Humanity First
Student Division

The staple of the Student Division are the Humanity First Student Organizations (HFSOs). HFSOs are student-led campus organizations registered in high schools, universities, and graduate schools across the nation. New school teams can join anytime!

HFSOs organize on their campuses and serve locally and abroad in underserved communities. We raise awareness, raise funds, and collaborate with other organizations for direct service. HFSOs have cared for people experiencing homelessness, older adults, refugees, students who need academic support, and countless others in local communities. Students grow their understanding of complex social issues and build leadership skills to make a difference.

The Summit brings the leaders of Humanity First Student Organizations together each summer. We build service skills and support each other’s leadership growth. Student leaders learn effective membership engagement strategies, financial and event management skills, fundraising know-how, and best practices for partnership.

Participants stretch their understanding of social entrepreneurship, mentorship, and community preparedness. A facilitated ideation and pitch workshop encourages social problem-solving and creativity. Experienced students share their learnings with newer leaders. And, because Humanity First USA has a strong history in disaster relief, student leaders learn basic disaster response techniques from experienced responders to test their interest in this field and be better prepared in an emergency setting.

The Education Project (TEP) connects K-12 students with 1:1 tutoring. Students from the HFSD launched this project in response to school closures and lost learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. HFSD continues to connect interested high school and post-secondary students with TEP to volunteer as tutors.

Since 2010, Humanity First USA and the Human First Student Division have collaborated on learning exchange opportunities for U.S. students. Students work with our Global Health team to plan a trip, fundraise for their travel, and join U.S. and local medical professionals serving patients at rotating clinics in underserved communities. Recent exchanges to Guyana and Guatemala have allowed pre-med and medical students to explore their chosen field. Students work hands-on in patient care (registration, vitals, scribing, pharmacy) and shadow doctors to observe quality care in low-resource settings.