If you’re planning on travelling to South Africa, the first thing we have to say to you is “Molo!” (“hello” in Xhosa, one of the eleven official languages spoken here). Travelling to a country for the first time can be a leap into the unknown, and we
I volunteered in Nepal for two weeks, as part of Anglia Guides group, in the summer of 2014 and it is easy to say that it was the most diverse, exciting and tiring weeks of my life. After two flights, security screenings and interrupted sleep, we arrived in Nepal. The airport was
Join us on our Global Gap Year programme! This organised group trip is designed for students taking some time out before, during or shortly after university. It is Projects Abroad's most comprehensive programme available. Over the course of 28 weeks, you will circle the glo
Live in the Amazon Rainforest and help protect endangered animals and ecosystems
After listening to David Attenborough on Netflix's latest documentary series, 'Our Planet', we are now more aware then ever of the negative effect humans have on our planet. We have explored and left our footprint on nearly every corner of the globe. As a result, most of our plan
Life as a Conservation volunteer in the Amazon Rainforest is hard work but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Think about what it be like to spend your days working in the wild greenery of Peru. Imagine helping with the rehabilitation of wild animals and hearing the sounds
Here at Projects Abroad we love to share the stories of our volunteers. Read below to see part two of Sara's year long adventure. Or if you've missed it, check out part one here. She travelled with Projects Abroad for almost an entire year in 2019 and 2020. Sara joined a variety
Work with local lawyers to prepare real legal cases Empower women to defend their rights Actively campaign while building skills for your future law career Live with other teenagers in the vibrant city of Arusha Download an itinerary for this project
It isn’t easy to explain what Micro-finance is. The Cambridge Dictionary gives this simple definition: “Micro-finance is the activity of providing financial services, such as small loans, to poor people or new businesses that cannot use traditional banking services, u
Staying at the turtle camp was a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget! From waking up to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach every morning; to seeing the sun set over the ocean every evening, every second spent there was incredible.First ImpressionsWhen I fi