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Global Regeneration Steward Fellowship

by: Thriving Futures 2100

A learning adventure combining travel, community, mentorship, and real-world projects across Canada, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Develop practical skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, creative media, and environmental understanding while exploring future career pathways, building lifelong friendships, and contributing to the creation of Thriving Futures 2100 educational experiences. Participants explore forests, rivers, mountains, coastlines, villages, and cities while living and learning in small international cohorts. Activities include field excursions, storytelling, nature connection, creative media production, theatre, music, mapping, group projects, community discussions, and mentorship sessions. In the Foundations Program, participants work in teams to design immersive Thriving Futures 2100 learning experiences based on topics that most interest them, developing practical skills in presentation, facilitation, event design, and communicating ideas that inspire positive change.

Program Highlights

Live and learn with a small international cohort while exploring diverse landscapes and cultures across Canada, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Combine travel, field exploration, mentorship, and community living with meaningful projects focused on the future of communities, education, and regeneration.

Develop practical skills in presentation, facilitation, filmmaking, photography, theatre, music, digital media, and immersive storytelling.

Work in teams to help design Thriving Futures 2100 Living Learning Events, gaining experience in project development, collaboration, communication, and event creation.

Explore your interests, strengths, and future opportunities while building confidence, leadership skills, lifelong friendships, and a global network of peers and mentors.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Nelson, Canada
  • Victoria, Canada
  • Perpignan, France
  • Girona, Spain
  • Kanchanaburi, Thailand
  • Petchaburi, Thailand
Starts At: $2,800 for 20 days
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year Round
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Eco Tours
  • Ecology
  • Nature Tours
  • Trekking
Types:
  • Adventure Travel
  • Experiential Learning
  • Self-Discovery
  • Study Abroad
  • Wilderness
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nelson, Canada
  • Victoria, Canada
  • Perpignan, France
  • Girona, Spain
  • Kanchanaburi, Thailand
  • Petchaburi, Thailand

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Eco Tours
  • Ecology
  • Nature Tours
  • Trekking
  • Types
  • Adventure Travel
  • Experiential Learning
  • Self-Discovery
  • Study Abroad
  • Wilderness

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • During College
  • Post High School

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Group

Starts At

  • 20 days: $2,800
  • 10 weeks: $10,000

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Wifi Costs
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Group Meals
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Guide / Chaperone
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Training
  • Laundry
  • Academic Advising
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Micro-Credential(s) / Certification(s)
  • Textbooks / Reading Materials
  • Course Materials
  • Teaching Practicum
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Emergency Support

Program Cost Excludes

  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa Fees
  • International SIM Card
  • International Airfare
  • Background Check Fees

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • Master’s degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Associate degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application
  • Background Check

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this program only for gap-year students?

No. While the Fellowship is designed with gap-year students in mind, it is also open to university students, recent graduates, educators, homeschoolers, creative practitioners, and anyone seeking a meaningful learning adventure, new skills, and a clearer sense of direction.

What skills will I develop during the Fellowship?

Participants develop practical skills in communication, teamwork, leadership, creative media, presentation, facilitation, systems thinking, ecological awareness, project development, and collaborative problem-solving. Many participants also gain greater confidence, independence, and clarity about future educational and career pathways.

Do I need experience in environmental studies or outdoor education?

No prior experience is required. Participants come from diverse backgrounds and interests. The program is designed for curious learners who are willing to explore, collaborate, and engage with new ideas, experiences, and communities.

What will a typical day look like?

Days vary by location and project, but often include field excursions, group discussions, creative workshops, mentorship sessions, collaborative projects, community activities, and time for reflection and exploration. The balance of learning, adventure, and community life is a central part of the experience.

What happens after the Fellowship?

Participants join an international network of peers, mentors, educators, and community partners. Many continue into advanced programs, community projects, future Thriving Futures 2100 events, university studies, teaching, environmental work, creative careers, entrepreneurship, or other pathways inspired by their Fellowship experience.

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