Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,
We are excited to offer students from Uniondale High School the opportunity of a lifetime: a 9-day educational and cultural immersion trip to Ghana. To provide students more time to fundraise, the trip is now from February 13th to 21st, 2026! This journey will allow our students to connect with their African heritage, learn firsthand about history, and experience a vibrant culture that will shape their worldviews forever.
Why This Trip Matters
For many students, this will be their first time traveling internationally, and for some, their first time leaving their community. This trip is more than just a vacation—it’s an educational, emotional, and transformative experience that will provide lifelong lessons about identity, history, and global connections.
Students will visit historic landmarks such as the Door of No Return, Cape Coast Dungeon, and Assin Manso Last Slave Bath, where they will reflect on the resilience of their ancestors. They will also participate in a Ghanaian naming ceremony, engage in school exchange programs, and immerse themselves in local culture through drumming, dance, and fashion.
How You Can Help
Each student must raise $2,500 to cover the trip’s core expenses, but they must also pay separately for their airline ticket, passport, visa, and vaccinations. This is a huge financial undertaking, and we are seeking support from our community to ensure that finances do not become a barrier to this incredible opportunity.
Your donation will help cover:
✅ Educational and cultural experiences
✅ Accommodations and meals
✅ Ground transportation in Ghana
✅ Professional photography/videography to document the trip
✅ School and community service projects
Every contribution—no matter how big or small—brings our students one step closer to this dream. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser with others who may want to support!
✨ Let’s make this journey possible together! ✨
Thank you for investing in the future of our students! ❤️