Let’s Go Somewhere Amazing

FIRST STAMP IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION that provides fully-funded global travel experiences to high school girls from rural areas of the U.S.

First Stamp seeks to bring the world closer together through global experiences, while raising American girls’ sights toward a more expansive vision of their own communities and beyond.

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“THE LOUVRE MUSEUM WAS JUST AN ABSOLUTELY ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE. The British Museum was also a favorite, because I got to talk to the female museum leaders. I loved talking to them about them and their jobs.”

— Lilly S., TX, Summer 2024 First Stamp Participant

Lilly in an art museum with other girls

“FIRST STAMP ABSOLUTELY CHANGED MY LIFE. It was amazing. The suitcase was a huge blessing because I did not have one. The packing list and going over everything we were going to do just to mentally prepare was great too.”

— Danin L., OR, Summer 2024 First Stamp Participant

Lilly in an art museum with other girls

“MY THREE FAVORITE ACTIVITIES were visiting the Chelsea Stadium and meeting some of the people that worked there, the Palace of Versailles, and the cooking class.”

— Ryanna P., TX,  Summer 2024 First Stamp Participant

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“THE TRIP HAS GIVEN ME a more broad understanding of other people’s lives.”

— Piper D., TX,  Summer 2024 First Stamp Participant

Lilly in an art museum with other girls

“I THINK THIS TRIP REALLY HELPED ME realize that I have a lot of potential, and I want to accomplish a lot in my future.”

— Sara S., TX, Summer 2024 First Stamp Participant

Lilly in an art museum with other girls

“THIS TRIP WAS SUCH AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY that we still can’t believe was real. Everything was so expertly organized and communication was stellar. These girls will be looking back on this trip as a core memory of their teen years. Everything from beginning to end was handled professionally and gave me great confidence in sending Abby off on this great adventure with excitement in my heart for her instead of worry. Well done, First Stamp.”

— Jeanette J., First Stamp Parent

The First Stamp premise is simple:

GATHER A SELECT GROUP OF 15+ YEAR OLDS THE SUMMER BETWEEN 10TH AND 11TH GRADE — girls from small communities, but with big dreams — and take them on a carefully planned, safely executed, two-week, international trip led by seasoned guides and educators.

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO THE GIRLS to be sure they can build on this experience for years to come.

SHOW THEM (DON’T JUST “TELL” THEM) THAT THIS WORLD IS THEIR WORLD, full of opportunities not just to engage and explore, but to actively participate and improve.

Please encourage qualified students from partner high schools to apply.

If you are interested in becoming a partner high school, please contact us here.

If you would like to make a donation of specific travel necessities, please contact us here.

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The Benefits

Personal Growth and Development

Personal Growth and Development

Critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Fosters empathy and preparation for future professional environments that value diversity and inclusion

Academic and Career Advancement

Academic and Career Advancement

Enhances college applications and resumes

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Helping girls become leaders and advocates for broader educational and cultural initiatives

Relationship Building

Relationship Building

In the past twenty years, the average amount of time teenage girls spend face-to-face with peers has dropped from two hours to just over forty minutes. First Stamp travelers reverse this trend while sharing life-changing experiences.

For high school girls from rural areas, these benefits are magnified, providing them with opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach financially and geographically.

Ready for a SHARED ADVENTURE?

All you have to do is take that first step, and get your first stamp.

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