International Ambassadors Program
The goal of the International Ambassadors Program (IAP) is to give students in Wards 7 & 8 an opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation of international travel, art, and culture.
Each of the Lockridge Ambassadors return to Washington, D.C. with not only an appreciation of African history, art, and culture, but also a desire to return to the continent to explore more about their heritage.
Madagascar
July 25 - August 5, 2024
Why Madagascar?
Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, Madagascar is the world's fourth-largest island, the second-largest island country, and the 46th-largest country in the world. Its capital and largest city is Antananarivo.
The island's rich cultural heritage blends African, Asian, and Arab influences, offering a fascinating array of traditions, music, and historic sites.
Four amazing students (Lockridge International Ambassadors) from Wards 7 & 8 traveled to Madagascar and had the opportunity to visit with students their age, attend a cooking class, weave baskets, and visit a couple of national parks.
Benin, Africa
In July 2022, five Lockridge Student Ambassadors traveled to Benin, Africa. A primary focus is visiting countries that played a significant role in history with the African slave trade to America. In the future, however, travel may be expanded to include Central and South America as well.
Among the Ambassadors' many adventures was a visit to a music studio where the Ambassadors created a song with local students, entitled Jetsetting to Benin. Listen below.
