Your journey begins here.
Live, learn, and connect alongside the Malbago village in the Philippines.
What You Will Experience
Adventure
Joy
Learning
Impact
Connection
Food
Culture
Reflection
What You Will Experience
A Typical Day
Capture Your Memories
Throughout the journey, you’ll create your own Gratitude Reflection Book — a place to record moments, thoughts, and realisations.
Student Impact Stories
Living in the village showed me how much I take for granted
Tia Needs
I didn’t expect this experience to change me as much as it did.
Darcy Cameron
I came home more confident and deeply grateful.
- Maitland Ward
See what it’s really like...
Watch the video - then get ready to start your own adventure.
Student FAQ
Not at all.
You don’t need to be loud, confident, or extroverted to belong here. Some students arrive quietly, observe first, and grow into the experience in their own way. There’s space for every personality — just show up as yourself.This is really common. Most students don’t know many people beforehand, but through shared experiences, you form strong connections quickly. By the end, it genuinely feels like you are a part of one big immersion family.
Each day is different, but usually includes time with the local community, hands-on experiences, and group reflection. It’s a mix of meaningful moments, challenge, and a lot of fun along the way.
Yes. The program is carefully planned with experienced facilitators, clear supervision, and strong local partnerships. Your safety and well-being are always the priority.
That’s completely normal. You’re supported the whole way through — by staff, facilitators, and your group. Most students find that those moments actually become some of the most important parts of the experience.
Yes — you’ll still have access to your phone at appropriate times. The goal is to stay connected when needed, while also being present in the experience. The final decision on when you have access to your phone will be made by your school staff.
Not at all. You don’t need to be “good” at anything — just open to getting involved. Everything is guided, and the experience is about learning, not being perfect.
This is not a tour or a school camp. It’s one of the most immersive service learning experiences offered anywhere.
You’ll live, learn, and connect within a real community — not as a visitor, but as someone involved. That level of immersion is what makes it so powerful. Students return with a completely different perspective on their life, their opportunities, and the impact they can have.
