Fish for Change empowers young people to become global citizens through experiential learning. Our one week international fly fishing programs for high school and college aged students blends cultural exchange and environmental stewardship. Our goal is to use fishing as a platform to build empathetic, curious, passionate and confident young adults. 30% of our students join us on financial need based scholarships thanks to our donor community. We also partner with local communities, inviting at least one local student each week to join as a guide apprentice - creating authentic connections, mentorship, and friendships that span cultures.
Connection - Education - Conservation - Exploration
"A week I thought I would spend out on a boat fishing turned into a week of simply living. Something I said on the last night was I finally felt like I just lived. I mean this, I now understand what life is supposed to feel like. Fish for Change pushed me to go out of my comfort zone and be vulnerable. Through doing this it allowed me to have the best week of my life. We did it all - we built life long relationships with the community, fished our hearts out, learned so much my brain hurts, and LIVED LIFE. When I sit back and really think about this trip i’m speechless, it’s hard to put in to words how amazing this experience was." - Olivia, 15, Colorado
"Fish for Change really is only 9% about fishing. It is about infinitely more, through fishing. To see the joy and wonder pulsing through this kid, and to know the world is open to him in a way it wasn't before - these are gifts F4C has given us as parents, and we weren't even there! "Thank you" is too small an expression for the gratitude we are feeling. I reckon the full impact of this experience is yet to be revealed. I think we'll be seeing ripples for years to come. I don't know what kind of magic this is, but there is something in the water with F4C that makes people into the very best versions of themselves: kind, competent, fun! People who model what we all have the potential to be, people who inspire us to strive. This is a unique and marvelous aspect of F4C, one all of you guys should be very proud of!" - Maire, Fish for Change Mom
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By donating to Fish for Change you are supporting our ongoing development as educators, community initiatives, team building, local guide apprenticeship programs, and financial aid opportunities.
One of our main goals with Fish for Change is to create experiences that are not financially prohibitive. Through our nonprofit model we are able to provide scholarships to students on a financial need basis.
We are confident these programs impact a life that will impact many more through their lifetime. Let's create life changing experiences for people who will change lives.
Thank you! We appreciate your generosity.
One of our main goals with Fish for Change is to create experiences that are not financially prohibitive. Through our nonprofit model we are able to provide scholarships to students on a financial need basis.
We are confident these programs impact a life that will impact many more through their lifetime. Let's create life changing experiences for people who will change lives.
Thank you! We appreciate your generosity.