Families

When we were invited to accompany my father-in-law and his wife on a trip to Namibia, naturally, we jumped at the opportunity. We knew we were going to see a place that contrasted sharply from our home.  But we wanted our children to come away with an appreciation for a people and way of life... Continue reading

During the February Half Term, Amelia and her Mum ‘went to work with Dad’.  Amelia’s Dad is a airline pilot with British Airways and he was operating into Johannesburg. The family planned to spend 2 days at the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, that was affiliated with Pack for a Purpose. The Borite Primary School had listed... Continue reading

Last December, my family and I were very fortunate to experience a ‘trip-of-a-lifetime’ adventure to South Africa and Zambia.  Our vacation was made indelibly more meaningful and personal by working with Pack for a Purpose.  Here’s why…. First, just a bit of background about my family and the planning of our trip.  My family is... Continue reading

In our family, we subscribe to the belief that experience is the best teacher. However, it has been a struggle to find appropriate and meaningful opportunities to engage our brood of three children ages 4, 7 and 9 in activities that cultivate their inner global citizen. We’ve tried bake sales and lemonade stands to fundraise for causes,... Continue reading

When I was growing up, I would worry, panic, and stress at life. I worked hard and managed my fears and then my Granddad died. I decided to raise money for the hospice by giving up sweets for a year. It was very difficult, but the feeling I had when handing over the money was amazing, and I decided... Continue reading

We spent Thanksgiving in the British Virgin Islands, and as a last thought during packing, I remembered Pack for a Purpose and saw that one of the islands we were visiting, Scrub Island, was listed with a need.  Together with my sons aged 9 and 10, we bought and delivered 9 lbs of supplies. What a... Continue reading

When I began planning our family trip to Africa way back when in 2014, I knew that I wanted to incorporate some sort of charitable giving into our travels. What I didn’t know at the time was just how much of a profound impact this journey would have on all of our lives. I stumbled upon... Continue reading

My 17-year-old son and I decided to go to India this summer, including visiting Mumbai for six days. I decided that we should try to find some good project to donate things to during our visit. I found out from internet searches that you could take tours in Dharavi slum area with Reality Tours & Travel,... Continue reading

Can a cruise ship passenger make a difference instead of just an impact? Our family travels frequently, and sometimes our travels take us on a cruise as one of the easiest ways to visit islands. But I’ve always struggled with the idea that some of the larger cruise ships we’ve sailed on might be making... Continue reading

For the last five years, the Hirsh family has vacationed at Half Moon in Jamaica. This is the second year that we have Packed for a Purpose. We were so happy to be able to involve our granddaughters who are seven and five years old in this wonderful philanthropic endeavor. We went shopping together and... Continue reading