Community Immersives
Immersive Learning Experiences: Exploring 2030 Agenda Priorities
2030 Humanitarian Leadership Series
Embark on a transformative, learning experience by venturing out of your comfort zone and into new horizons to develop your skills as a humanitarian leader. Learn to actively address critical global challenges through cross-cultural knowledge exchange, working towards the 2030 vision of a more inclusive, equitable world.
Learn more about the programs we offer by browsing through them below.
Program Highlights
Community engagement: Dive into the vibrant culture of the country you are visiting through an authentic homestay experience, immersing yourself in the daily life of a local.
Mentorship from subject matter experts: Enhance your understanding of humanitarian development by tapping into the wealth of knowledge from specialists in the field.
Collaboration with local organisations: Forge connections with in-country partners, gaining a deeper understanding of local contexts while co-benefiting from knowledge sharing.
Cultural immersion: Immerse yourself in language and cultural exploration, enhancing your cross-cultural competency while enjoying the rich cultural heritage of your host country.
Networking with diverse peers: Cultivate valuable connections with an inspiring group of individuals, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas.
Future Programs
Fiji 2026:
Place-Based Leadership & Resilience
Explore leadership and resilience in highland communities within a Pacific Island context, considering social, economic, and environmental interactions in a tourism-dependent and hazard-prone country.
This 10-day immersive program delves into the challenges faced by remote communities, including natural hazards, environmental variability, and economic dependencies. Participants will engage with local leaders, community members, and regional experts through workshops, field visits, and structured dialogues. The program emphasizes understanding local governance, gender dynamics, livelihoods, and resource stewardship, equipping participants with practical insights and skills for context-responsive leadership and sustainable community resilience.
- Dates: 29th June – 8th July 2026
- Starting/ Ending Location: Nadi, Fiji
Nepal November 2026:
Resilience & Justice
Explore the social consequences of natural disasters and the long-term ‘human cost’ of reduced economic opportunity.
This 10-day immersive program explores disaster recovery, social challenges and associated risks such as human trafficking in a country working towards the establishment of sustainable tourism. During the program, participants will engage in site visits, interviews, field trips to earthquake recovery sites and counter human trafficking organisations to explore the role of tourism in this complex setting. The program also includes an immersive homestay experience that provides participants with insight into local customs and everyday life.
- Dates: 22nd November – 1st December 2026
- Starting / Ending Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal 2027:
Resilience in Reflection – Lessons from Disaster Recovery in Nepal
Explore Nepal’s journey of resilience in the face of natural hazards and climate risks.
This 10-day immersive program explores disaster risk reduction (DRR) lessons from Nepal, 12 years after the 2015 earthquake. Participants will engage with local communities, experts, and policymakers to examine the successes and challenges in building resilience, recovery efforts, and future preparedness strategies in the face of ongoing risks.
- Dates: April 2027
- Starting/Ending Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
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