A greater purpose

Career Breaks

Have you always wanted to travel, but never had the chance to? Or learn a new language? Or just take a break? Have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? 

Have you always wanted to contribute to meaningful change in the world? 

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, a career break sounds like exactly the thing you need. Whether you’re passionate about women’s empowerment and gender equality, eager to teach children, or interested in sustainable public health, we’re committed to community work that makes a positive – and measurable – impact. 

Take a break, contribute to sustainable change, travel the world – and make a difference.

Positive<br/>impact

Positive
impact

Build a better world by contributing to vital, locally-led project work that strives for a more just and equitable future.
Ethical<br/>work

Ethical
work

In line with the UN’s SDGs, we are committed to ethical and sustainable engagement with our local partners and communities.
Beautiful<br/>community

Beautiful
community

Learn from the world’s most unique and significant cultures, in breathtaking remote locations.

What are career breaks all about?

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Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for community development programs abroad. Up to ZAR 100,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Oct.