From Travelers
PfaP Traveler Educates and Donates Seeing Smiles Galore in Mexico
I was both thrilled and intrigued when I learned the Princess Resort I was going to be vacationing at in Mexico worked closely with Pack for a Purpose. As a dental hygienist, I was ecstatic to learn that toothbrushes and toothpaste were on the list of supplies needed, and immediately knew I could contribute more.... Continue reading
Denise’s Story
We were heading to Belize and the Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort, where we were staying, had information about Pack for a Purpose on their website. We were only taking carry-on luggage but still managed to spare some room for educational supplies. In addition, when we learned that the local medical community was low on... Continue reading
Rhonda’s Story
My daughter and I decided to travel to South Africa for a once in a lifetime vacation. We discovered Pack for a Purpose and that Kapama Game Reserve sponsored a school and an orphanage. We made some room in our suitcase to take some supplies and reached out to them. We were thrilled at the... Continue reading
Jacqui’s Story
With love from the Bay Cities of Cape Town & Port Elizabeth (South Africa) to Khwai Village in Botswana. It’s taken 1 1/2 years of planning but our Bay City Rogues Convoy of 6 vehicles travelled through South Africa to Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe. Along the way delivered teaching aids, stationary, educational supplies, soccer balls... Continue reading
Dyann’s Story
In 2018, a group of friends traveled on the Disney Wonder on a Panama Canal cruise. We arranged a donation drive for Cartagena Paws as Cartagena, Colombia was a port-of-call. Dozens of cruisers from a 500 member FaceBook group donated through their Amazon Wish List, cash donations, and packed animal supplies. Representatives of Cartagena Paws,... Continue reading
From Local to Global: PfaP Travelers Assist Children in Massachusetts and Guatemala
Our Pack for a Purpose trip started as a surf adventure. Every winter Steve, Josh, Jerry and I like to go somewhere warm, to get away from the snow and cold of New England to find sun, sand, waves and warm water. Little breaks interrupt the monotony of a long, dark, cold season, which in... Continue reading
From a Retirement Village in Australia to a Village on Vanuatu, PfaP Travelers Make a Big Impact
We recently found out about “Pack for a Purpose” when we booked a holiday at The Havannah in Vanuatu. What an inspiring idea and one that we should all think about when we are travelling as many countries are in need of support. My husband and I live in a Retirement Village and approached fellow... Continue reading
From Australia to Africa: Honeymooners Spread the Love by Packing for a Purpose
As part of our honeymoon in Africa, my husband James and I had the privilege of visiting women and children in a rural community on the outskirts of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Before leaving Australia, we “packed for a purpose” to contribute to two projects, the Chezhou Primary School and the Women of Joy’s... Continue reading
Gary and Lois Moglovkin’s Story
We became aware of Pack for a Purpose while on the Mashatu Game Reserve website. We were extremely impressed with the amazing charitable program and knew we wanted to participate somehow. Since Mashatu was the last stop of our trip, we planned to bring supplies to The Silo Hotel, which supports the Cape Town project, “Friends... Continue reading
Initial PfaP Connection in Zimbabwe Evolves Into a Huge Commitment to Community
I have never doubted the depths of generosity that human beings are capable of. I was sure when I founded Pack for a Purpose, the traveling public would respond. The Krueger family is a clear example of the depth of that generosity. Below is the third blog we have posted from Khody and Owen. Our... Continue reading