LATEST NEWS

  • CONTACT
  • 0161 870 6212
  • 1.413.517.0266

Welcome to Kaya Community blog

Find out the latest travel news and updates on our many of our volunteer abroad and intern abroad projects. We also regularly write about Responsible travel news and ethical developments around the world.

Voluntourism: Embracing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Are you ready to dive into a world where you can make a real difference? At Kaya, we work to put sustainable travel at the heart of our work. Volunteering whilst traveling is known as voluntourism. The ability to contribute to change whilst traveling countries and experiencing new cultures and...

A-Level Results? Here’s What To Do Next!

A-Level Results Day can be a big day for many students that want to embark on a career path straight from school. For other students, it might be scary not knowing what to do next. Like all big changes, leaving school can be daunting and even more scary when you did not get the results you were...

What are the Best Types of Internships?

Internships are a great stepping stone for students and graduates looking to gain experience in the working world. Both students and graduates can expose themselves to a variety of career paths and learn useful, transferable skills in multiple areas through internships. Interning abroad takes...

Best Places To Travel During Winter Break

Where To Travel For Winter Break As winter approaches, it’s time to start planning for your winter break getaway. Whether you’re a student looking for an adventure during your school holiday or a professional wanting to escape corporate life and make an impact this festive season, the best...

Why Is Traveling Important For Teens?

We all have first experiences that we wish we could relive time and time again. The idea of a teenager traveling alone can be daunting for both teens and parents. However, it’s important that we remember how incredible travel is for young people’s growth and transformation, as it can open...

10 Best Internships For This Fall

As a student or recent graduate, you will be torn between spending any chance you can get to find a job within your field or jetting off to see the world. Well, luckily for you, you can do both with fall internships abroad! Why Fall Internships Are A Good Idea Why intern abroad and not at home?...

Eswatini NCPs: It Takes A Village To Raise A Child

Why does it take a village to raise a child in Eswatini? According to a survey by Humanium in 2021, roughly 100,000 kids in Eswatini are orphaned due to their parents dying of HIV/AIDS and high poverty levels. This has led to important initiatives being created across the country, including...

Celebrating World Reef Day 2023: How to Conserve Coral Reefs

Why Is It Important To Conserve Coral Reefs? World Reef day is a day dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of our oceans’ rainforests – our coral reefs. This day is devoted to provoking responses to the deterioration of our coral reefs due to increased tourism, chemicals,...

International Guide To Travel Adapters & Plugs

What Travel Adapter Do I Need When I Travel To Other Countries? If you’re anything like us, you love to travel. If you’re planning to go abroad soon, you might be wondering, what type of plug adapter is needed in the country you’re traveling to? If you have came across this blog, you’re either one...

Explore More Ways To Support Indigenous Rights

Help fight for indigenous rights and protect local cultural and natural heritage. Join our local-native communities and learn from them.

My Experience in Cape Town

A Kaya intern describes his experience in Cape Town this summer!

What Is Women’s Empowerment All About?

If you are interested in issues around gender equality, consider working on a sustainable, locally-led women’s empowerment program.

Internships That Make a Difference #SDGAction

What can an international internship do for you – and the world? If you want to find internships in sustainable development, we have advice.