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"Please send us MORE Britneys!" We received this glowing feedback from our equine therapy program in South Africa 🤩. We LOVE to see our volunteers on the ground making such a positive impact.

Visit our site for more info on our Equine Therapy program! https://hubs.la/Q024FmCh0

On International Coffee day we want to inspire you to check out some of the internships that we offer in coffee capitals around the world! We have internship placements in Vietnam, Kenya, Costa Rica, and Brazil. See more info on our website about how you can explore these fertile coffee grounds. ☕ https://hubs.la/Q023Tvwp0

Image Credit: El Toledo Coffee

Found some friends out at the fall study abroad fairs! Official scouting report: everyone's excited to go abroad! (Yes, even Pikachu and Pistol Pete)

OSU Center for Global Learning / SCSU International Student Association - ISA

Kaya has been selected as 1 of 4 finalists for the 2023 BYTA Ethical, Responsible, and Sustainable Tourism award!

This award recognizes businesses that are truly committed to being sustainable, responsible, and ethical in how they operate and interact with customers, the wider community and the environment. We're honored to be a finalist! 🎉

https://hubs.la/Q02378p40

Finalists Ethical - British Youth Travel Awards Shown below in alphabetical order are the finalists in the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism category. The winners will be announced on 22nd November in London. Find out more and book your tickets now to celebrate the very best of the British youth, student and educational travel industry

Earlier this week, Kaya had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful University of Wyoming campus for their annual Education Abroad - University of Wyoming fair! The kind staff and students never fail to put on a great show 🙂

Greetings from North Dakota! We had a great time representing World Endeavors and Kaya at the University of North Dakota and NDSU Study Abroad fairs last week! We’re grateful to be able to work with the charming study abroad staff at both schools and for the opportunity to connect with students who are excited for their next adventure abroad!

Shipments of new materials are out to our World Endeavors and Kaya reps for the fast approaching college study abroad fair season! We’re excited to tell you all about our new program and destination offerings!

🌍🌱 Discover just some of the projects that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Over 190 countries have committed to being the drivers of change of these goals, and we believe it is important for everyone to understand each goal. When you participate in Kaya’s impactful programs, not only will you contribute to the advancement of these goals, but you will also walk away knowing the importance of your contributions, and continue to contribute beyond your travels and into your future endeavors 🌱🌍

🍎📚Received your A-Level Results? ✍️🏆

Read our latest blog on what to do next after your A-level Results!

👉 https://www.kayavolunteer.com/what-to-do-after-getting-a-level-results

Some underwater shots from our recent island marine conservation volunteers!

📸: Olivia, Marine Conservation volunteer
📍: Koh Tao, Thailand

Join Kaya in observing International Day of Indigenous Peoples of the World 🌏❤️

This day is significant in honouring, bringing attention to, and commemorating indigenous people’s contribution to global conservation!
Join one of our Kaya projects to work with incredible NGOs protecting the rights of indigenous peoples as a volunteer or intern.

Looking to kick-start your career with the perfect internship? 🚀 Check out this must-read blog post on the Best Types of Internship Fields that will set you on the path to success.

From business to technology, healthcare to the arts – discover the fields that align with your passions and goals. 💼🎨🔬

Dive in and pave your way to a brighter future!

👉 Read the blog post here: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/best-types-of-internship-fields/

What are the Best Types of Internships? Learn what the best types of internships are for boosting your career and decide which field will benefit you most. Discover what internship is right for you!

📣 We are delighted to have been given funding by Turing Scheme UK for the 3rd year in a row📣

We look forward to working with our educational partners and delivering more once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for young people across the country!

Read more about our Turing programmes here:
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Fully Funded Experiences of a Lifetime Find out how we're making life-changing travel experiences more accessible by participating in the Turing Scheme Programme, funded by the UK government.

Calling all parents! 🌎

Looking for some guidance on where your teen should travel and why it’s so important?

Take a minute to check out this must-read article that delves into the potential that travel has for personal growth and cultural learning!

🔗Read here: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/why-is-traveling-important-for-teens/

Why Is Traveling Important For Teens? More teens are traveling abroad than ever before. So why is it so important for teens to travel abroad? Here are 5 benefits of living abroad that are essential.

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Everyone knows almost too well how life can become uninspiring. We totally agree with Lucy O’Brien at Stylist Magazine, who wrote a great piece on how taking a late gap year can help fight career fatigue.

