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Stories from Communities

Partnering with Pack for a Purpose Provides Enhanced Opportunities to Our Commitment to Serve Our Communities in Costa Rica

Since their foundation, a great part of the philosophy of the sister travel companies of Camino Travel and Premio DMC has been focused on giving back to the local communities. Pack for a Purpose, then, meshed perfectly with our objectives. We started off by promoting PfaP internally and informing our collaborators about the organization. Our... Continue reading

Pack for a Purpose Travelers Provide Oceans of Supplies for Barbados

The three Ocean Hotels in Barbados (Sea Breeze Beach House, Ocean Two Resort and Residences, and South Beach Hotel) are committed to being a responsible corporate and community citizens. As a group, we support a number of different charities, environmental initiatives, and educational programs to further develop the community we seek to grow in. Pack... Continue reading

PfaP Travelers Sail to St. Lucia with Needed Supplies in Tow

The Moorings in St. Lucia, which supports the Caribaid Foundation, was added to the PfaP website in late April 2016. The Caribaid Foundation is a non-profit focused on fostering happiness and prosperity in young, single mothers by providing a place for their children to stay during the day. Sometimes when an accommodation or tour company... Continue reading

Banyan Tree Branches Out to Join Pack for a Purpose

I am always humbled by the generosity of Pack for a Purpose travelers. We became participants with Pack for a Purpose in April of 2017, and we have already received many supplies for a school in our community from very generous travelers. These children benefit, on occasion, by tourism companies providing food and funds for... Continue reading

Magic in the Mara from PfaP Travelers

A touristic visit in the heart of Africa brings back home unforgettable memories of wildlife sightings, and incredible moments in the wilderness of Kenya.  Guests enjoy the delicious meals cooked at the camps, the adventurous safaris across the plains, the thrilling visits of the Maasai villages and the casual relaxing moments at the camps. There... Continue reading

PfaP Supplies Support Science at Shiva Shakti School in Nepal

Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge in Nepal joined Pack for a Purpose in 2010. With the recent increases in tourism to Nepal, we are seeing a great boost to the supplies for our local schools – currently our focus is on Shiva Shakti Primary School. Our tourist season runs from September to June and, since September... Continue reading

Kindness Comes to Kariega with PfaP Travelers

Kariega Game Reserve is located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is a 10 000 ha/25 000 acres reserve where we do our best to protect the environment and the animals within this area including animals like lions, rhinos, elephants, hippos and many more. We are surrounded by 3 main communities; Ekuphumleni,... Continue reading

PfaP Travelers Bring Bundles of Supplies to Bukitlawang Jungle Trekking

Together with my husband, we run bukitlawang-jungletrekking in Sumatra, Indonesia. With our Ecotourism Program , we are committed to a sustainable and ecofriendly tourism. For us this mean to be responsible for our nature, our animals and our community. From the beginning, it was clear that we wanted to give something back to this wonderful... Continue reading

PfaP Travelers Provide Plentiful Supplies at Princess Hotels in Mexico

Pack for a Purpose is an organization created in 2009 in North Carolina, USA to help those most in need, providing articles they may need in their daily lives. This organization has grown thanks to the participation of committed citizens to improve the social environment of communities around the world. However, they’re not the only... Continue reading