Danielle Osterman & Sophie Hagberg (YMCA Go Global in Cape Town, South Africa – Summer 2011)

"My Go Global experience in Cape Town, South Africa was transformative.  I worked in a prison, health clinics, and led a week-long camp for children.  It was tremendously rewarding to see my help and my humor make the daily lives of others a little bit better. I have gained confidence and learned how great it feels to help others. I can’t wait to return!"

YMCA Go Global is a voluntary service and capacity-building program that places adults (18+) from the United States & Canada with YMCAs and community organizations/NGOs around the world. Go Global volunteers fully immerse themselves in the culture of their host countries and assist in developing programs that build strong kids, strong families and strong communities on a global scale.