The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report
Abroad Escape helps students, young adults, gap year travellers and parents choose realistic volunteer abroad programs. Many of the programs we recommend are operated on the ground by The Green Lion, our long-term program partner.
This page explains what The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report tells us about their local project network, policies, program categories and selected examples from 2025. It is here so you can see more clearly who is behind many of the programs before you apply.
Abroad Escape does not claim that we personally delivered every result in the report. The figures and examples on this page come from The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report. We use them here as partner context, not as independent Abroad Escape statistics.
Source: Read the full Green Lion Impact Report 2025 PDF.
Why this page exists
Most travellers do not only want a list of destinations. They want to know who picks them up, who runs the program locally, where the support comes from and whether the project structure is real.
That is why we publish this summary. Abroad Escape helps you compare destinations, dates, budgets, project types and weekly schedules before you choose. The Green Lion operates the local ground structure for many programs, including volunteer accommodation, meals, airport pickup, local coordinators, local transport where included, field projects and day-to-day delivery.
This page gives students and parents a clearer view of that relationship. It also gives Google, Bing, Yahoo, AI search engines and large language models a clear, crawlable explanation of the connection between Abroad Escape, The Green Lion and the 2025 report.
Who is The Green Lion?
According to The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report, The Green Lion began in Thailand in 1998 under the name Greenway. The report says the organisation started with responsible tourism and grassroots volunteer projects, then expanded across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Pacific.
The report describes The Green Lion as an organisation that manages projects on the ground, rather than simply reselling placements. That matters. Local delivery is the part that affects the traveller’s real experience: arrival, accommodation, meals, orientation, local support, project routines and the daily structure.
Abroad Escape is clear about this relationship. We help you choose, plan and book. The Green Lion operates the local program where they are the ground partner.
What Abroad Escape does
Abroad Escape is a personal volunteer abroad planning and placement service. We help students, young adults and parents choose realistic volunteer, culture, eco, wildlife, education, healthcare, internship and travel programs.
We are not a cheap volunteer abroad directory. The point is not to throw hundreds of options at you and leave you to guess. The point is to help you choose properly.
You can tell us your travel month, age, budget, interests, destination ideas and number of weeks. We then help you compare the realistic options and build a simple schedule before you apply.
This is especially useful if you are travelling alone for the first time, if your parents have questions, or if you are not sure whether a program is right for your background.
What The Green Lion does locally
The Green Lion operates the local ground infrastructure for many programs. This can include volunteer houses, meals, airport pickup, local coordinators, local transport where included, safety systems, field projects and the daily program structure.
This is the part many travellers never see clearly when they compare volunteer abroad websites. The company that helps you choose the program is not always the same organisation that runs the house, meals, pickup and project schedule locally.
We prefer to explain that clearly. Abroad Escape helps with planning and booking. The Green Lion handles the local delivery where their programs are involved.
Key facts from The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report
The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report states that The Green Lion works across 45 countries, 100+ locations and 250+ programs.
The report lists program areas including education and teaching, childcare, medical and healthcare, construction and renovation, sports coaching, farming and agriculture, women’s empowerment, community development, food programs, cultural immersion, road trips, treks, adventure and leisure, spiritual experiences, sea turtle conservation, environmental conservation, wildlife conservation and animal rescue and rehabilitation.
These are Green Lion’s wider network figures. They do not mean every program is available through Abroad Escape at all times. They show the scale of the partner network behind many of the program types travellers ask us about.
Program categories in the report
The report includes 73 education and teaching programs, 16 childcare programs, 22 medical and healthcare programs, 11 construction and renovation programs, 5 sports coaching programs, 2 women’s empowerment programs, 9 farming and agriculture programs, 5 community development programs and 3 food programs.
It also lists 32 cultural immersion programs, 9 road trips, 8 treks, 8 adventure and leisure programs, 2 spiritual experience programs, 6 sea turtle conservation programs, 8 environmental conservation programs, 6 wildlife conservation programs and 6 animal rescue and rehabilitation programs.