In fact, out founder, Heilwig Jones, started Kaya after her gap year experience at the age of 27! If this article speaks to you, or if you’ve been experiencing some burnout, make sure you check out all of our great volunteer programs. You can join as a solo traveller on your next adventure, and even find your passion and forgotten energy! You could even discover a new career direction on an impactful project abroad..

Find out for yourself. 🌎❤️

Struggling with career fatigue? Here’s how to handle it (and when to change jobs) There's a big difference between the usual Sunday scaries and all-consuming work dread.

Happy 4th of July from everyone at Kaya! 🌎🇺🇸
Tell us how you’re celebrating this year?

Photo: Intern, Rebecca in Vietnam.

Kaya Director spent today with the folks at the International Internship Conference in Indiana, presenting on how to integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals into international internship programs.

It is great to engage with all the professionals working to get more students abroad on impactful internship placements!

International Internship Network on LinkedIn: #global #students #sdgs #internationalinternships #bestpractices… While we already recognize the many positive impacts of international internships on students, there are long lasting impacts which can make…

In honour of , read our latest blog on how you can help save our coral reefs!

The tides are changing for the 10th World Oceans Day. It’s time to take marine conservation a little more seriously! 🌊

Join Kaya on one of our marine projects as a marine conservation volunteer and help towards saving our oceans!

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Read our blog here: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/celebrating-world-reef-day-2023-how-to-conserve-coral-reefs/

In May, our program coordinator accompanied 6 students and faculty leader from Central Michigan University on a trip to Costa Rica to explore sustainability in the hospitality and tourism industry through a first hand view of country’s culture, historical sites, lectures and tourist destinations. Students who participated in this study abroad program came from different majors and all couldn’t be happier with their experience! 🇨🇷

⭐️"This was the experience of a lifetime and I am so grateful that I got to go. Our leader was great 🙂 " -Kaylee

⭐️"This was an amazing trip with incredible staff that made this trip a once in a lifetime experience. I couldn’t imagine having to plan this trip on my own and they took all the ease of it for me." -Kayli

⭐️"I had an amazing study abroad experience in Costa Rica through Kaya! Kaya’s program helped with the logistical side of traveling so all I had to do was enjoy the sights. Any trip with them would be guaranteed fun and the best way to see the culture of a country as well!!" -Emily

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If you’re looking for an impactful experience abroad, visit our website kayavolunteer.com to explore the array of gap year, internships, volunteer abroad and group programs we have to offer to make a world of difference!

Happy World Environment Day! Celebrate World Environment Day with Kaya Responsible Travel this June 5th. 🌎

This year, the event is held in Côte d’Ivoire and is devoted to , which works towards no.12 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals: Responsible Consumption and Production.

Our eco gap year, intern and volunteer abroad programs are amazing opportunities to contribute to this initiative and to environmental awareness. By providing responsible travel, local communities and environments benefit from your participation.

This World Environment Day - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reorient & Diversify. Turn off the tap and spread environmental awareness to help beat plastic pollution.

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Our Kaya team members Heilwig Jones, Founder and Director, and Tara Woessner, Groups Program Coordinator, are enjoying their time in Washington DC for the 75th NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo! We are looking forward to a full week of connecting with colleagues and friends in the international education community, to learn, engage, and inspire an inclusive future. We would love to connect with you, stop by and see us at Booth 851!

The Kaya team are looking forward to attending the Forum on Education Abroad conference in Seattle next week. We are excited to catch up, in-person, with our colleagues again. If you are attending and want to book a meeting with the team, please do drop us a note!

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Our friends at are giving away over $1,000 in Travel Prizes! Leave a review about your Kaya program here https://bit.ly/3cDYNOf and post a quote from your review on IG, FB, or Twitter to spread the word! Deadline for entries is October 31st. Good luck!!

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Wanting to engage with new cultures? Explore new environments? Empower yourself and communities to tackle sustainable development? Well, to help you do so, we are offering $100/£75 off for any program arriving in country in 2022!

Contact our amazing placement advisors to start making plans!

Thank you GlobeSmart for sharing this article on gender fluidity and its historical cultural presence!

Kaya encourages participants of all gender identities to take part in our programs abroad and will support you along the way as you navigate a new culture.

https://www.globesmart.com/blog/the-indigenous-origins-of-gender-fluidity/

The Indigenous Origins of Gender Fluidity Discover the origins of gender fluidity in indigenous communities around the world to grow your understanding of gender diversity.

