What started as a simple idea vested in faith is now a movement to change the lives of young women in the southern Dallas.
Through its belief-based non-profit organization, Global Girl Voice, Carla Langford is giving girls an opportunity to see the world-and in it with their place-fresh eyes and an ambitious perspective.
“Travel is a class”
Carla Langford doesn’t just believe in travel – she believes that it changes.
For him, step out of your zip code is more than a holiday. For girls in your program, it is a lesson in faith, courage and relationship. And it is okay why she made global girl trips.
“What else is there for me? It’s not just the former Dallas or South Dallas. I have a whole world to see,” Langford said.
His non-profit organization invited young women of unqualified communities to detect the world through confidence-based mission journeys. From Mexico to Kenya, they are getting more than tickets on a passport – they are achieving objectives.
“Generally, the girls here in the southern Dallas usually do not have these opportunities,” Langford said. “The journey is like an aristocratic belief for some communities, and especially for some girls with whom I work with, I do not risk them. I say that these girls are on the road for success. Through the visits of the global girl and through the support of all the people in their community, we are providing an opportunity to learn them, and not only some girls to know that they are visible.
Construction of bridges in continents
On 1 August, 10 girls of the program will visit the wings of House Rescue Home in Kenya. Many people have already started having relationships with the girls there through virtual mentorship and prayer sessions. GGV is also raising money to support the house.
“They have tolerated misuse … but they are flexible,” Langford said. “We have used our glow up mentorship programs with them, and we are excited to meet face to face in the end.”
For Carlin, one of the Dallas girls going to Kenya, it will travel internationally for the first time.
“I am very excited to go to Kenya, especially to talk to girls of my age and actually related to them – because they are many like us,” she said.
Trina Jackson clearly recalled her first mission journey for Mexico – and how it opened her eyes in more than one way.
He said, “I have never seen anyone to go on a mission trip. We helped build a house for a young mother and her son. Being part of someone else’s blessings … it was surprising,” she said.
More than travel – this is change
Langford stated that the effect of the journey can serve as a “light bulb moment” for girls.
She hopes that effects and changes are souvenirs that cherish girls forever.
,[I hope they get] In the middle of the night it ding, ‘Oh my cow, I really liked it, or did you see that sunset? ,
But the real power, he said, the wave is under influence. Their research suggests that when young people are in crisis or are on the verge of life-changing decisions, they do not listen to adults-they listen to their peers.
“If I work with the minds of the youth of these young women, then the voices that they use within the community that they are surrounded-the young man who is going to decide that maybe not healthy for them-they are going to hear their voice. They are going to listen to Carlin, they are going to listen to Zo. Not only here, we get a chance to work here, but also in Kenya, but also in Kenya we get a chance to work with girls.”
Global access and a mission with local roots
It is a confidence-mission of global reach-and with local roots. And as Carla Langford and her girls prepare for the next trip, they expect to plant seeds with them – back home in Kenya and in Dallas.
As young girls like Carlin and Tryna make their global trips to help others, Carla prayed to make more dreams possible.
“I really want to find out the world … and want to help people,” said Trainana.
Want to support their journey?
visit www.globalgirlvoyages.org And click on “Partner with As” to sponsor a trip or learn more.
