Proud to share an inspiring update from the Grand Circle Foundation.

In 2025, the Foundation surpassed its $1.1M donation goal — completing $1.4M in projects supporting education, WASH initiatives, community development and cultural preservation around the world.
Even more meaningful: 100% of traveler donations go directly to these projects, with all overhead covered by GCC.
During recent visits to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Tanzania, including all 14 schools we support in those countries, I witnessed firsthand how this work creates cleaner water, improved sanitation, stronger schools, and brighter futures for local communities.
I saw firsthand the joy on the children’s faces when they welcomed me, and the teachers’ enthusiasm and appreciation for our support. I was also humbled to learn what it takes for children to be educated in these regions.  I came away grateful for the warm welcome and inspired by all that the Foundation has achieved.
Grateful for our associates, Trip Experience Leaders, travelers, and partners who make this impact possible.
In two of the schools I visited in Tanzania, we partnered with Wine to Water to dig two boreholes, providing access to clean water. This has enabled proper sanitation, water for gardens, and cooking at the schools. Our goal is to provide the remaining three schools in Tanzania with access to clean water this year.

Please see below some pictures from my visits, along with a video from Chidobe school in Zimbabwe about the impact GCF has had on the school.

In addition to the work GCF does with our partners, our regions also step up each year to do community service in their regions.  Below are some highlights from 2 regions doing great work!

Cape Town Service Project – Good Hope Play Center

OAT associates from the Cape Town office spend the day refurbishing the Good Hope child care center

Thailand Service project at Pu Ong Ka Primary School

56 Associates and Trip Leaders from Thailand spend the day cleaning and landscaping this small rural school of 103 students.