President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded People to People in 1956 with the belief that ordinary citizens of different nations, if able to communicate with one another, would put their differences aside and live in peace.

Every year, Student Ambassadors tell us about the lasting rewards of their experiences, including:

• Building confidence and self-esteem through personal growth.

• Forming lasting friendships with students from around the globe.

• Coming back with a more enlightened perspective of the world.