Tilting Futures

Venture beyond the narrow scripted path with

— we’re turning the “gap year” on its head.

Tilting Futures is a nonprofit that teaches the tools of personal transformation and global orientation to those seeking change in themselves—and the world around them.

01 WHERE TO START

All of us together—
tilting the future

Students

Now is the time for you. Are you ready to take the challenge?

Parents / Guardians

Find everything you need here to be proud and excited for your student.

Donors & Partners

Only with the powerful support of our partners.

02 WHERE WE GO

Explore new places to grow and learn in new ways

Human Rights

Host Country: Cape Town, South Africa

Join students with your passion for Human Rights from all over the world for a semester of immersive learning in Cape Town that will challenge you, transform you, and unveil what you’re truly capable of.

Want the Take Action Lab experience this summer? Check out Take Action Lab Accelerator – our nine-week summer semester program that sets you on the path to lifelong social impact.

Environment & Sustainability

Host Country: George Town, Malaysia

Be at the forefront of environmental and sustainability efforts while living in a vibrant, multicultural city. You’ll work side-by-side with organizations advancing sustainability, protecting nature, and building climate-resilient communities.

Upcoming Terms: August 2025

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“This experience gave me the confidence to discern where my passions lie, and the courage to pursue them.”

“The stress surrounding my future has been replaced with a renewed sense of passion and confidence for the direction I want to take my life.”

“This global community has taught me so much about how to see things from different lenses.”

“My college experience is entirely different because of this program, it’s the backbone of my education.”

“It’s an opportunity to immerse in new spaces and a new definition of yourself – to grow beyond the boundaries of where you’re from.”

At Tilting Futures we believe in an optimistic world ahead. Why? Because our students are global changemakers. For more than a decade we’ve worked with 2,700+ young people from 100+ countries to equip them with the tools needed to create change in themselves and the world around them. We’ve watched them take on challenges and emerge transformed with purpose that amplifies the next phase of their lives and shifts the trajectory of their future.