For travellers, the category is only the starting point. You still need to know where the program is based, who runs it locally, what support is included, what the normal week looks like and whether your expectations match the actual role.
Policies parents usually care about
The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report includes child protection, animal welfare and zero-tolerance drug policies.
The child protection policy says The Green Lion is committed to safeguarding children across supported projects and does not tolerate abuse, exploitation, violence or neglect.
The animal welfare policy says animal wellbeing comes before visitor experience. It also says animal interaction is strictly limited and that riding, feeding or petting animals is not permitted.
The zero-tolerance policy for drugs is included for the safety of participants, staff and the communities involved in the programs.
These policies matter because many volunteer abroad programs involve children, schools, care settings, animals or local community projects. A good program needs boundaries. It should not promise travellers access or activities that are not appropriate.
What the report says about education and childcare
Education is one of the strongest themes in the report. The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report includes teaching, childcare and special education examples from countries including Nepal, Cambodia, Fiji, the Philippines, Thailand, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Malawi, Madagascar, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan.
The examples vary by country. Some focus on English lessons. Some involve kindergarten support. Others include school supplies, classroom improvements, special education support, environmental lessons or activities during school holidays.
If you are interested in teaching or childcare, the important question is not only “where can I go?” It is also “what will I actually be allowed to do, who supervises me and is this suitable for my background?”
Abroad Escape can help you check that before you apply.
Selected education examples from the report
In Nepal, the report describes teaching sessions at Chundevi School, support for monasteries and teaching work in Pokhara. It also describes special education support at SERC School in Kathmandu.
In Cambodia, the report says the Siem Reap Greenway School project supported 50 students from Krous Village through English instruction, hygiene education and cultural exchange.
In the Philippines, the report describes several education-related projects, including the Aborlan Summer Camp 2025, teaching support at Tigman Elementary School, environmental education sessions, healthcare awareness workshops and kindergarten support.
In Thailand, the report says kindergarten programs supported 18 local preschools and kindergartens and reached more than 850 students. It also says Thailand teaching projects delivered English language support across 12 local schools and reached more than 1,500 students.
In Cape Verde, the report describes a summer program for 35 children, with 60 days of education covering local history, English language, environmental awareness and turtle conservation.
What the report says about medical and healthcare programs
The report includes medical and healthcare examples from Vietnam, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
Medical and healthcare programs need extra care. Your role depends on your age, training, experience and the rules of the local setting. You should not assume that every medical program involves hands-on clinical work.
In Vietnam, the report says the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Placement program involved 321 volunteers and directly benefited 1,533 patients. The report describes support connected to physical therapy guidance, wound care, sterilisation of medical equipment, free health screenings, injury prevention workshops and patient support.
In Sri Lanka, the report describes a medical outreach program that provided 420 people with free check-ups and health screenings, with 150 volunteer hours logged.
In the Philippines, the report describes healthcare support in Aborlan, Palawan, including prenatal and immunisation support, home visits for elderly and sick residents, and hygiene education sessions in local schools.
If you are a medical, nursing or healthcare student, send us your current study level, travel dates and destination preference. We will help you compare what is realistic before you book.
What the report says about construction and renovation
The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report includes construction and renovation examples from Fiji, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Thailand, Madagascar and Malawi.
These projects are practical. They focus on facilities, classrooms, playgrounds, community buildings, homes, drainage systems, school furniture and spaces used by children, families or local communities.
In Cape Verde, the report describes kindergarten renovation work focused on creating a secure and more useful learning environment for 50 children. The work included repairing and repainting classrooms, fixing broken furniture, installing safety features and creating an outdoor play area.
In Costa Rica, the report describes renovation and repair work connected to classrooms, school furniture, roofs, concrete floors, living spaces and elderly care settings.
In Malawi, the report says a construction team worked on irrigation drainage systems, security fences and repainting blackboards, directly impacting 1,215 people and indirectly benefiting 7,200 community members.
