Challenges Abroad UK

21/10/2022

We are thrilled to unveil our refreshed brand identity.

Over the last few months we’ve poured our hearts and souls into creating a new logo and refreshed brand identity that accurately depicts who we are, our core values and our mission as a team; to ignite compassion and create a generation of Global Citizens.

Over the coming months you’ll see more of our new visual identity, while still experiencing a fantastic platform that will continue to enable a generation of Global Citizens.

22/11/2021

19/10/2021

Did you know that the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, where we work, has more than just their gentle giants?🐘 ENP is home to over 400 dogs and more than 50 of those dogs have a disability due to car accidents and other abuse🦮

As part of your volunteer program, you will get the chance to interact and support these dogs, going on walks and giving them love💛💛

If you would like more information about our Elephants and Hill Tribes challenge, head to our website below now‼️

https://buff.ly/3BJ2Y2p

13/10/2021

Finland is one of four countries that make up Scandinavia, positioned at the very top of the Northern area of Europe🌏 Scandinavia is the home of the Vikings and the many Norse tales and stories📖

Our new Nordic Wilderness Challenge is a unique chance to learn about a completely different way of life, while picking up on some handy wilderness skills🔥

If you’re intrigued by this opportunity, head to the link below to read more about the program and enquire with us today⚠️⚠️⚠️

https://buff.ly/3mfgx3h

12/10/2021

We would love to introduce to you our UK Partnerships Officer, Laura🤩

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨? This photo was taken on the last day of teaching in the Hill Tribe school in Thailand. As teachers we had been given out stickers through the week to celebrate their hard work and because it was the last day the kids put stickers on my face for being a good teacher. It was so sad to say goodbye to them. These two girls were really enthusiastic about learning English, they said they want to be tour guides in the city when they are older.

𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮? I am inspired by the ways in which people come together to make change. It is easy to get disheartened by the state of the world sometimes. Meeting people who care and being a part of a team that aims to make a meaningful impact reminds me how powerful we truly are. When we try to spread love and kindness to others and the planet we make the world a better place.

𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮? Global citizenship to me mean no boundaries. When we act like global citizens, we are saying there is no limit to who I will try to help, or where I will try protect. Recognizing that the planet is my home, and it goes way beyond the small town in which I grew up. Being a global citizen is acting mindfully with the intention of avoiding negative impacts.

We are super excited to have her with us, be sure to welcome her in the comments💛💛💛

11/10/2021

Today on the 11th of October is The . This day gives attention to the need to address the challenges faced by girls and to promote the empowerment of girls’ and their human rights✨

Girls are breaking boundaries and hurdles posed by stereotypes, including those living in marginalised communities‼️ Girls are creating a world that is pertinent to them and the generations to come. When girls are supported effectively, they have the potential to change the world🌏

While the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital platforms for connecting, over 2.2 billion people below the age of 25 still do not have internet access at home💻 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟. The gender gap for global internet users grew from 11% in 2013 to 17% in 2019 and this is lingering around 43% in some of the world’s most least developed countries.

But the gender digital divide is about more than just staying connected, it’s also about learning and income opportunities. Girls are less likely to use and own a device than boys, limiting their access to tech-related jobs and skills. We must address this exclusion and inequity that stretches across countries and generations so that we can lead the world into a digital revolution for all🙏🏼

07/10/2021

Are you passionate about the environment and animal welfare? Join us in 2022 on our Elephants and Hill Tribes challenge and make an impact in rural Northern Thailand🐘🍃🐘

But how will you make an impact? You will volunteer at an ethical park known by so many as the Elephant Nature Park. Work on several important initiatives such as, clean ups, walking disabled dogs, and even spend time feeding the elephants🍉🍌

Spots will fill up quick so if you’re wanting more information on this program then click the link below⚠️

https://buff.ly/3F9CuJO

06/10/2021

As an organisation we are committed to being more sustainable in our practices🌱 At Challenges Abroad we want to be a part of the difference, and each step counts. That is why we are introducing 3 new commitments✨

🌳 Planting more trees (1 volunteer = 10 trees)
🍇 All accomodation to be 100% vegetarian
⛔️ Eliminate the use of single use plastic on all programs

Join us to drive this agenda towards climate action and lets each do our part🌏🌏🌏

05/10/2021

📣📣Calling all UK students, we have a brand new and very exciting program on offer for you🇬🇧✨ Explore Finland by kayak this Summer on our Nordic Wilderness Challenge. This is an adventure you don’t want to miss out on💪🏽

The 50km challenge will allow you to test your endurance whilst experiencing true nordic Wilderness🌏 Enjoy warm fires, cook your meals and work on survival skills with trained guides that you won’t learn anywhere else🔥

Throw yourself into this unforgettable adventure in 2022‼️ Head to the link below for more info🤩🤩🤩

https://buff.ly/3mfgx3h

01/10/2021

If you can’t join one of our virtual internship or volunteer programs, but still want to be apart of our community, you can☺️💛 You can connect with us in a number of ways!

