Aaron Tait
Author.
Explorer.
Humanitarian.
My Latest Book
In the hours after September 11, 2001, Aaron Tait deployed to war as a seventeen-year-old military officer.
This is the story of what happened next.
Far Horizons is a globe-spanning coming-of-age memoir of a fighter turned peace-seeker on a vibrant journey of transformation, adventure and love, set against backdrops of the Iraq War, Africa and the world beyond. Fresh and introspective, it will lead you to exploring not only the far corners of the world but also the uncharted aspects of yourself.
“A captivating adventure that blends wanderlust, passion, and the kind of love that changes everything.”
Nina Karnikowski - Author of The Mindful Traveller
‘A globe-trotting tale of discovery and redemption, Aaron’s raw honesty shines in his search for what it means to live a good life.’
Mark Isaacs – Author of The Kabul Peace House
About Aaron
From war zones to slums, Aaron Tait has travelled to and worked in more than 70 countries across the globe as a military officer, humanitarian and social entrepreneur, and now writes to help people live deliberate lives filled with purpose.
Aaron was thrust into the frontline of international crisis at a young age, deploying to Iraq immediately after 9/11 as a 17 year old military officer. A move to East Africa at 25, saw him leading aid projects in crisis zones and urban slums.
As a co-founder of the impact organisations ygap and Education Changemakers, Aaron has helped to improve the lives of more than a million people living in poverty. He is a geography graduate of the University of Cambridge and holds three master's degrees in international affairs. As an entrepreneur, sold his business EC to the technology unicorn Go1 in 2023.
Aaron lives with his wife, Kaitlin, and his two sons, Atlas and Finn, and moves between his home in Byron Bay and global travels.
Social impact books by Aaron
Are you passionate to launch a business that makes a difference in the world?
Entrepreneurs That Change Lives is your inspirational guide to do just that. Kaitlin and Aaron Tait are successful impact entrepreneurs themselves and have helped thousands of startup impact entrepreneurs across the world to grow their businesses. Now, you can use their proven tools to bring your own ideas to life.
Are you a teacher looking to drive change in your classroom and school?
Edupreneur gives teachers the "how" of change in schools. You'll walk through the four stages of innovation—dreaming, digging, making and sharing—and learn how to unleash ground-shaking change from the classroom up. Straightforward, highly practical and kick-in-the-pants inspirational, this book is your new companion for making education work.
Are you a member of a leadership team hoping to transform your school?
A practical playbook for groups of talented administrators, teachers, staff, students, and community members who are passionate about making things better for kids, believe that school-based change is the means to this end, and are willing to roll up their sleeves and work together to achieve it. A best-sellerthat has sold over 100,000 copies, and is published in the USA by ASCD.
My latest substack
The birthday questions:
While they change a little every year, here are the birthday questions in 2025:
"Look back a year. Who were you then? Who are you now?"
"What single moment from this year will stay with you forever?"
"How did you live beyond yourself?"
"What was your deepest valley this year? Your highest peak? What did you learn in each place?"