October 2017
Donna & Doug Hibbard’s Story
This was going to be our second trip to South Africa and we wanted to give back something after having such an amazing adventure the first time. So, I started to do some research and came across Pack for a Purpose which works with the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) who we had visited... Continue reading
Helen’s Story
Malawi is one of the poorest countries in Africa and we wanted to do something positive whilst visiting. We asked the agents we travelled with, Central African Wilderness Safaris, to include a couple of schools they support in our itinerary. We were there for the month of September, but as the new school term didn’t... Continue reading
Centre Holiday Agents Arrive in the Dominican Republic with Amazing Amount of PfaP Supplies
Working as a travel agent affords me the opportunity to attend different destinations to explore so I can better serve clients. Our agency, Centre Holidays, had put together a travel agent conference in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in September to bring together travel agents from all over Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and... Continue reading
Eagle Scout Project Benefits Women and Children in Peru
This past spring my family and I decided to take a trip to visit our friends in Lima, Peru. I thought this might be a good opportunity to work on the service project I needed to finish my Eagle Scout rank. I really wanted to do something to help underprivileged children and make a positive... Continue reading
Lion’s Share of Supplies Provided by PfaP Travelers for Lion Sands
With the help of the Pack For A Purpose programme, Lion Sands was so fortunate to receive over 420 kilos of needed supplies that were donated to the schools in the Huntington village. Some the these items included clothes for children and adults, stationery (calculators, books, pens, pencils, educational books), toys, toiletries and shoes.... Continue reading
Avila Beach Hotel + Generous PfaP Guests= Big Imact for School Children
In 2016, the Avila Beach joined Pack for a Purpose.We chose to work with the nearby Oranjeschool because we have been supporting this elementary school for more than a decade already. Almost every employee of the Avila Beach Hotel has donateds a small amount of their salary to the school each month for many years.... Continue reading
Rakhie Rosiek’s Story
Freddy Gomes the participant from Mindelo Apartments on Cape Verde Islands helped us connect with Ari who runs the project they support, Xplicaçao de Ari. I felt very blessed my children and I had the opportunity to meet the children he helps. Ari is an amazing person. He helps children with extra lessons for free.... Continue reading