South Africa
Durban - Thanksgiving Trip
11/21 - 11/30/2025
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OVERVIEW
South Africa is a country with diverse landscapes from rugged coastlines to rolling hills and sprawling savannas. It’s a place where people from different cultures and backgrounds come together to create a unique and vibrant society. Durban is a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. However, like many places in the world, it faces significant social and economic challenges. Apartheid, poverty, malnourishment, and lack of education are major issues that affect the most vulnerable members of society, especially children. A trip to Durban, South Africa aims to help vulnerable children break the cycle of poverty through education.
IMPACT
With an emphasis on sustainable development, this trip aims to provide long-term solutions to address the educational needs of the local community. Work projects might include painting, making infrastructure improvements, working in the school garden, preparing meals for the students, or teaching in a classroom. You'll be helping to create a nurturing learning environment that empowers vulnerable children.
STORY
Experience beauty and gratitude in a life-changing way. It’s intense. It’s powerful. It’ll shake you up. In fact, it may just spark a whole new direction for you. GO help create a more sustainable future for children in Durban.
South Africa is a country with diverse landscapes from rugged coastlines to rolling hills and sprawling savannas. It’s a place where people from different cultures and backgrounds come together to create a unique and vibrant society. Durban is a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. However, like many places in the world, it faces significant social and economic challenges. Apartheid, poverty, malnourishment, and lack of education are major issues that affect the most vulnerable members of society, especially children. A trip to Durban, South Africa aims to help vulnerable children break the cycle of poverty through education.
IMPACT
With an emphasis on sustainable development, this trip aims to provide long-term solutions to address the educational needs of the local community. Work projects might include painting, making infrastructure improvements, working in the school garden, preparing meals for the students, or teaching in a classroom. You'll be helping to create a nurturing learning environment that empowers vulnerable children.
STORY
Experience beauty and gratitude in a life-changing way. It’s intense. It’s powerful. It’ll shake you up. In fact, it may just spark a whole new direction for you. GO help create a more sustainable future for children in Durban.
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