24 Trip Experience Leaders from different Nordic countries and 3 GCT/OAT office managers recently spent several hours at the organization learning about this movement and making candles. The Association provides day‑care services for adults with severe or profound mental and functional disorders. Their program focuses on meaningful daily activities, strengthening self‑care abilities, fostering communication and… Read more »
Imagine being born intelligent, curious, full of potential… and still being left behind simply because no one gave you access to a smart phone or a laptop. That is the reality for far too many children. In a world driven by technology, digital learning is no longer a privilege. It is no longer a bonus…. Read more »
“We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.” ~ Mother Teresa In partnership with Wine to Water East Africa, Grand Circle Foundation brought clean, sustainable water to the Njia Panda School… Read more »
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…. Read more »
At Grand Circle Corporation, community service is a fundamental aspect of who we are and with the help of Grand Circle Foundation, our regional offices are able to share their efforts. “We are pleased to share the successful completion of the Good Hope Crèche community renovation project, which was finished on 21 November 2025. On… Read more »
In partnership with Wine to Water East Africa, Grand Circle Foundation brought clean, sustainable water to the community of Karatu, Tanzania—but the journey wasn’t easy. Hear from Wine to Water, community leaders, the drilling team, and the Foundation’s own Sandra Vaughan in the video above. Did you know that more than 1,000 children under the… Read more »
Giving back is in the DNA of OAT associates as evidenced by the 55 trip leaders and associates who gathered at the Pu Ong Kha school in Thailand. Please read below the story shared with us by Khemvadee Maspiyawong, the OAT Program Services Manager in Bangkok. The school currently serves 103 students aged 5–12, including… Read more »
“If one girl with an education can change the world, just imagine what 130 million can do.” ~ Malala Yousafzai Dear Friend, In many parts of Africa, improving girls’ access to education is the gateway to economic empowerment and breaking the cycle of poverty. But as a woman, mother, and former teacher, I believe it… Read more »
Ending Period Poverty: Dignity, Equality, and Opportunity for Every Girl This year in Kenya, Grand Circle Foundation celebrated a milestone: schools now have clean, safe water, private cubicles for girls to change in, proper handwashing areas, and even incinerators for safe disposal. But with progress came a hard question: what good are facilities if girls… Read more »
In the spirit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy and the Grand Circle commitment to meaningful community involvement, on July 25th OAT associates from the Cape Town office volunteered at the Firgrove Primary School. On the day of our visit, each associate from our office dedicated 67 minutes to support a teacher in their classroom. This hands-on… Read more »
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