💫 Sign up to our newsletter on our website
💫 Subscribe to our YouTube channel
💫 Donate to our charity

In a world full of uncertainty, with loads of news and information, ground yourself within our community🙏🏼🌏 We are dedicated to supporting our community and your understanding of the world💛

Head to our website to read about our mission🤝 https://buff.ly/3khCIGr

29/09/2021

Want to know what skills you will develop on our Virtual Internship program🤩 Hear it from firsthand experience‼️ Feedback is so important to us, which is why we’ve asked our interns👉🏽

👩🏽‍💻 Strengthen your research skills
🌏 Cross-cultural communication skills
💡 Learn about your ability to lead
🎨 Problem-solving & critical thinking skills

If you’re looking to take the next step in your degree, check out our Virtual Internship program on our website✨ Head to the link in our bio‼️

https://buff.ly/3xALcfD

28/09/2021

Have you been keeping informed about ⁉️ COP26 is the next annual United Nations Climate Change Conference which will be held in next month.

COP26 will bring parties together from across the world to speed up action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change🌱

We have less then a decade to keep warming below 1.5 degrees celsius and we must act now, together‼️ Challenges Abroad are committed and working towards making our programs carbon neutral✨

27/09/2021

“The restart of tourism will help to initiate recovery and growth of the world”

Today is and on this day we support the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) with its focus on 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡✨✈️

The effects of this pandemic have spread across every sector, and while it has impacted us all, it’s the most marginalised and vulnerable communities we need to support to ensure they do not get left behind‼️

At Challenges Abroad we want to welcome you into the new world in 2022 and support our community, here at home and where our charity partners reside, to face the challenges of the world🌏

Help us to promote this significant day and recognise the value of tourism💛 Head to the link below to see our programs for 2022👇🏼

https://buff.ly/3zjbqUi

24/09/2021

Why are we so passionate about giving our volunteers and interns a life changing experience⁉️

We know that the young students who work with us are going to be the next generation of global citizens and we want to arm you with the best life skills and memories that you can always reflect on✨

We understand that experiences can shape a person and we are so proud to be apart of that journey! We’ve worked with thousands of volunteers and interns, and we truly believe that the people in our community will go out there and make a great impact in their field💛🌏🌱

Check out what’s on offer in 2022👉🏽 https://buff.ly/3zjbqUi

22/09/2021

We are an organisation passionate about making a difference🙏🏼 We aim to impact the lives of young students across the world, all while supporting the efforts of our charity, the FutureSense Foundation🌏 We are committed to providing life changing and sustainable experiences! You can read more about our mission by clicking the link below⚠️

https://buff.ly/3khCIGr

20/09/2021

Claudia is one of our Virtual Interns working with our Thailand team✨ She is working on finalising the FutureSense curricular focusing on reproductive health and menstruation, which follows the FutureSense style and model of inquiry-based learning📚🎨

If you’re interested in working on women’s health initiatives, check out our internships programs below☺️

https://buff.ly/3xALcfD

17/09/2021

“I am extremely blessed and grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the Challenges Abroad andFutureSense Foundation. It has been such a rewarding and insightful experience to be a part of the project! Ihope to be part of a similar project in the future! Thank you, Om Baral, Jordy Bradley, Neeru and VictoriaEriksson for all the support!” - Avnoor Brar, Bachelor of Education - Secondary✨✨✨

https://buff.ly/3xALcfD

16/09/2021

New blog alert🤩⚠️ Is Tanzania on your bucket list? Maybe not! But we have a new blog for you with all the reasons why you need to get yourself to Tanzania✈️ Hear from Lucy, our Student Engagement Coordinator, who’s been to Tanzania multiple times‼️ Head to the link below now.

