Global Citizenship

A Global Citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world - and their place in it. They take an active role in their community and work with others to make our planet more equal, fair and sustainable.

Global Citizenship is one of the most valuable - and memorable - parts of the expedition experience. Students work in partnership with local community and environmental initiatives and gain a unique insight into some of the worlds biggest issues.

Here are some examples of the types of initiatives we work with around the world.

We're proud of our partnerships with in-country community organisations that work to improve the lives of those living there. Our teams get involved in all sorts of tasks, working alongside local people;

In Nambia teams contribute to the Rundu Community by getting involved in construction, maintenance and gardening work as well as organising games and activities for local children.

In India South teams work with the Planet Kerala Community, alongside local people, to help improve amenities for tribal communities.

In Madagascar teams assist Malagasy people in the development of sustaintable communities in the rainforest.

The Jungle Junction is another community initiative we work with, helping in the development of community schools in Zambia.

Seeing first-hand the impact of deforestation on wildlife and local communities or a beach littered with washed-up plastic threatening marine life – are experiences that will stay with you for a long time and influence your future choices. Our teams have the opportunity to work on a range of impactful environmental initiatives;

In Cambodia, the Chi Phat Ecotourism Project helps the community to generate income through sustainable tourism rather than activity that threatens the forest ecosystems.

The Monterosa Reforestation in Peru aims to preserve the flora and fauna within the valley that surrounds the very fragile Machu Picchu historical sanctuary.

Another environmental intiative that our teams work with is the Kopel-Mescot Project in Borneo which helps to create sustainable income for communities whilst protecting the rainforest and cultural heritage.

We work with a vast range of conservation initiatives across the globe whose work helps to protect endanged wildlife and precious environments, examples include;

At the Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Borneo, teams help with work to protect and rehabilitate bears ready fo release back into the wild.

Teams work with Turtle Conservation projects in Costa Rica that help to protect endangered sea turtles.

At the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, teams help with work to protect Botswana's last remaining population of rhino.

Another conservation initiative we work with is the ASIS Animal Sanctuary in Costa Rica, which helps to rehabilitate wild animals that are in danger of extinction due to the destruction of their natural habitat.