Africa
CITW Botswana & Pack for a Purpose – 2022 Update
Pack for a Purpose is thrilled to share this wonderful report from Children in the Wilderness Botswana. Wilderness Safaris has believed in our mission from the beginning. They have a deep and abiding commitment to conservation and making sure children are an integral part of that process. One of the most wonderful and impactful consequences... Continue reading
PfaP Travelers Provide a “Game-Changing” Experience for Youth in Tanzania
When in December of 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, our guests Carsten Altstadt & Matias Blasenbreu decided to come to Tanzania to go on safari, they brought more than just a pair of binoculars. They decided to raise funds to build a football pitch in the village of Ngabobo and provide the children... Continue reading
My Commitment to My Wife and Our Desire to Help Others Led Me to the PfaP Board
Obi Mukabiko, our safari guide in South Luangwa Zambia, said to me, “What Pack for a Purpose is doing is different. We have many volunteers from The US who come to help us. They always teach our fishermen a different way to fish. The fishermen do it until the volunteers leave, and then they go... Continue reading
Nooree Knows to How to Make a Big Impact!
Pack for a Purpose is a simple idea with a tremendous reach. It allows schools and community centers in developing countries to identify what they need the most, and for travelers to give back by helping address those needs. Travelers can provide as few or as many supplies as they would like – by “Packing... Continue reading
My Path: Becoming a PfaP Board Member
Years ago, my church pastor began encouraging our congregation to see with “people eyes.” People eyes? Yes, we are people; and yes, we have eyes. But what does this mean? The answer is pretty much self-explanatory and not difficult to understand. The concept is to really take notice of those around you – to actively... Continue reading
Africa Albida Tourism’s Commitment to Travel with Purpose
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Africa Albida Tourism and Pack for a Purpose guests brought smiles to surrounding communities in the Victoria Falls region. With travel restrictions in place from March 2020, the usually bustling city of Victoria Falls fell strangely quiet as hotels closed, activities stopped operating and even the popular souvenir... Continue reading
Carolyn’s Story
Have you ever had a smile grab your hand and warm your heart? We have. Last Month, January 2021 we decided to visit Tanzania to promote it as a safe vacation destination. We filled bags full of needed school supplies for Onsea House’s project, Baraa School. Pack for a Purpose provided the list of requested... Continue reading
My Pack for a Purpose Journey to Board Service
Over a decade ago, I found myself at the Travelers’ Philanthropy Conference in Monteverde, Costa Rica, listening to an inspiring concept that connected travelers to important local causes. I thought I might have been missing something because the model was so simple but so on point. I was intrigued by the simplicity that this organization,... Continue reading
The Road to Becoming a PfaP Board Member
Despite the Covid-19 Pandemic, 2020 has had some really great silver linings for me. Other than having the most unusual amount of family time at home, I have been spending more time learning about ways to make travel more meaningful. I couldn’t be more humbled by the request from Rebecca Rothney, Founder of Pack for... Continue reading
Laura’s Story
While looking up what to pack for my first trip to Africa, I came across Pack for a Purpose. After doing some research into it I realized it was a very good way of giving to others. When I found out I was going back to Africa for a second time I started getting things... Continue reading