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The Aguirre’s Story
My family and I returned from a trip to the amazing island of Curaçao last week. We feel blessed to have been able to experience the beauty of the beaches, marine life & cultural diversity that Curaçao offers. Beautiful in all ways. Most importantly we cherish the friendships and personal connection that we were able... Continue reading
PfaP Travelers to Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba Confirm It Feels Good to Give!
For as long as I have been a part of Bucuti & Tara Resort – which began over thirty-two years ago – I have taken great pride and pleasure knowing I was part of something bigger and more rewarding than simply a resort hotel operation. While many of the stories published about Bucuti & Tara... Continue reading
Susan’s Story
We found out about your wonderful organization when we were preparing for our trip to Barbados and our stay at the Yellow Bird Hotel. To all our Facebook friends who travel: this is a world-wide organization which makes it SO EASY to give something to the communities we are all lucky enough to be able... Continue reading
PfaP Travelers Provide in Panama
Here at Canopy Camp, Darien of Panama, we have had the pleasure of working with the indigenous Embera people of Nuevo Vigia since 2014 when we opened up the lodge for tourism. Approximately 500 people live in the village and dedicate their lives to farming, fishing, and artisan work. There are almost zero prospects for... Continue reading
Kindness Flourishes as PfaP Travelers Make a Big Impact at Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco
On many occasions throughout the year, our small office in the Atlas Mountain is piled high with bags, donated by generous travellers through our partnership with Pack for a Purpose. Filled to the brim with useful supplies for our local communities, it makes our day to be able to deliver these items to the programmes... Continue reading
Stephan’s Story
As a teacher of a 10th grade class I wanted to pack school items for Molibany Primary School in Masai Mara, Kenya as I stayed at Entim Camp for a couple of days in September 2018. I told my class (10th grade) about the project and they wanted to help, too. They collected a lot... Continue reading
Princess Hotels Promote Pack for a Purpose and Their Guests Choose to Make a Big Impact
On September 11th, Princess Hotels in Dominican Republic carried out a beautiful social activity, part of our “Dame una Mano” project, in order to improve the social and educational development of the area. We are aware as a company of the important role we play in the development of the area, and we want to... Continue reading
Sophia Shares School Supplies With Children in Brazil
My name is Sophia Dhupar and this year, my family and I went to visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Last year (2017), we traveled to India and I donated more than 300 pounds of school supplies to two schools in New Delhi. I wanted to donate school supplies to schools in need this year as... Continue reading
Gabriella’s Story
During a trip to Beaches Negril, I donated my 5500th book to a Negril school affiliated with the Sandals Foundation. I brought over 500 books and 50 pounds of school supplies. I learned about the immense need at the schools, after visiting an early childhood school when I was in 2d grade. I started a... Continue reading
Erica’s Story
I became familiar with Pack for Purpose this year while attending a business trip with my husband in Curacao. I was deeply touched by just donating basic items that we take for granted can make such an impact in someone else’s life. So when we planned our Christmas holiday vacation to Cartagena, Colombia, I knew... Continue reading