Our Challenges
Education & Community
Interested in inspiring and engaging children with learning? Joining one of our international education or community programs is the perfect opportunity to travel overseas and facilitate workshops to local children to improve their conversational English and introduce STEM topics.
Environment & Climate Action
Our environment-focused challenges are directly linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 & 15: ‘Climate Action’ and ‘Life on Land’. You’ll get to help local communities overseas develop and implement sustainable practices that not only benefit them, but the environment as well!
Health & Well-Being
Are you a health science, allied health or medicine student, or have qualifications in the field? Our overseas healthcare challenges will be the perfect fit for you! You’ll be able to use your skills to work on real public health initiatives overseas that improve community health, while also gaining a first-hand understanding of the challenges that face the health systems in our partner communities.
Wildlife & Adventure
Want to travel overseas and make a difference in one of our partner communities but also seeking that adrenaline rush? Look no further than our Adventure Challenges! As well as working on your international project, you could be trekking into the Himalayas, climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, working with Elephants, or making your way to the mystical Machu Picchu!
Leadership Development
Do you want to develop your leadership overseas? Look no further than our Challenge Leader program! We invest in our Challenge Leaders, providing ongoing mentoring and professional leadership training that will add tremendous value to your CV and help shape you into a global leader.
Overseas Internships
Want to get a real taste for overseas community development? Our international internships give you the opportunity to spend 4-12 weeks working with our overseas teams to solve complex issues. Perfect for Australian students interested in community development, health, education, business or social enterprise!
Virtual Internships
Want to get a real taste for overseas community development? Our virtual internships give you the opportunity to spend 3-5 weeks working with our overseas teams to solve complex issues. This program will allow you to develop your skillset and contribute to international social impact, all from the comfort of your home. You’ll gain international exposure while enhancing your employability and engaging directly with our in-country teams and community members. Virtual internships are available and on offer for both university and high school students looking to develop their skills and make an impact.
The Challenges Abroad Difference
Student Impact
Developing the next generation of Global Citizens, who as future leaders will help shape a better future for everyone.
Community Impact
Short-term programs with positive, long-term impacts on local communities.
Environmental Impact
Creating a more sustainable future for everyone as we become a carbon neutral organisation.