Challenges Abroad
Andrew Brown is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international education and development. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor for Challenges Abroad since September 2023, Andrew focuses on partnership development. Previously held the position of Head of Strategy and Engagement, leading sustainable business development initiatives. Andrew's consultancy role at ANB Advisory involved the ranking and assessment of Australia Awards scholarship applications. A significant tenure at Scope Global from January 2007 to September 2022 included various leadership roles, such as Director of New Colombo Plan Administration & Support Services, where Andrew established a single provider model and delivered scholarship and mobility programs. Other notable roles included Chief Operations Officer & Deputy CEO, overseeing a portfolio of programs valued at over $250 million per annum and achieving a 100% success rate for contract extensions and re-tenders. Andrew holds a Master of Science in Social Anthropology from The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Agroforestry from Bangor University.
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Challenges Abroad
Challenges Abroad provides structured overseas programmes for young adults which support the goals and objectives of the international development charity the FutureSense Foundation (FSF). We pride ourselves on doing more than just sending individuals abroad on a community development programme. We invest in our participants, providing them the support and opportunities to learn through the experience and become better global citizens. We offer community based alternative breaks, internships, and university lead study abroad programmes designed to strengthen individuals' skills while making a meaningful impact abroad. Our unique Challenge Leader role also provides the opportunity to recruit your own team and lead a group of passionate individuals abroad. Our registered charity, the FutureSense Foundation is at the heart of what we do. The FutureSense Foundation works across six destinations with a development focus aligned to the UN Goals for Sustainable Development mainly in the areas of education, health and wellbeing, social enterprise and the environment. The charity provides support to local communities through a range of long-term programmes including conversational English, teacher training, life skills enhancement, health promotion and livelihood support initiatives including the development of local social enterprise. Challenges Abroad programmes are always developed in partnership with our charity and local grassroots partners to ensure we are part of a long-term vision and creating sustainable change in the areas where we work. Challenges Abroad UK: https://challengesabroad.co.uk/ Challenges Abroad Australia: https://www.challengesabroad.com.au/