Explore the possible, believe the impossible and achieve the unimaginable!
“It takes a village” – African Proverb
Our Mission
The Brown Explorers is a nonprofit organization who expose Black youth from Metro Detroit to the world through travel.
Our History
In the makings since 2015, The Brown Explorers officially launched in 2022 with programming beginning in January 2023. The founder, a black woman whose life has been changed by travel, was tired of being consistently slapped in the face with the lack of black presence when she traveled abroad with her children. She decided to start The Brown Explorers because our culture is underrepresented in travel and overrepresented in so many negative areas such as poverty, single parent households, substance misuse, etc. Traveling increased confidence, self-worth, risk taking, and overall quality of life, which our youth deserve!
Our Goals
To provide meaningful and exciting travel experiences for Black youth in Metro Detroit while expanding access to and an understanding of the world’s possibilities both locally and abroad.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities
There are several volunteer opportunities that include:
Workshop Facilitator Workshop Assistant Tutor/Homework Helper
Field Trip Coordinator Field Trip Chaperone
Fundraiser Coordinator Fundraiser Assistant and much more!
If you're interested in volunteering please fill out the application below!
