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We’re tilting our world towards a thriving future—together.

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Since 2010, Tilting Futures has equipped over 2,700 students from 100+ countries with the tools they need to become active members in their communities and the world.

Explore how we create change:

01 DIRECT IMPACT

Give students the tools and network they need to create meaningful change

UNDERDEVELOPED TOOLS

Each generation is defined by the challenges they overcome. Today, young people are eager to make their mark on issues like climate and human rights, but too often feel isolated, anxious, and overwhelmed by the scale of these challenges. The narrow scripted path leaves little room for developing agency, empathy, solidarity, and hope — the tools they want and need to influence the future.

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CLARITY & PERSPECTIVE

Our Immersive Learning Programs equip students with emotional and intellectual skills to make a fulfilling future. Students graduate with a strong sense of who they are, a new perspective on the world, and a clear vision of what they’re capable of achieving within it.

Impact in Action

Harvard Researchers validate the transformative impact of our program. The growth in our students is not just profound, it’s measurable.

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of Tilters could better relate to people of different races, nations and religions

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of Tilters felt more hopeful about the future of the world

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of Tilters increased their civic awareness and understanding of global issues

OUR GRADUATES IN ACTION

AWARDED TO OUR ALUMNI

WHERE OUR ALUMNI WORK

02 WIDESPREAD IMPACT

Set the bar for educational best practices to accelerate impact

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A Tilting Futures gap year program student speaking with a mentor
CONFINED INNOVATION
Too often the innovations emerging from global learning programs are confined to the fringes, severely limiting impact.

IMMERSION & TRANSPARENCY

Tilting Futures brings immersive learning practices to the forefront of the educational conversation. World-class research institutes continually measure our impact so we can improve our model and enhance learning. We share these findings through publications, conferences, and partnerships allowing our best practices to be adopted by programs and institutions around the world.

Impact in Action

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SSIR published our findings on centering skills not projects. These best practices have inspired other organizations to redesign elements of their programs.

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SEE HOW WE'RE SHAPING THE CONVERSATION
03 SYSTEMS IMPACT
Collaborate with higher education institutions to amplify influence and accessibility.
RAPID CHANGE

It’s harder than ever for higher education institutions to adapt to the rapidly changing demands of the future. At the same time, Immersive Learning Programs like ours can’t meet demand fast enough if we’re scaling on our own.

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INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

At Tilting Futures we partner with institutions across the world to provide the experiences young people crave and the skills the future demands. As a nimble nonprofit, we’re able to serve as an innovation lab for higher education partners looking to enhance their curricula.

Plus, with every institution that offers credit, scholarships, or federal student loans, we achieve even greater equitable global access.

Impact in Action
PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Since 2023, the African Leadership University awards college credit for our programs. As one of Africa’s most innovative and esteemed institutions, this partnership marks a big leap toward integrating immersive global learning at universities worldwide.

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EDUCATION PARTNERS INCLUDE

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EXCITING NEWS!

Introducing
Take Action Lab: Environment & Sustainability

Beginning in August 2025, we’re welcoming the next generation of environmental changemakers to George Town, Malaysia