What I’ll be doing

In July of 2026, after completing my GCSE’s, I’ve committed to participating in an expedition to Borneo, Idoneisa for four weeks.

Run by Camps International and in conjunction with my school, this trip will be a once in a lifetime experience. During the four weeks, I will be involved with:

Ecotourism and recycling initiatives

Working with a local NGO on a recycling centre which gives local people a place to recycle plastic waste so it doesn’t end up on the beaches.

Village enhancement projects

Improving facilities for the rapidly growing population of Bongkud. Projects may include constructing a youth centre, improving the drainage system to ensure cleaner and healthier living.

Habitat conservation

Batu Puteh is an incredible haven for a large majority of Borneo’s wildlife including orangutans, elephants and proboscis monkeys, and is one of the world’s most important natural habitats. I will be involved with conservation work by helping to tackle deforestation.

For the final part of the expedition, I will be travelling down to the Malaysian coast and learning about marine wildlife. Part of this experience will include achieving a PADI underwater scuba diving qualification.