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  Nestled in Belize’s Cayo District, Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge is a place of relaxation and community engagement. Beyond its serene ambiance, this eco-lodge embodies a deeper purpose rooted in the belief that travel should uplift the communities it touches. Sweet Songs has partnered with Pack for a Purpose (PfaP) since 2019, turning vacations into... Continue reading

In the heart of every traveler lies a desire to leave a positive mark on the places they visit. We, at Ecoventura, have been fortunate to witness this desire manifest into tangible acts of generosity through our partnership with Pack for a Purpose (PFAP). This collaboration has not only allowed us to give back to... Continue reading

My family was visiting Mexico, and we stayed at Sandos Caracol Eco resort. I learned about Pack for a Purpose from their website. Luckily, one of my work clients create displays for Crayola and Bic – so we got a LOT of supplies from them. Although we did not get to learn more about the... Continue reading

I had the privilege of teaming up with Trek Guatemala to deliver much needed supplies to a school in the impoverished village of Pachute. Upon arriving we were warmly greeted by the director of the school, as well as a local family. The school year was about to resume in four days, and they had... Continue reading

25 years ago, Scott and I were married in Paradise Bay, Antarctica. Scott chose Antarctica because he always wanted to go there, the penguins were already dressed up and he wouldn’t have to be. However, Scott prefers warm climates (I guess because he comes from Wisconsin), so for our anniversary this year, we chose Playa... Continue reading

In keeping with their mission to service, all 18 initiated members of Gamma Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. traveled to the O2 Beach Club in Barbados to celebrate their 35th year anniversary, commonly referred to as a Deltaversary. From across the United States, every member donated a plethora of requested school supplies... Continue reading

My husband and I  went to Placencia, Belize on a cruise over Thanksgiving Break. We researched on the PfaP  website what supplies were needed (one local elementary school was supported by 2 different resorts). I posted on the cruise Facebook page that we would be delivering our supplies and that if others wanted to contribute, we would be... Continue reading

Just moments from the tranquil shores of Lake Victoria in the village of Kigo, Uganda, a small secondary school buzzes with life.  Students chatter as they are dismissed for the day, notebooks tucked under their arms.  Someone pumps water from the school’s borehole, a steady stream flowing into their vibrant yellow jerrycan.  Several students drift... Continue reading

I had the pure joy of spending my 74th birthday in Botswana. Of course, my husband Scott and I always Pack for a Purpose when we travel. This time was no exception. We were staying at Wilderness Tubu Tree and wanted to collect school supplies for their amazing Children in the Wilderness program described below.... Continue reading

I had the most amazing day when I visited the 1st day of the new school year Infants at Barrett Town Primary School with the wonderful Miss Kameil Brown from the Human Resources team at Half Moon Hotel, Montego Bay, Jamaica.   Having visited Jamaica over 10 times in recent years and helped several individuals... Continue reading