impact from home

Join a Cultural Connections Trip

Experience transformative cross-cultural connections through our carefully designed service learning trips to Nicaragua and Dominican Republic.

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Support Our Global Work

Your financial support directly enables our programs and creates sustainable change in partnership with communities across borders.

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Bring Your Group

Churches, organizations, and universities can partner with us to create customized experiences that align with your mission and educational goals.

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