Step into Kenya. Step into Leadership. Step into Impact.
Leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about action, resilience, and the ability to create real change. The Global Slate Leadership Retreat is an immersive, high-impact experience designed to shape the next generation of global leaders. This is not your hot-girl-summer vacation; it’s a journey that challenges you to lead with purpose, adapt with agility, and leave a lasting, transformative impact.
Retreat Highlights
🌍 Global Internship & Exploration – Gain hands-on experience while immersing yourself in a transformative international setting.
🚀 Leadership & Practical Skills Development – Build problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, and storytelling abilities through real-world engagement.
🐘 Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure – Travel across Africa, experience the Great Migration, and witness the breathtaking landscapes of Maasai Mara.
🎓 Earn International Volunteer & Leadership Certificates – Make a tangible impact while enhancing your academic and professional profile.
📹 Master Digital Storytelling – Learn how to create compelling videos or write powerful articles to document and share your journey.
✨ Lasting Impacts– Connect with like-minded peers, broaden your horizons, and allow the experience to transform you while making a difference.
Why Kenya?
Kenya is a land of contrasts—breathtaking landscapes, dynamic cultures, and communities rich in spirit but underserved in opportunity. At the heart of this retreat is Mukuru Maasai, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, where leadership isn’t just a concept but a daily necessity for survival and change.
What You’ll Experience:
🌍 Real-World Leadership Training
Work alongside Dream Building Service Association (DBSA), a nonprofit operating in alignment with the UN’s SDGs, the organisation has been working hard to promote youth empowerment in vulnerable areas in countries such as Kenya and Uganda since 2015.
Engage in hands-on leadership challenges—fundraising, problem-solving, and community-driven impact.
🎨 Empower Through Creativity
Partner with local youth in interactive art co-creation sessions, where self-expression fuels empowerment.
Contribute to the Slum Art Festival, where your collaborative work may be exhibited globally in China, France, and the UK.
⚽ Mentor Young Artists and Athletes
Witness the Dream World Cup & Talent Show, where resilience meets talent.
Mentor young artists and athletes, helping them refine their craft and amplify their voices on the world stage.
📰 Be the Voice of Change
Create compelling stories through blogs, short films, and social media to raise awareness and funds for the 2025 Slum Festival.
Every post, every dollar raised, brings an aspiring young artist closer to their dream.
🐘 Witness the Power of Nature
Conclude with a breathtaking safari in Maasai Mara, where you’ll witness the Great Migration, nature’s greatest lesson in perseverance and strategy.
Who Should Join?
Aspiring leaders who want real-world impact and field-experience beyond classrooms and libraries.
Creators and storytellers who believe in the power of narratives to drive change.
Individuals seeking purpose-driven leadership experiences.
This isn’t just leadership training. It’s transformative, immersive, and life-changing.
Are you ready to lead beyond limits?
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
June – July 2025
📚 Pre-Departure Training – Online sessions on Video Production or Crafting Powerful Narratives to prepare for storytelling and fundraising efforts.
July 10
✈ Arrival in Nairobi – Airport pickup provided. Please book flights arriving between 10AM- 8PM.
July 11 – 14
🏫 Community Engagement & Impact Projects
Visit four schools built and supported by Dream Building Service Association (DBSA).
Engage in deep interactions with students in the Mukuru Maasai slum, co-creating art projects with young local artists.
Observe and participate in the International Free Lunch Program, serving meals to local children and witnessing the tangible impact of aid from China.
Tour the Dream Space International Volunteer Center and visit the United Nations Headquarters in Nairobi for an educational session on global development efforts.
🌍 Evening Work Sessions
Guided mentorship on video production or article/personal essay writing to support fundraising and awareness campaigns.
July 15 – 17
🐘 Nature & Cultural Exploration in Maasai Mara
Travel to Maasai Mara National Park to witness the Great Migration, one of the world’s most breathtaking natural spectacles.
Stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, where you’ll experience the grandeur of the "Crossroads of East Africa."
Visit the Maasai Market, immersing yourself in the culture of the indigenous Maasai nomadic tribe.
🌍 Evening Work Sessions
Continue video production and storytelling efforts under mentorship, refining content for fundraising and advocacy.
July 18
🎓 Closing Ceremony & Departure
Wrap-up reflections and departure. Please book flights departing between 10AM-8PM.
This experience is designed to be immersive, hands-on, and transformative—helping you build leadership, storytelling, and impact-driven skills while making a real difference. 🌟
FEE STRUCTURE
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Work in small groups under the guidance of a mentor to write and publish a crowdfunding article in Chinese, sharing personal experiences and insights.
Fee: 27,900 RMB or $4280 USD
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Pre-Departure: 6 online sessions (2 hours each), covering vlog introduction, interview & scripting techniques, camera work, and editing.
On-Site: Create a short vlog (under 5 minutes) with the guidance of an on-site cinematographer and online mentor, capturing the highlights of the journey and documenting volunteer work.
Equipment: Can be filmed with a phone or camera and edited using a phone or computer.
Suitable for: Beginners interested in video production.
Fee: 29,900 RMB or $4280 USD
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Pre-Departure: 3 online sessions led by a cultural expert and published Canadian writer, Xiren Wang.
During the Tour: Ongoing online guidance, adjusting the elements of the story and establishing and sculpting a strong Point of View (POV).
Post-tour:
1 x editing session to refine the final piece. Additional sessions available if interested in pitching and publishing.Requirement: Basic English comprehension and writing skills.
More writing options here.
Fee: 29,900 RMB or $4280 USD
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👨👩👧 One Parent + One Child: 45,900 RMB (Excludes video and English writing courses)
一大一小费用:45900元(不含视频和英文课时费)
👨👩👧👦 Two Parents + One Child: 62,900 RMB (Includes family room, excludes video and English writing courses)两大一小费用:62900(家庭房，不含 视频和英文课时费)。
📌 Age Requirements:
Students 12 years and older may travel independently
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
注: 12周岁及以上学生可选择独立出行，12周岁以下需有家人陪同。
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Travel insurance
3-star hotel accommodation (twin rooms or family rooms)
Entrance tickets to attractions
Meals
Guided tours
Local transportation
Learning & hands-on activities
Volunteer certificate issued by an international nonprofit organization
费用包含:
旅行保险、三星级酒店双人间或家庭房住宿、景点⻔票、餐 饮、导游、交通、学习实践活动、由国际非营利组织颁发的项目证书。❌ Not Included:
Round-trip airfare from and to your home-base
Visa Fee
Personal expenses
需自理项目:
国际机票、签证费、个人消费。📢 Special Notes:
Kenya: Requires an eVisa, which must be applied for one month in advance (cost: $50 USD)
注: 需要提前一个月办理肯尼亚电子签证，费用:50美元。
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