As we celebrate the World's Indigenous Peoples this week we wanted to share a few great internship and service learning programs that work alongside indigenous communities and help to amplify traditional knowledge.

This year the UN has designated the focus towards the "Role of Indigenous Women in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Knowledge." Learn more here >> https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day

https://www.kayavolunteer.com/support-indigenous-rights

Support Indigenous Rights - Kaya Responsible Travel Help fight for indigenous rights and protect local cultural and natural heritage. Join our local-native communities and learn from them.

We love hearing from our interns!

https://www.kayavolunteer.com/my-experience-in-cape-town

My Experience in Cape Town - Kaya Responsible Travel A Kaya intern describes his experience in Cape Town, exploring all that his internship and location have to offer!

Get ready for some amazing highlights from South Africa! One of our Human Rights interns, will be taking over for the day - stay tuned!

This amazing group from visited both Peru and Brazil this summer to explore different education systems and engage cross culturally with local students! And while there saw not one, but two - Machu Picchu and Christ the Redeemer!

Not a bad classroom ☀️📚

spent 10 days exploring life, culture, and education in Peru and Brazil! This included, of course, a day at Machu Picchu to learn about the Inca history and how it plays a part in present day Peru! 🏔

So proud of our Turing Scheme students who made lifelong friends at our Kaya site in Morocco this March. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/20108989.students-hyndburn-academy-enjoy-visit-morocco/

Students enjoy trip to Morocco as part of new study programme A GROUP of Year 10 students from The Hyndburn Academy, Rishton, travelled to Morocco as part of the new UK Turing Scheme with another group heading…

As we celebrate Earth Day, we want to share this unique opportunity to join our info session with our wildlife sanctuary project leader in Zimbabwe on April 27th!

During the session you will learn all about our pre-vet and wildlife orphanage volunteer placements, covering everything from the history of the sanctuary (one of the oldest in Zimbabwe!) to what the daily life on the sanctuary looks like.

To join the session, register here: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/info-session-wildlife-orphanage-and-rescue-sanctuary-in-zimbabwe

Today is an amazing day - it is EARTH DAY!
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Though we believe every day is Earth Day, it is important to take this day to reflect on all the good work our participants and in-country partners have done and all the incredible work that will be done in the way of sustainable development and conservation!
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So thank you one and all for supporting Kaya and our mission to provide educational programs that do right by our beautiful Earth and the people who live here!

📣 We are hiring! 📣

Looking for a full-time person who is passionate about international education to join as a manager on our University Relations and Group Programs Team!

Interested? Send us a message or apply on our site! We look forward to meeting you!

https://www.kayavolunteer.com/kaya-job-vacancies

Happy World Health Day!

This year, the focus of is "Our Planet, Our Health." Public health and our environment are intertwined - when our planet suffers, humans suffer and vice versa.

We have put together a few blog posts that focus on ways you can help make sustainable change in the area of public health and sustainable development - take a look!

Contribute to Global Good Health and Well-Being: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/contribute-to-global-good-health-and-well-being

Why Sustainable Food Systems Matter: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/why-sustainable-food-systems-matter-and-where-you-come-in

Internships focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/internships-that-make-a-difference

The Kaya students from and have been enjoying their first week in Morocco with the students in the old Medina of . Next week they will be celebrating Ramadan together!

So happy to have students culturally engage in person again!

What is women’s empowerment all about, and why is gender equality so hard to achieve? And, most importantly, how can you help – sustainably and responsibly?

https://www.kayavolunteer.com/what-is-womens-empowerment-all-about

What Is Women’s Empowerment All About? - Kaya Responsible Travel If you are interested in issues around gender equality, consider working on a sustainable, locally-led women’s empowerment program.

Want to intern or volunteer in South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, or Zambia in 2022? Then we have good news - for a limited time we are offering a discount on several of our programs!

Check out the here for more info: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/spring-savings-on-selected-africa-programs-in-2022

Happy International Women's Day! ⁠
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"Real change lies within all of us." - Megan Rapinoe ⁠
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Want to intern or volunteer with an organization promoting gender equality and women's empowerment? Check out our programs here: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/volunteer-abroad/project-types/community/womens-empowerment-volunteer