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Want to learn more about life on Raleigh Expedition, the lasting impact you’ll have, or get some gap year advice? You’re in the right place.

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From Care-Leaver to Venturer: How the Raleigh Bursary supported Josh

When Josh was selected to receive the SES Raleigh Explorer Award, he couldn’t have known it would lead to one of the…

Jamie BairdFebruary 5, 2025

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Benefits of Cross-Cultural Exchange with Raleigh International

One of our driving values at Raleigh International is for our Venturers to “live open-minded”. What do we mean…

Jamie BairdJanuary 22, 2025

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From Corporate Life to the Rainforest: Karen’s Raleigh Story

Inspired by a life-changing trip to Antarctica, Karen joined Raleigh as a Venturer Manager and site medic in Ghana in…

Jamie BairdJanuary 6, 2025

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Thank you for being with Raleigh in 2024!

2024 has been a big year for Raleigh International. Over the last twelve months, 352 young people have taken part…

Jamie BairdDecember 19, 2024

Raleigh International helped Oliver realise his dream

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Oliver’s Raleigh Story: From Tanzania to the Falkland Islands

Oliver joined a Raleigh Expedition to Tanzania in 2016 after graduating from university. Rather than diving straight into a career,…

Jamie BairdDecember 5, 2024

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Phil’s Borneo Expedition: Looking Back with Pride 20 Years Later

When Phil took part in his Raleigh Expedition to Borneo in 2004, he never could have known it would play…

Jamie BairdNovember 27, 2024

Raleigh International Venturers in Costa Rica

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How Raleigh Expeditions Can Boost Wellbeing Through Outdoor Adventure

Spending time outdoors has been shown to have significant, positive affects on our well-being. That's why we champion the power…

Jamie BairdNovember 18, 2024

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“I wouldn’t be as confident as I am without Raleigh”: How Raleigh International Helped Nikki Establish Her Values

Nikki grew up in the UK, where she spent over a decade enduring significant personal struggles and abuse. Determined to…

Jamie BairdNovember 15, 2024

Project Impact SES Raleigh Explorer Award South Africa Venturer Stories

Austin’s Raleigh Expedition

Austin, 19 and a care leaver from the UK, volunteered on a Raleigh Expedition in South Africa from June to…

Jamie BairdNovember 6, 2024

Ben with Fellow Raleigh International Venturers in South Africa

40 Years of Raleigh Alumni Project Impact Raleigh Expeditions South Africa Venturer Stories

Rediscovering Confidence Through Raleigh: Ben’s Story

Ben was searching for new inspiration and a reset when he decided to join a 10-week Raleigh Expedition to South…

Jamie BairdNovember 1, 2024

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From Care-Leaver to Venturer: How the Raleigh Bursary supported Josh

Benefits of Cross-Cultural Exchange with Raleigh International

From Corporate Life to the Rainforest: Karen’s Raleigh Story

Thank you for being with Raleigh in 2024!

Oliver’s Raleigh Story: From Tanzania to the Falkland Islands

Phil’s Borneo Expedition: Looking Back with Pride 20 Years Later

How Raleigh Expeditions Can Boost Wellbeing Through Outdoor Adventure

“I wouldn’t be as confident as I am without Raleigh”: How Raleigh International Helped Nikki Establish Her Values

Austin’s Raleigh Expedition

Rediscovering Confidence Through Raleigh: Ben’s Story

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