THE
IMPACT OF APPRECIATION

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How we track what we build

We’re not here to do charity. here to build something: appreciation, understanding, and a system of support that grows across cultural and geographic boarders.

For us, this means constantly asking the question: Did this create meaningful change for both the participant and the partner?

We find the answer to that question through the feedback, partner donations, stories, and the long-term relationships our organization facilitates — because appreciation shows itself in many forms.

Impact on both sides

Our programs are designed to create deep value for both our participants and the international partners who host them—cultivating a lasting appreciation for people from different cultures on both sides of the experience.

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For participants & US partners

100% of participants report the experience to be “life changing.”

A transformative journey—full of perspective, education, connection, and purpose.

100% of participants remain in touch with Ugandans met during the program

For international partners

Long-term support that honors their leadership, a platform for visibility, and collaboration.


Over $200k raised for Uganda

Ongoing donations, awareness, and support from past participants

What our community is saying

  • "The CCP saved our orphanage during COVID by raising money for the food to feed our children and the community."

    - Series Denis
    Founder, Home of Hope
    CCP Ugandan Partner

  • “I’ve never grown so much in such a short span of time.”

    - Jeanette Gonzalez
    2022 Uganda Trip Participant

  • "This is an experience you can't get anywhere else. It's once in a lifetime. It's something special."

    - Alayssia Townsell
    2023 Uganda Trip Participant

  • "I've never felt more included by strangers, more reflective of my personal opinions, or more engaged to discuss cultural views openly."

    - Sara Mosadegh
    2018 Uganda Trip Participant

  • "The CCP is more than just a partner. They're family. They've been supporting us for years and we love them!"

    - Grace Nakimera
    Founder, Feed The Streets
    CCP Ugandan Partner

  • “I’ve never felt more welcome, challenged, appreciated, and connected all at once.”

    - Curran Robinette
    2018 Uganda Trip Participant

  • "There is no shortage of wisdom and appreciation on this trip."

    - Tyler Hobbs
    2023 Uganda Trip Participant

  • "The greatest trip I've taken so far in my 24 years of life!"

    - Taijai Slaughter
    2022 Uganda Trip Participant

  • "We receive so much support from The CCP - from donations to purchases to spreading our mission. We're so thankful."

    - Ssekitto Emmanuel
    Founder, Faces Up Uganda
    The CCP Uganda Partner

  • "I'm definitely coming back. Yes, I'll be back."

    - Sydnie Hudson
    2023 Uganda Trip Participant

  • "This experience ran so deep. It was absolutely life chnaging for me and I loved every second of it."

    - Jasmin Jiwani
    2022 Uganda Trip Participant

  • "I've been to Africa 5 times. This was, by far, the most impactful and touching experience - not just of those 5 times - but of my life."

    - Sidney Fumbanks
    2022 Uganda Trip Participant

In their own words

Hear directly from past participants about how this journey changed the way they see the world—and themselves.

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