In this powerful episode, I speak with Grant Chugg, a Tasmanian plumber turned humanitarian, who shares his life-changing journey from business success to purpose-driven impact in Africa.
After a New Year's resolution led him to say “yes” to a trip to Burundi in 2017, Grant found himself face-to-face with extreme poverty—and a deeper calling. What he witnessed in the eyes of a 4-year-old boy looking after a goat instead of going to school changed everything.
Since then, Grant has been building schools, supporting communities, and feeding thousands through Villages of Life, a grassroots organisation transforming lives across Burundi and Rwanda.
Right now, over 50,000 people—mostly women and children—are displaced from Congo, fleeing for their lives. For just $25, you can feed an entire family for two weeks and provide them with a water container that can offer ongoing income-generating opportunities.
🎧 In this episode, we cover:
- Grant’s entrepreneurial journey in plumbing
- What sparked his humanitarian work in Burundi
- The heartbreaking moment that keeps him going
- How education is breaking generational poverty
- A crisis unfolding right now—and how you can help
💡 I’ve pledged to donate 80% of my commission from every loan or refinance to this cause.
If you’ve been thinking about refinancing, now’s the time to make your loan mean something greater.
Make a Donation:
https://villagesoflife.org/projects/2503-vol-burundi-emergency-food-relief-2025
Learn More About Villages of Life: https://gcptas.com.au/giving-back/
About the Guest:
Grant Chugg is a seasoned business owner, humanitarian, and dedicated advocate for education and poverty alleviation through Villages of Life. He serves as Managing Director at Grant Chugg Plumbing in Launceston, Tasmania, and actively supports sustainable humanitarian projects.
Connect with Grant:
- Website:https://gcptas.com.au/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantchuggplumbing/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-chugg-005294ba/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcp_the.smart.living.centre/
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