In collaboration with our partner schools, we as Envoys assume a duty of care for travelers on our programs. While it is impossible to guarantee freedom from harm, we take reasonable steps to assess and mitigate risks, both before and during travel.

The safety and well-being of our students are our highest priority. Each program involves comprehensive risk assessment and management planning. These plans are created in collaboration with the school and contain essential information for managing risks in the field, including medical issues, dietary restrictions, medications, travel policies, and destination-specific risks. We have a dedicated Risk Committee that meets on a weekly basis and a Full time Field Risk Director. At Envoys, we have also partnered with international health, safety, and security advisory services which provide 24/7 access to professional medical consultation and emergency evacuation services to make sure that groups have immediate support in the event of any type of emergency.

Envoys requests information from all participants months in advance, including medical and personal dietary restrictions in order to create a management plan that adheres to our participants needs and ensures that meals are planned for everyone, regardless of the destination. The sooner participants are able to complete their information, the better Envoys can anticipate and accommodate accordingly.

Dietary preferences are also taken into account in the creation of these management plans. However, we encourage all participants to approach travel with an open mind, and to appreciate and experience the diverse culinary offerings available during our travels.

At Envoys, the safety and well-being of our participants is our highest priority. All staff members are thoroughly trained to manage a wide range of situations, ensuring that every program is conducted with care and professionalism. For each destination and program, staff are required to hold medical training certifications appropriate to the specific context and needs. Additionally, Envoys conducts comprehensive annual training sessions focused on cultivating a strong risk management mindset, supporting mental health, and following established response protocols.

Prescription medications are managed by school chaperones during programs. In alignment with how we address dietary needs, Envoys collects detailed health and medical information from all participants several months in advance. This allows us to develop a thoughtful and effective management plan tailored to each individual's needs.

We kindly ask that you consult the CDC website and other relevant resources to verify whether any medications taken by the participant are restricted or regulated in the destination country.

To keep all parties well-informed, the program sustains several channels of communication among the school, participating families, and Envoys’ HQ offices.

Our on-site Envoys team will post daily pictures to the trip’s photo blog each day. We warmly invite families to follow these updates for a real-time glimpse into the group’s experiences.

Should any significant concern or emergency arise, a representative from the school or Envoys’ headquarters will contact parents directly.

Please contact this program's Experience Manager at ntorres@envoys.com