Entrepreneurship
Cultural Exchange
Leadership Development
Language Learning
ABOUT US
The Pura Vida Youth International Leadership Program exposes academically high-performing minority youth to history, culture, and international travel in a way that builds leadership, personal identity, and belonging to a global community.
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Empowering Future Leaders
The program fosters leadership skills in academically outstanding minority youth by immersing them in transformative experiences that encourage self-confidence, decision-making, and teamwork. -
Cultural and Global Exposure
Participants gain a deeper understanding of history and culture through international travel, broadening their worldview and strengthening their connection to a global community. -
Personal Growth and Identity
By exploring diverse environments, the program helps youth build a strong sense of personal identity and belonging, equipping them to excel as global citizens.
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Destination 2025: Dominican Republic
We are excited for cohort 2025 to experience the history, culture, and landscape of the beautiful Dominican Republic! This 6 day trip will offer scholars the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a unique cultural experience.
Through our program these kids are working on and being exposed to:
We are grateful for our amazing partners that help contribute to the success of this initiative.
Language Learning
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Students receive over 50 hours of small-group Spanish immersion, building both confidence and competence as they prepare for future international travel.
Entrepreneurship
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Pura Vida is delighted to partner with the national non-profit VentureLab to provide high quality entrepreneruship curriculum that supports children starting their own business to earn funds for their trip and beyond.
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Find out how VentureLab empowers children to start their own business
Money Management
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Pura Vida is proud to offer the time-tested curriculum of Junior Achievement to deliver exceptional youth-focused classes around finance and money management, enabling our young entrepreneurs to be good stewards of their newly earned wealth and budget for their trip.
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Click here to find out more about Junior Achievement and how they empower children to start their own business
