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Spotlight: Aspen Nord (Participant Photographer)
“I will often choose to set my camera down for special moments, but I love capturing real, raw images of people living their life.” VISIONS Peru participant Aspen Nord talks photography and hopes for the future.
Spotlight: Lyla Choi (Participant Photographer)
Participant Lyla Choi speaks about her photography and the impact of her time in Peru with VISIONS. Lyla tied for 4th place in our 2018 Photo Contest!
2018 Photo Contest Winners!
See winning photos from this year’s VISIONS Photo Contest! Students and leaders submitted photos from programs around the world and the VISIONS community voted for their favorite shots.
Beyond the Vote | Preparing Next-Gen Citizens
Many VISIONS participants go on to embrace a life of awareness and engagement — with voting just one of countless ways they contribute to the communities where they live. We encourage you to get out and VOTE.
Full Circle | 30 Year Reunion
In August, 50 veteran leaders and directors gathered in Bozeman, MT, for our 30-year reunion weekend. They came from all parts of the country and represented summer programs across our entire history. It was a celebration of community and connections that transcended the years.
After Hurricane Irma
For our teen service trips to return to the British Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Irma was no small feat. Read about how, thanks to local friends, we were able to return.