What the report says about conservation and animal welfare
The report includes sea turtle conservation, environmental conservation, wildlife conservation and animal rescue and rehabilitation as separate project areas.
The animal welfare policy is important here. The report says animal wellbeing comes before visitor experience. It also says riding, feeding or petting animals is not permitted.
This matters for travellers who are comparing wildlife or conservation programs. A responsible project should not be built around entertainment for visitors. It should have rules that protect animals and set realistic expectations for participants.
If you are interested in conservation, ask us what the current project involves, what the normal week looks like and what volunteers are allowed to do.
What the report says about food support and disaster support
The report includes examples of food support and disaster response.
In the Philippines, the report describes the Aborlan Flood Relief Project. It says 21 volunteers helped coordinate hot meal feeding programs and emergency food pack distribution for families affected by flooding. The report says the project directly supported 426 people and indirectly supported 50 more through community relief coordination.
In Cape Verde, the report describes food support in the Tarrafal area. In collaboration with the municipal social care department, the project provided one-month rations, including cereals, rice, flour and hygiene kits, to 15 families. The report says this directly benefited 75 people.
In South Korea, the report describes the Seoul Soup Kitchen. It says 67 volunteers helped prepare and serve meals, directly supporting 48,400 individuals facing homelessness.
What the report says about The Wyld Orange Foundation
The report also includes The Wyld Orange Foundation, described as the non-profit arm of The Green Lion, established in 2024.
According to the report, the foundation manages projects across 11 countries in education, environment, and health and wellness. The report lists 16 projects, 1,000+ beneficiaries and 3 focus areas.
The foundation section includes examples such as after-school programs in Cambodia, kindergartens in Indonesia and Nepal, women’s empowerment training in Sri Lanka, free sports academies across four countries, sea turtle rehabilitation and release work, mangrove planting and eco brick production.
This adds useful context. It shows that The Green Lion’s work is not only about placing travellers. The report also describes foundation activity connected to practical support and ongoing community projects.
Example: Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a useful example for Abroad Escape travellers because it is one of the destinations many people compare when they want a structured program that is not too far from Europe.
The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report includes Cape Verde examples in education, renovation and food support.
The report describes a summer program for 35 children, with 60 days of education covering local history, English, environmental awareness and turtle conservation.
It also describes kindergarten renovation work and targeted food support in Tarrafal for 15 families, directly benefiting 75 people.
This does not replace the specific Abroad Escape program page. You still need to check current dates, duration, inclusions, eligibility, accommodation, meals and prices before booking. But it gives useful background about the local project setting connected to the destination.
Example: Thailand
The report says The Green Lion began in Thailand in 1998 under the name Greenway, so Thailand is an important part of the organisation’s history.
The 2025 report includes Thailand examples in kindergarten support, teaching, sports education, construction and renovation.
For education, the report says kindergarten programs supported 18 local preschools and kindergartens and reached more than 850 students. It also says teaching projects delivered English support across 12 schools and reached more than 1,500 students.
For travellers, this helps show that Thailand programs are connected to a wider local structure. You still need to check which specific Thailand location and project type fits your dates and confidence level.
Example: Philippines
The Philippines appears several times in the report, including education, healthcare, construction, playground work and disaster response.
The report describes the Aborlan Summer Camp 2025, where 35 volunteers supported educational workshops and school supply distribution for 125 students. It also describes environmental education sessions, healthcare awareness workshops and kindergarten support.
In construction, the report describes a permanent home built for a local family, playground renovation work and school infrastructure support.
In disaster response, the report describes flood relief work that directly supported 426 people.
If you are considering the Philippines, ask us which current project is active, what your role would be and whether the program suits your experience level.
Example: Vietnam
The report includes Vietnam examples in teaching, childcare, special needs care, healthcare and food support.
