Leaders
Beyond Borders
Puerto Rico
Expanding Our Impact to Puerto Rico
Building Young Leaders (BYL), in partnership with Somos El Cambio PR, is excited to announce the expansion of our Leaders Beyond Borders initiative to Puerto Rico! After successfully launching our international summer camp in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, we are thrilled to extend our impactful programs to the vibrant community of Puerto Rico.
Launching in 2025
After-School Programs
Starting this year, we will introduce after-school enrichment programs designed to provide consistent academic support, mentorship, leadership development, creative arts, STEM education, and career exploration to underserved youth in Puerto Rico.
Backpack Giveaway
In partnership with local schools in Puerto Rico, BYL and Somos El Cambio PR will host a Back-to-School Drive throughout 2025. We aim to distribute hundreds of backpacks filled with essential school supplies to support families identified as high-need, ensuring students have the resources they need for a successful school year.
Leaders Beyond Borders Summer Camp
Puerto Rico 2026:
We are excited to officially launch our inaugural Leaders Beyond Borders Summer Camp in Puerto Rico in 2026. Building upon our successful model in the Dominican Republic, this five-week camp will provide holistic, empowering experiences for local youth, including:
Every child selected will attend the camp at no cost to their family, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of opportunity.
Beyond activities, the camp will build each child’s leadership skills, resilience, and confidence. Empowering them to see their true potential and envision a future filled with possibilities.
Students will receive expert coaching in sports, arts and crafts, performing arts, and English language skills. Fostering creativity, communication, and personal growth.
Sample Enrichment Activities
- Creative Arts Workshops: Enabling personal expression and the discovery of hidden talents.
- Sports Coaching: Helping build teamwork and physical fitness.
- Special events like cultural exchange days and field trips
- Nutritious Meals: Ensuring they stay energized and focused throughout the program.
- Personal Development: Confidence-building opportunities through team projects and a talent show
To make this program possible, we are raising funds from institutions, corporate partners, and individual supporters who share our commitment to empowering the next generation.
Every contribution helps:
- Fund full scholarships.
- Provide critical resources for learning and creativity.
- Offer students a life-changing, leadership-building experience.
This is more than a summer camp — it’s an investment in the leaders of tomorrow.
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