Institute for Global Studies interns have assisted with after-school reading programs, accompanied children on field trips, and presented their own ideas on how to best help with any challenges. At-risk youth mentors also gain an intimate perspective into the local culture.

IGS has offered the following placements in the past:
- Assisting children orphaned by the HIV epidemic in Thailand
- Literacy project in a marginalized mountain community in Costa Rica
- Prevention of gang violence in Hawaii
- Fight against child trafficking in France

Childhood is a critical stage; it is when values and personalities are formed. Unfortunately, many children do not have access to an environment that fosters proper growth. Domestic violence, low income, peer pressure, and many other factors can impede overall well-being and self-confidence. Some kids endure abuse and suffer secondary psychological effects, including aggressive behavior and depression.

Providing at-risk youth with stable homes, after-school programs, and workforce initiatives helps them grow into productive adults.

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