When choosing where to go abroad, it’s easy to get lost in the idea of travelling to South America or Asia (I am guilty of this!). And while it is my dream to get over to Africa, very few travellers will choose to visit.

15/09/2021

The other week we got to catch up with who has been working and living overseas🤩✈️ We are so proud of Ellie and her positive attitude to make a difference in this world💛 Check out what she’s been up to since her time with Challenges Abroad👀

“I am currently working as a nanny in London and pursuing my postgraduate studies in Psychology. Volunteering in both Romania & Peru with Challenges Abroad taught me a great deal about myself as a person. It has taught me to acknowledge and be proud of the person I am. Challenges Abroad showed me there are other people who think like I do, who are passionate about the same things I am. It confirmed I am a person who can effectively and positively help others, whole communities, that I am a person who can ignite positive change. The experiences changed me because Challenges Abroad believed in me before I truly believed in myself. My experiences have impacted my life greatly and in the most wonderful way possible. I have learned to focus on the positive little things and pass on a little happiness to someone each day. I learned about myself and what I am capable of, my passions and my reasons for living. This is my favourite photo from volunteering in Peru, we both had the same necklace!”

Thanks Ellie for sharing your purpose with us, we are wishing you all the best in your studies🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

14/09/2021

Climate change is affecting countries all around the world and it is something we all need to be more aware about🌏🌱

As an organisation who is passionate about the environment and making sure younger generations are more alert on global issues, we make it our mission to be part of the solution💪🏽 Working alongside our charity the we ensure our programs align with the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the UN🌏

If you are passionate about environmental sustainability, head to the link below to see how you can make a greater impact with us✨

https://buff.ly/3xALcfD

08/09/2021

Are you wanting to take your studies into a career of international development but don’t know how to get there⁉️ This Thursday we have the perfect professional development webinar for you, for FREE✨

Hear from our guest presenter, Stefano Battain, the Global Livelihoods Advisor at War Child UK, and learn about his experience in the international development sector🌏

Stefano’s career has taken him into many different fields of work, including development and humanitarian issues, women empowerment and HIV/AIDS work‼️

This conversation is for anyone looking to get into the international working world, of any capacity.

⚠️Head to the link below to register⚠️

https://buff.ly/3mVQShW

07/09/2021

Courtney recently completed a Virtual Internship in Thailand where she spent 3 weeks contributing to our charity’s work on the promotion of 🌏 This included looking at safeguarding measures for female students and raising awareness of the support and protection available to them💛

“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Challenges Abroad and the FutureSense Foundation. Every person I worked with was friendly and extremely helpful. Everyone was super supportive, and helped me every step of the way to complete the project I was working on.

I was able to develop and better my team work and leadership skills immensely as well as work on my cultural awareness and ability to be adaptable.”

Our Virtual Internship is a unique opportunity, one where you get to project manage important initiatives with our charity‼️There are funding options available so please get in touch for more info👀👀

03/09/2021

Worried you may not have time to complete a virtual Internship⁉️ We offer the program at 3 weeks full time and 5 weeks part time so that you can complete your internship at a pace you are comfortable with💻

If you have other priorities or work, have a chat with us today and we will be more than happy to accomodate you and your schedule‼️ Click the link below for more info.

https://buff.ly/3xALcfD

31/08/2021

A virtual internship will equip you with many skills to prepare you for the working world🌏

“While a virtual internship is innately different from in-person volunteering, you should not let this stop you from giving it a try. This experience has truly helped me reaffirm my career trajectory and take my next step with newfound confidence. I feel grateful to have been involved with this program” - BRONTE✨✨✨

If you would like more info on this program, head to the link below!

https://buff.ly/3xALcfD

30/08/2021

Challenges Abroad Alumni, Jesse volunteered with us in Cambodia with and we got to ask her what she’s been up to💛💛

“Since volunteering with Challenges Abroad, I have finished my Bachelor of Nursing and started my graduate year! I’ve just started working on a surgical ward in a metro hospital having just completed 6 months in a rural hospital! Volunteering in Cambodia at the beginning of 2020 really grew my love for small communities and helping those who don’t always have access to healthcare which was really valuable in the rural hospital rotation of my graduate year. The skills and experiences I gained from working in a team whilst volunteering to help and aid others also made wonderful examples to share throughout my employment journey.

The work Challenges Abroad do, especially with children, is so important. Very grateful to have had this opportunity and I definitely recommend it to others!”