We are World at Hand, bringing global opportunities to all! As a small, Denver-based nonprofit, we focus on equity in international and cultural education, and we are proud recipients of the 2024 Institute of International Education (IIE) Empower Award for our DEIA efforts. This recognition confirms the effectiveness and quality of our programs and highlights our commitment to closing opportunity gaps for low-income and underrepresented students, providing life-changing pathways toward upward mobility and helping them envision a future that transcends borders.
Our mission is to close the opportunity gap in the U.S. education system, particularly in study abroad and international education programs. Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan once said, “In the 21st century, a quality education is an international education.” At World at Hand, we strive to make this a reality for low-income and underrepresented students from the Denver Metro Area and, eventually, across the country.
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, international experiences and global connections are crucial for success. Our programs target diverse students—those who are often least likely to access these opportunities. By introducing these students to the world beyond their borders, we empower them to explore new cultures, gain invaluable global perspectives, and realize their potential as equal participants in the global community.
Through scholarships, passport assistance, comprehensive travel education, and post-abroad career development we aim to create leaders who can impact their local communities and the world. With every student we support, we take a step closer to a future where international education is accessible to all, regardless of background.
World at Hand assists low-income and underrepresented students in achieving equitable access to cross-cultural and global experiences through educational programs and scholarships.
World at Hand began as a dream of our founder, Denver native Shawn Wall, nearly a decade ago. After his transformative study abroad experience in New Zealand—something he never imagined possible while growing up in Denver—Shawn envisioned providing similar opportunities to others in his community. His dream was to one day create a study abroad scholarship specifically for Denver students.
Over time, this idea evolved into what we now know as World at Hand. Feeling blessed by the opportunities life had afforded him, Shawn knew it was time to give back. In June 2020, he brought together a diverse team of local educators, youth workers, young professionals, and world travelers, all committed to helping the next generation of Denver students access international education. Today, World at Hand continues to empower students with the opportunity to experience the world, broaden their horizons, and build a more inclusive future.
Organization name
World at Hand
other names
B2baB
2020
Tax id (EIN)
85-3176673
Category
Education, Youth Development, Arts, Culture & Humanities, International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
2662 CHERRY STDenver, CO, US
Aurora, CO, US
Fort Collins, CO, US
Boulder, CO, US