Getting sturdy at Las Setas 😤 🙌🏾

TOCA students immerse in local culture and engage in activities highlighting the country's rich history & traditions. Fellows who visited France this summer attended class in markets, museums, and art galleries, guided by faculty from @EcoleMarchutz. teensofcolorabroad.org/funde…

After each summer study abroad program, school partners, funders and families receive a hand-written postcard from the Fellows thanking them for their support. Would you like to be a TOCA postcard penpal? Donate today! secure.givelively.org/event/…

“Keep on looking forward to each and every day of this trip!” Excerpt from Aix Travel Blog by Zariyah Soto, TOCA France Fellow Summer 2026 secure.givelively.org/event/…

TOCA Online Summer Sessions reached over 30 students from across the country this summer. Our flagship virtual program centers on three pillars: TALK LISTEN CONNECT This year, 95% of students said they would recommend the program to other students! More: teensofcolorabroad.org/toca-…

🌎✈️Meet Norman Betty, our Global Citizen Award honoree! In 2019, TOCA gave Norman his first passport. Today, he’s a flight attendant, an aspiring pilot, and a true global citizen. Join the celebration at TOCA’s First Annual Benefit on October 8! 🎟️ secure.givelively.org/event/…

Join us for a chat with our guest, Quinn McMurtrey, Senior Manager for Access & Strategic Partnerships at @IESabroad to discuss all things study abroad! Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 4 PM EST via Zoom. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

"I think TOCA in France and the memories I’ve made are something that’ll stick with me forever. The people I met and the things I got to see were breathtaking,. I’m forever thankful and I’m so glad for TOCA." - Derek Tirado, TOCA France Fellow Summer 2026 secure.givelively.org/event/…

We are excited to see you tomorrow at @BAM_Brooklyn for the opening night of "Between Cézanne & Delaney: A Summer in Aix," a student art exhibition celebrating our Summer 2026 TOCA in France cohort's journey abroad. secure.givelively.org/event/…

Meet Sydney Thomas, TOCA’s Inaugural Catalyst Honoree! As our inaugural Catalyst Honoree, Sydney is community-centered, and committed to creating pathways for others to thrive. Please join us in celebrating Sydney at our Benefit on October 8 in NYC. secure.givelively.org/event/…

“First time letting him go away for this long, and (our) expectations were beyond met... You guys did a wonderful job. Growth is the key to success in life, and this helped him grow." - Christopher and Linda T., parents of Derek Tirado

Sending BIG thanks to our school partners! We are proud to work with schools and programs that share this vision, including @ascendschools, @SEOScholarsNYC, @KIPPNYC, @CiPrep, @Opp_Net, @newcommproject, and @CristoReyBklyn.

✨ TOCA Board Member Highlight: Esayas Wureta✨ Meet Esayas Wureta- change agent, strategic business leader, Head of Inclusion, Belonging, and Community Impact at CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, and a proud TOCA Board Member! Visit teensofcolorabroad.org to learn more.

It has been a busy summer, and we hope you had as much fun and cultural immersion as our Fellows did! We are excited to announce that both the TOCA Spain and France study abroad programs have earned @GoAbroad "Top Rated" status for high school programs!

...and we're back! Heading to Sevilla, Spain next week with a new cohort of TOCA High School Study Abroad Fellows! Stay tuned to follow us on our journey ✈️🇪🇸

Are you passionate about widening global opportunities for high school students of color? We seek volunteers with experience in video editing, interest in serving as mentors for our alums, and more. Submit your interest here: forms.gle/ETgJnmGaH2avgxt17

today, we wandered through barrio santa cruz and oriented ourselves with the historic sevilla city center 🤩 check the @KEEN on the feet ✅

jaheim and lemar meet their mamá española, verónica! 🇪🇸 #studyabroad #highschool

mil gracias a @Iberia para llevarnos a Sevilla sanos y salvos! 🌍✈️

TOCA logo created by the genius @OkSoMik ! 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