Eight young people have travelled to far-reaching corners of the globe to realise their full potential.

Trenaye Trott, Mica Fubler, Kiana Franks, Sacha-Li Franks, Reuna Richardson, Daniel Cabral, Taylor Eve and Colita Dunlop are taking part in a Raleigh International expedition.

The expedition gives young people the skills to manage everyday risks from drugs to crime and low self-esteem. It ends next month.

Participants aged 17 to 25 travelled to exotic locations such as Malaysia, India and Costa Rica in July. They have spent the past seven weeks completing community service, environment and adventure projects.

Daniel Cabral recently completed a 200-kilometre trek through the Western Ghats in southern Kerala in India. He reached the second highest peak in southern India, which is over 2,650 metres above sea level.

Daniel said on the group's blog: "I've been anticipating this trip for many months now and am anxious to experience a new culture and way of life.

"I am hoping that through the Raleigh programme I will gain a new perspective on life and become more appreciative of what I have been given.

"It is only through challenging ourselves that we discover our true selves underneath, and are able to realise that we are capable of anything we set our minds to."

Sacha-Li Franks has spent part of her time tackling an environmental project — constructing elephant-proof fencing and digging trenches in Huskurhadi, Karnataka in India.

She said: "Honestly, I am pretty nervous, but excited. This is all so new to me and I'm out of my comfort zone."

Executive director Kristin White said many of the participants were "having a really amazing time".

She told The Royal Gazette: "One of the young people in Malaysia asked if he could stay on longer. It isn't something we allow but it was nice that he wanted to stay. Uusually they are antsy to go home.

"One of the girls in India said she is making the most of her time and enjoying it."

Ms White said the programme could benefit all young people — whether they were dealing with negative attitudes or looking to learn what they are made of.

"It is a tough programme and anyone that makes it to the end that is something to be proud of. In general I do believe that any young person can benefit from an experience like this.

"The programme gives them the sense of accomplishment that is so necessary for young people to realise they can do anything they put their minds to. They develop strength and discipline through this programme."

• For more information on Raleigh International visit www.raleigh.bm.