G.L.E.A.D BROCHURE

Transformational Travel for High School -

Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

WHY THIS PROGRAM?

Global
Learning
Engagement
Awareness &
Development

ÀJÒ Wellness Group is a boutique travel and wellness company committed to crafting immersive, purpose-driven journeys.

Our cross-cultural program invites students from around the world to engage deeply with South Africa’s rich cultural landscape, broadening their global perspective and enhancing intercultural communication skills. Through hands-on experiences, cultural exchange, and guided mindfulness practices, we cultivate curiosity, compassion, and a strong sense of global citizenship.

We believe that exposure to diverse cultures and intentional self-reflection fosters empathy, resilience, and the ability to lead with awareness in an interconnected world.

Take your education beyond the classroom and onto the global stage.

The GLEAD Journey is a transformative cross-cultural travel experience designed for high school students who are ready to explore new cultures, connect with diverse communities, and grow as future global leaders.

Specifically tailored for U.S. High School Students, this program offers a powerful blend of leadership development, cultural immersion, and meaningful service learning. Through our partnerships with local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community-based hotels in Cape Town, students gain authentic, hands-on experiences that only Africa can provide, deepening their understanding of real-world challenges and cultural richness.

🌍 CCE GLEAD PROGRAM:

5 PILLARS FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

1. Leadership Development & Identity Building
Students explore their own leadership style while cultivating emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and confidence in a global context. Mindfulness tools are woven throughout to help them lead with presence, clarity, and empathy.

Includes:
- Leadership simulations & role play
- Strengths-based leadership mapping
- Daily reflection and mindfulness prompts
- End-of-program personal vision statements
2. Community Engagement & Service Learning
Students partner with local communities through volunteer projects that emphasize empathy, reciprocity, and meaningful contribution. Guided reflections and breathing techniques help students process impact, privilege, and purpose with intention.

Includes:
- Collaborations with local NGOs and youth leaders
- Community-based action and problem-solving
- Evening gratitude journaling & group check-ins
- Student-led service presentation.
3. Cultural Immersion & Empathy Building
Students are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and engage with South African culture through art, food, language, and lived experience. Mindful practices support students in embracing difference, softening assumptions, and building cultural humility.

Includes:
- Indigenous art, music & language sessions
- Township walkabouts, storytelling circles, cooking demos
- Group dialogues on identity, equity & inclusion
- Cultural immersion logs & reflective journaling
4. Academic Enrichment & Mindful Global Context
Through a multidisciplinary and mindful approach, students bridge academic theory with real-world challenges. Guided mindfulness practices help sharpen focus, strengthen critical thinking, and encourage self-regulation as they engage South Africa’s dynamic landscape across history, business, media, and psychology. This blend of knowledge and reflection ensures learning is both intellectually rich and personally transformative.

Includes:
- Interactive modules in global business, African history, media, and psychology.
- Expert-led field visits to sites such as Robben Island, innovative startups, and community clinics
- Mindfulness-based sessions that connect academic insights to personal goals
- Reflective writing exercises and group dialogues for deeper integration
5. Global Issues & Sustainability Awareness
Students examine urgent global challenges—like climate change, inequality, and education gaps—while co-creating mindful, actionable solutions through team innovation and compassionate leadership.

Includes:
- UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) workshops
- Justice and sustainability dialogue circles
- Guided mindfulness sessions for deeper understanding and empathy
- Team-designed action plans + "My Role in a Global World" reflection.