- Tanzania
- Arusha
- Kenya
- Peru
- Cusco
- Ecuador
- Galapagos
- Cambodia
- Phnom Penh
- Nepal
- Kathmandu
- Chitwan
About Program
Projects Abroad's Gap Programs offer a unique blend of adventure, community engagement, and personal growth.
Designed for young adults aged 17 to 24 years old seeking meaningful travel experiences, our programs combine cultural immersion, volunteer work, and outdoor activities to foster global citizenship and develop essential life skills.
Choose from diverse destinations worldwide and embark on a journey of self-discovery, cultural exchange, and lasting impact.
With expert support, comprehensive inclusions, and a focus on safety, our Gap Programs provide an enriching and transformative experience for young adventurers.
Combine two or more Gap Projects for a multi-continent adventure!
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Impact
We are committed to sustainable practices that benefit local communities and the environment.
Our initiatives:
► Climate-positive projects
► Low-impact travel model
► Increased biodiversity
Partnering with Ecologi
We have partnered with Ecologi to offset more carbon emissions than we generate.
Planting trees for a greener future
We plant a tree for every volunteer who joins our projects.
Long-term impact
Our projects are designed to create long-term, positive change for communities and the environment.
Join Projects Abroad, a force for good connecting volunteers with communities. Build green futures, fight inequality, and empower locals on impactful adventures.
Visit our website to learn more about our impact worldwide.
Popular Programs
Start off in the heart of the Andes in Cusco, Peru and dive right into a rich culture by working on community initiatives and exploring ancient architectural sites such as Machu Picchu. Next you'll take a boat deep into the Amazon Rainforest to help care for 50+ exotic animals and support crucial conservation work. Lastly you will find yourself on the famous Galapagos Islands to work on Giant Tortoise Conservation, Youth Development and Education Support and visit the Darwin Research Station.
The East Africa program covers two locations: Kenya and Tanzania. Students start to work at Soysambu Conservancy for two weeks. Over the weekend, you’ll visit two stunning national parks filled with African wildlife. In Tanzania. you can choose from Education, Human Rights/Women’s Empowerment, Public Health, and Microfinance projects. You’ll also enjoy cultural enrichment through a basic Maasai Language Course and be involved in a community development project
In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, you'll join a mixture of worthwhile projects to support disadvantaged communities. One week will also be spent in Siem Reap to visit historic and cultural sites such as the world famous Angkor Wat! In Nepal, you'll work at a local school assisting with classes and at building project. Afterwards, you’ll travel up into the foothills of the Himalayas to join Conservation efforts, helping to preserve natural habitats for many critical species.