Based in Brazil, BHZ Connection focuses on transforming the lives of children and adolescents from vulnerable Brazilian communities marked by socioeconomic inequality. It provides a safe, welcoming environment designed to combat school truancy, youth violence, and low educational attainment. BHZ Connection serves roughly 100 young people, primarily supporting them through a mix of informal education, community-centred programmes, and dynamic cultural exchanges.

EcoSwell is a multiple award winning non-profit organisation located in Lobitos, the surfing paradise of northern Peru. Students who have participated in EcoSwell's volunteering programme have described their experience as life altering and transformational. The organisation focuses on helping vulnerable communities in Peru develop sustainably by carrying out infrastructure projects, socio-environmental and educational initiatives, thus implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Students can choose to volunteer at EcoSwell in the following disciplines:

• Renewable Energy
• Public Health
• NGO Management
• Ecosystem restoration & reforestation
• Water and Sanitation
• Research
• Marketing and social media

Through its work EcoSwell has impacted over +35,000 people, working hand in hand with local communities, with local government, private sector entities and with some of the best universities in the world.

Volunteering internationally, whether remotely or abroad, is an exciting and rewarding way to make a difference in communities overseas. The University's Volunteering Team has a dedicated arm to support you if you are thinking about volunteering to benefit communities abroad.

Travelteer brings an innovative concept to the forefront of responsible travel and ethical volunteerism. Their philosophy is to blend awe-inspiring adventure with high impact volunteering while maintaining a safe, social environment creates the ultimate experience.