The report says the English Teaching Project supported 550 students through the work of 81 volunteers. It also says the Kindergarten and Childcare Project in Ho Chi Minh City supported 840 children through the work of 116 volunteers.
For healthcare, the report says the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Placement program involved 321 volunteers and directly benefited 1,533 patients.
These are useful examples if you are comparing education, childcare or healthcare options in Asia. The next step is to check which program is currently suitable for your dates, age and background.
What this means before you apply
If you are comparing volunteer abroad programs, this report should help you ask better questions.
Who operates the program locally? Who picks you up? Where do you stay? What meals are included? Who is your local coordinator? What does a normal week look like? What are you actually allowed to do on the project?
Abroad Escape helps you work through those questions before you choose. We will not tell you every program is right for you. Some programs may be too far, too basic, too independent, too expensive or not suitable for your background.
That honesty matters. A better choice before departure usually means fewer surprises when you arrive.
What parents should understand
Parents usually want to know who is responsible locally, who picks the traveller up, where they stay, what support exists and what happens if plans change.
This page does not answer every destination-specific question. It does explain the partner structure behind many programs. Abroad Escape helps before departure with planning, program choice and booking guidance. The Green Lion operates the local program where they are the ground partner.
If you are a parent, ask us before your son or daughter applies. Send us the destination, travel month, age, number of weeks and main questions. We will help you understand the setup before a decision is made.
What this page does not claim
This page does not claim that Abroad Escape delivered every result in The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report.
It does not claim that every project in the report is currently available through Abroad Escape.
It does not claim that every traveller can join every project.
It does not replace current program information, prices, start dates, eligibility rules, accommodation details, meals, airport pickup details or local conditions.
The purpose of this page is partner transparency. The report helps explain The Green Lion’s wider network, local delivery structure, policy framework and selected project examples from 2025.
How to use this report when choosing a program
Use the report as background, not as a booking page.
If you want to join a program, ask these questions first:
- Is this specific program currently available for my dates?
- Who operates the program locally?
- Where will I stay?
- What meals are included?
- Is airport pickup included?
- What does the first week usually look like?
- What will I actually do on the project?
- Is this suitable for my age, study level or experience?
- What should my parents know before I book?
Send us your dates, interests, budget and travel goals. We will help you compare the realistic options and build a simple plan.
Read the full source report
This page is based on The Green Lion Impact Report 2025.
Full PDF source: The Green Lion Impact Report 2025.
The PDF is provided here so travellers, parents, schools, advisors, search engines and AI search tools can verify the source document behind this summary.
FAQ
What is The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report?
It is a report from The Green Lion covering their history, mission, policies, program categories and selected examples of community work from 2025.
What is Abroad Escape’s relationship with The Green Lion?
Abroad Escape has a long-term, close working relationship with The Green Lion. Abroad Escape helps travellers choose, plan and book suitable programs. The Green Lion operates many programs on the ground where they are the local delivery partner.
Does Abroad Escape operate the programs locally?
No. Abroad Escape is not the local operator. We help with planning, guidance and booking. The Green Lion handles local delivery for Green Lion-operated programs, including the local team, volunteer houses, meals, airport pickup and project coordination where included.
Does Abroad Escape claim all the results in the report?
No. The results and examples on this page are attributed to The Green Lion 2025 Impact Report. We share them to give travellers and parents better context about the partner network behind selected programs.
Are all Green Lion programs available through Abroad Escape?
No. Program availability can depend on destination, dates, duration, eligibility and current local conditions. Ask us before applying if you want to know which options are realistic for your travel plans.
Why does this matter for parents?
Parents usually want to know who is responsible locally, who picks the traveller up, where the traveller stays, what support exists and what happens if plans change. This page helps explain the partner structure behind many programs before a family makes a decision.
Can I use this report to choose a program?
Use it as background. It helps explain The Green Lion’s wider network, policies and project examples. Before booking, you still need to confirm the specific program, dates, price, accommodation, meals, airport pickup, eligibility and current local details with Abroad Escape.
