Educational travel
Community-Based Experiential Learning
Short-term experiential programs designed with educators, guided by local leaders, and built around student growth.
Faculty-Led • Alternative Breaks • Custom Groups • Individual Enrollment
Grassroots Partnerships &
Community-Led Projects
Curriculum-Integrated
Experiential Learning
You Teach, We Handle
Everything Else
Proven Record of Impact
Rated 4.9/5
& Community-Led Projects
Experiential Learning
Everything Else
You Bring the Educational Vision. We Help Bring It to Life.
GIVE partners with universities and schools to create community-based experiential learning programs that connect academic goals with locally led engagement, intercultural learning, responsible travel, and student growth.
From program design and recruitment to travel preparation, logistics, risk management, and in-country support, our team helps manage the complexity behind the experience, so educators can focus on teaching, mentorship, and meaningful connection.
Trusted by Educators, University Partners & Students
Supporting purpose-driven programs since 2011
Award-winning programs. Experiences rated 4.9/5.
Trusted Partner
How a Partnership Comes Together
Built for Educators
Step 1
Define Your Goals
Learning objectives, audience, timing, and institutional priorities.
Step 2
Design the Experience
Itinerary, community partnerships, academic integration, and budget.
Step 3
Prepare Your Students
Recruitment, travel guidance, handbooks, and cultural preparation.
Step 4
Travel, Learn & Grow
24/7 support, community engagement, reflection, and continued learning.
Flexible Program Models
Designed Around Your Goals
Choose an established program or work with our team to create an experience around your students, curriculum, and institutional requirements.
Faculty-Led Programs
Collaboratively designed short-term programs built around faculty learning objectives, course themes, and student needs.
Alternative Breaks
Community-based programs combining service, education, reflection, cultural learning, and responsible travel.
Custom Student Groups
Flexible programs for academic departments, schools, clubs, leadership cohorts, and other organized groups.
Individual Enrollment
Established GIVE programs students can join independently during summer and academic breaks.
Safety & Operational Credibility
Thoughtful Preparation. Comprehensive Support.
Trained Staff
Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification at minimum, plus training in risk management, leadership, decision-making, and cultural awareness.
Local Expertise
Programs are led with support from experienced local leaders and long-term community partners who have been with us since day one.
Emergency Planning
Location-specific emergency action plans, communication procedures, evacuation planning, and local response partnerships.
Vetted Operations
Careful review of accommodations, transportation, activities, healthcare access, local conditions, and program partners.
24/7 Support
Program leaders remain connected to GIVE HQ, with access to emergency and evacuation resources throughout the program.
Student Preparation
Clear expectations, safety guidance, activity briefings, and cultural preparation delivered before and during travel.
13,000+ |
Travelers since 2011 |
4.9/5 rating |
from 3,000+ reviews |
35%+ of students |
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The immersive experience can’t be replicated in a classroom. Standing knee-deep in water, clearing invasive species side-by-side with local leaders who describe the intricacies of their ancient fishponds is not something students can absorb by reading.
International Recognition by the United Nations
Global Learning. Local Leadership.
Your students learn alongside communities creating real solutions to environmental and social challenges. In recognition of this locally led approach, community initiatives supported through GIVE were featured by the United Nations at COP28 as examples of innovative climate action and sustainable development. The foundation of our work aligns closely with many of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
12. Responsible Consumption
14. Life Below Water
4. Quality Education
17. Partnerships for the Goals
5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work & Economic Growth
13. Climate Action
4. Quality Education
Ready to connect about your ideal program?
Planning a group trip abroad takes time and careful preparation, and we’re here to make it as seamless as possible. Share your goals for your students using the contact form below, or schedule a call with us to discuss how we can bring your vision to life. We look forward to connecting with you soon!