The world is becoming more connected and more people are traveling and moving to foreign climes both for pleasure and for business. 

However, settling in well can be tricky and even feel impossible at times. It is easy to become disillusioned and even bitter with the new culture, the country and the people. 

THRIVE Beyond Borders is the brand of VCS working with individuals and teams who work and live cross culturally. It is a collection of training & coaching  programmes designed to give participants knowledge, and tools that they can use to navigate the nuances of cross cultural living. 

Intentional empathy  and cultural intelligence are important keys to be able to thrive in a cross cultural context.

Cultural Intelligence refers to the ability to be able to adapt different cultural contexts. Its 4 competencies center around Motivation, Knowledge, Strategy and taking Action. 

Participants also receive training, coaching and support to help them develop self awareness, resilience and hope in their situations.