Consulting Abroad
Kambia offers unparalleled access to international community development projects and inspiring entrpereneurs in need of consulting services. Students gain hands-on experience working with our teams and entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and drive economic growth. Cultural immersion activities complete the experience, fostering valuable skills and global perspectives.
Transformative Business Education
Empower students to apply their business expertise in a global context. Whether your focus is marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, or international business, Kambia provides customized programs where students collaborate with entrepreneurs in resource-limited communities. They’ll gain hands-on consulting experience, create impactful deliverables, and contribute directly toward an entrepreneurs economic success.
The ideal capstone for any business class
Learning Objectives Include
Analyze economic and social issues impacting rural communities in a developing country.
Discuss concepts of microfinance utilized in community banking in Central America.
Consult with clients from rural communities in a developing country.
Analyze a business’s strengths and weaknesses to develop appropriate solutions.
Collaborate with student colleagues and rural-based business owners to develop business plans to help their clients improve their businesses.
Choose a country
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Cultural Learning
In each partner country, students and faculty will be immersed in the local culture and will be introduced to some of the region’s most beautiful traditions. For example, in Belize, students will learn from locals how to cook cassava pudding or practice “Cayetano” inspired artwork. In Honduras, students can practice their Spanish skills during a traditional candy-making workshop or local coffee tour. Or in Ghana, groups are welcomed by local communities with traditional drumming, dancing and songs. In every country, you and your students will dive deep into the culture and leave with a greater understanding of the local customs.
Enrichment Activities
All of our program countries offer optional add-on enrichment activities. In Panama, the options include an overnight trip to Soberania National Park Excursion, a day trip to Monkey Island or a Boat Tour of the Panama Canal. Greece is famous for its striking islands, filled with blue and white architecture, against the backdrop of the Mediterranean. Spend a weekend lounging on the Greek islands, or hopping between a few to experience delicious food, a warm and welcoming culture, and the peaceful island life. Ask us about specific options in each country.
Local Tourism
In addition to the optional enrichment activities, all groups will spend at least an afternoon or two enjoying local tourist sites as part of their trip. This might include a guided visit to Mayan ruins, a trip to a local beach or a walk through the jungle. We want students to understand the beauty and history of the region, and include visits to local historical monuments, like touring the famous city of Athens to view its great history with sites such as the Parthenon. In Panama, every group will have the chance to explore the streets of Casco Viejo, the oldest neighborhood of the city and one of Central America’s great cultural hubs. Come see the world on a Squad Abroad!
Explore each of our specific country pages to learn more about the unique individual offerings.
High Impact, Community-Based Learning
Kambia is proud to be the world’s leader in “high-impact, community-based learning.” This means that while we make sure your students get hands-on learning opportunities, our focus is always to guarantee the sustainable, long-term and powerful impact of the work that you do during your program. While your students will join our work for only 7-10 days, Kambia operates year-round business development programs alongside our full-time staff, business partners and community banks that serve more than 100,000 clients worldwide. Along with our partners Global Brigades and Eskala, Kambia is redefining microfinance and “micro-equity” to bring more ownership to local entrepreneurs that empowers them to access the resources and opportunities they need to break the cycle of poverty. Your work, and that of your students, will help continue this mission and make a long-term impact on the communities that we serve.
