Are you worried about Mother Earth? 🌍

In a world increasingly shaped by the impacts of climate change, a new type of stress/anxiety has emerged for many about the future, now commonly referred to as eco-anxiety. It’s more than worry; it’s a deep, sometimes paralyzing distress about the future of our planet. It’s a feeling that can make the climate crisis feel both personal and overwhelming.

But here’s the good news: You are not alone in your worries about the future, and together, it doesn’t have to feel like a hopeless cause. In fact, it can be a powerful motivator, especially when it is led by action, connection, and hope. And that’s exactly what traveling with GIVE empowers within you.

1. Collective Action Beats Climate Paralysis

The changes happening to our planet may be larger than any one person can solve—but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless. In fact, collective action is one of the most powerful tools we have, not only to combat the crisis but to ease the mental burden of facing it.

GIVE trips are built around this principle. As a traveler, you’re not working alone. You’re joining a movement of passionate, like-minded individuals who share your values and want to make a difference, together.

And research backs this up: People who engage in collective action and see their efforts creating positive change tend to report higher levels of self-efficacy, hope, and emotional resilience.

2. Travel That Doesn’t Cost the Earth (Literally)

It’s easy to feel conflicted about travel when you’re environmentally conscious. Airplanes burn fossil fuels. Resorts generate waste. So, how do you reconcile wanderlust with sustainability?

GIVE offers a model of travel that’s regenerative, not extractive; one that is respectful of local communities and ecosystems and built on mutual respect. Our trips are designed to leave a net positive impact by supporting local economies, protecting ecosystems, and empowering communities to lead their own growth. Rather than just minimizing harm, GIVE amplifies good.

When you travel with GIVE, you’re not just offsetting your carbon footprint—you’re helping build something better in inspiring communities around the world.

3. Reconnect With Nature—And Yourself

Another remedy for eco-anxiety? Get outside.

Nature is a natural regulator of mental health. Whether you’re helping restore ancient jungles in Thailand, hiking through volcanic craters in Hawai’i, or surfing after a day of hands-on work in Nicaragua, GIVE trips ground you in the real, tangible beauty of our planet.

This is the kind of presence no social media feed can replicate, and it’s deeply healing.

Plus, being immersed in natural landscapes helps you remember what you’re fighting for. It turns the abstract “climate crisis” into something personal and worth protecting.

4. Unplug From the Doomscroll

Let’s face it: an overwhelming cycle of environmental (and societal) challenges and an endless scroll of intense headlines doesn’t do your mental health any favors. While staying informed is important, constantly consuming negative news can deepen eco-anxiety and feed feelings of helplessness.

A GIVE trip offers a rare chance to reset. No algorithm. No clickbait. Just real conversations, real people, and real change. We can promise you that breaking out of your comfort zone isn’t as scary as it seems, and it can do wonders for your overall wellness. When you break out of your comfort zone, you embrace the peace of the present moment. 

You’ll have the chance to slow down, unplug, and shift your focus from panic to purpose.

5. Build a Community That Keeps Giving

Perhaps the most lasting gift of a GIVE experience is the community it creates. The people you meet—fellow travelers, local leaders, passionate guides—become lifelong friends, family, and collaborators. They remind you that you’re not alone in this.

And after the trip ends? That momentum continues. GIVE alumni stay connected through our Ambassador program, local service projects, and global campaigns, finding ongoing ways to turn any concern into meaningful, sustained action.