Projects Abroad Reviews 

Thanks to this program, I could improve my mental skills and learn about the idea of nature in Nepal.
It was a great time to understand Nepal`s culture and passion.

Project abroad was really supportive all the time during my project. Also, I experienced many things and learned a lot from the culture of Philippines. All the people and mostly the kids were kind and energetic. Even though the environment wasn’t good enough to study , they shared with each other and kept on studying by finding creative ways.

We could enjoy many meaningful things. Also, the coordinator was very kind.

My daughter recently returned from 2 weeks in the Galapagos with Projects Abroad. She had the most wonderful time. She got up close to lots of wildlife including the giant tortoise, turtles, sea lions, sea iguanas on the beach as well as boobies. The team were kept busy for their two weeks with lots of activities so they were not bored. Although I think my daughter had enough machete experience by the end of the two weeks 😂.
Given there were 3 flights each way, we took advantage of the option for a chaperone on the flights. That really helped give us peace of mind for the journey. The chaperone met us at Heathrow airport and was with the group for their entire trip, meeting us back at Heathrow 2 weeks later. She was great and we were reassured that our daughter was in safe hands.
All in all, this has been a truly memorable experience for our daughter and one she will never forget. She’s already looking at options for next summer and can’t wait.

I was provided with clear and accurate information about my project, including a list of items to pack, which was very helpful.

Childcare volunteer a truly unforgettable experience from the day I arrived.
Great team at Projects abroad who supported me throughout and a wonderful humbling experience

Incredible, helpful staff and experiences that will last my entire life!

Seeing the joy in the kids as we got to teach them about various things was really amazing!

The staff were fun and enjoyable. They made the experience safe and all the volunteers ensured.

Extremely disappointed by this program
No community created - no visibility on the purpose and objectives of the 2 weeks
No connecting with other participants

Shark conservation in Fiji was a spectacular experience to me, especially being amazed by how I become really close friends with other fellow volunteers, and got to dedicate a lot of effort onto mangrove restoration, coral/species identification, and the renowned shark dive. Last time, I had the opportunity to participate in reef conservation at Koh Tao, Thailand. Though both of the experience were amazing, I loved more of how I could form a cute family with people around me~

First of all, it was a good trip for me and had lots of fun.We had plenty of activities in the weekends but I was bored in the weekdays during the program.There were nothing to do after school. Also in my school we didn't do anything exept for just watching the children.Other schools did things like painting or things,but we didn't.I wanted to do something that I can't usually do. We didn't know when to go home because the last kid goes hone at like3 or 4pm.This was also boring.We couldn’t go out so much because we were still kids and our host mother wasn’t home every time.Even we got out, there was just shops like those in Japan.I wanted more activities from the project abroad.And the most thing I wanna say is that I wanted to stay in the village. It was completely different and I wanted to feel more FIJI. In a bad meaning it was too comfortable in the town and had small differences from Japan.I heard that they had more interaction with the villagers and had many experiences.
Though I tried hard to make my time better and we could do that just by moving by our selves.That was a good experience for me but also there were limits too.

My 16yo daughter had the experience of a lifetime in Cambodia, organised smoothly and confidently by the team at Projects Abroad throughout. Always there to answer questions and guide us in advance of the trip, and providing unbelievable opportunities once overseas. If you're thinking about supporting your child on new adventures, or for yourself to expand your horizons, you can trust Projects Abroad to ensure it will be everything you hoped ... and more!

The people their made it a truly great experience, they were so friendly and interesting so everything became much better. Each day had exiting and enjoyable activities and many you really felt made a difference. With amazing landscapes and wildlife creating an awesome atmosphere and experience. Despite long and bumpy drives that had great wildlife spotting opportunity but took up a lot of the day. As well as not being able to do some things because of timing constraints and weather.

Very well organized and easy to understand. Great for people who don't have any volunteering experience.

Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Cambodia with Projects Abroad. I participated in the 2-Week Care and Community Special Project “HSS Care,” which began on July 6, 2025, and lasted for two weeks. I was a little apprehensive, even though, being French, I was reassured because I knew there would be many other French people there, as a staff member who answered all my questions before I left had told me. During my flight to get there, I even had the chance to meet other volunteers who were participating in the same mission as me. Upon arrival, staff members were there to welcome us, and they were very friendly. After a short ride in the decorated minibus that would follow us throughout our stay, we arrived at the hotel. I really wasn't expecting such a hotel! I thought we would end up in a dingy hotel on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, but in the end we were in the heart of the capital in a perfectly decent hotel. From the very first dinner, there was a great atmosphere and everyone was talking to everyone else, getting to know who they would be spending the rest of their stay with. The mission took place on Silk Island in the middle of the Mekong River at Koh Dach Primary School. So every morning we had a short bus ride with a ferry to get there, which was very pleasant with the music and atmosphere in the minibuses. You can't imagine what an extraordinary experience it was, almost more memorable than a hyper-luxury trip. The kids ran to us from day one. Every morning when we went to school, they were so cheerful despite their poverty and it was a real pleasure to keep them occupied with games for half of the day. The other half of the day, we were in charge of renovating the school. For example, we planted grass and trees, built concrete walls, flagstones and swings, and repainted. For meals, we changed restaurants every day in the evenings, and the food was always very good, with plenty of choice. And on weekends, evenings and times out of school, lots of activities were organized and we sometimes had free time. As for safety, we were always accompanied by a member of staff. The hotel we stayed in during our trip to Angkor was really great, with a rooftop swimming pool and a great atmosphere.I've tried to be as complete as possible, because I know that you can be a little stressed before you leave, or even not sure you're leaving with the right agency. But believe me, this will be one of the best trips of your life, one that will warm your heart and make you feel like you're doing good. Excuse my English, I'm French after all.

Great experience. Team was easy to work with, well setup projects, great team. Once in a lifetime opportunity.

Best month of my life so far, hands down. I was lucky enough to spend 4 weeks in Tanzania on a medical internship, and never have I been more heartbroken to leave a place. Those 4 weeks reminded me why it is I want to study medicine, they gave me a true ‘why’ for the career I want to follow. Because I have every intention to come back, where instead of just observing, I can actually help.
I have never felt more welcome in a place, instantly, I as made to feel like I belonged there. My host family became a home away from home, the Projects Abroad staff became my mentors, my fellow interns, some of my coolest friends. The people I met while working or out on the weekend trips will remain in some of my fondest memories even if I never see them again.
I experienced so much, from spending a week in the Paediatric ICU, to working at outreaches where we saw over 100 patients, to watching a surgery on a 11 day old girl. Every day was new and challenged me differently, opening my eyes just a little bit more. Every moment I experienced left its impact on me, being immersed in a society and systems so different to those I grew up in.
These four weeks have left me more aware, more empathetic, but also more determined, and encouraged by humanity. I have realised how important it is to enjoy the little moments in life, that you just have to smile anyway.
So thank you to the Projects Abroad team who work so hard to make this all possible, you are amazing. Shout out to Dr Kassu, Jessica and Giver, who became my mentors, Danny, who always brings joy wherever he is and knows exactly how to appear at the right time, and of course Country Director Glory Matoi, for saving me through a near panic attack getting a visa, and just being the awesome person who makes sure everything is running smoothly. Thank you to Jovita and James, my beautiful host parents. I will come back to visit all of you, that, I promise.

I loved my experience in Tanzania! I made amazing friends and seriously had a once in a lifetime experience getting to learn about medicine up close and see all the beautiful things Tanzania has to offer! I seriously recommend to everyone--I was nervous at first to be so far from home for 4 weeks but this project genuinely changed my life