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"One Love" Many PfaP Beneficiaries

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How Our "One Love" Wedding Theme Grew into Something Beautiful By Allison Chaney When my husband and I got engaged, it was only natural that the theme of our wedding and all related celebrations has been "One Love." We aren't... Continue reading »

Coast to Coast Commitment for Zambia

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By Rebecca Rothney, Founder of Pack for a Purpose June 6, 2013, marks the day one of my fondest dreams will come true. My husband Scott and I will return to Zambia with Noah, an amazing 15-and-a-half-year-old who is like... Continue reading »

"PfaP" Joy in Jamaica

By Harriet Seymore It was a pleasure for our family to work with Pack for a Purpose and the Sandals Foundation to coordinate our donation of 75 pounds of school supplies. We donated them to Hastings Elementary School in Trelawny... Continue reading »
Pack for a Purpose is honoured to be among the best and brightest people, places and organizations bringing sustainable change, as a finalist in The Guardian's eighth Observer Ethical Awards. Today, May 16, 2013, The Guardian announced the final list... Continue reading »

Cathy Cares and Connects

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By Cathy Platin of Bend, Oregon My husband and I just returned from a three week trip to the Yucatan and Quintana Roo in Mexico. We have been there many times before, but this was our first time staying at... Continue reading »

"Little People Big World" Make Big Impact

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By Carlos Coriano Since opening our doors in 1993, Parador Resort & Spa in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, has inspired travelers to protect, recycle, respect and honor precious resources at home and beyond, a fact that recently earned our hotel... Continue reading »

Ibex Expeditions Inspires India "PfaPers"

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By Anita Singh Soin, Director, Ibex Expeditions, India Four years ago, Ibex Expeditions, an eco tours, adventure and luxury travel company in India, was approached by People & Places, UK, as the reliable partner to start their Responsible Volunteering programme... Continue reading »

"PfaPers" Provide Supplies for Song Saa

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By Dr. Wayne McCallum, Director of the Song Saa Foundation Experience from Song Saa Private Island, in tropical Southwest Cambodia, has revealed how 'Packing for a Purpose' is about more than helping others, it is also about a way of... Continue reading »

Clients Contribute at My Costa Rica

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By Jason Bateman of My Costa Rica tours Holiday Donations - Clients Packing for a Purpose! This holiday season My Costa Rica, in an effort to support sustainable and responsible tourism, began accepting charitable donations from our clients for... Continue reading »

Little Hands and Big Hearts in Jamaica

By Amy Jeffries Lintz In September, my husband and I decided to visit Bluefields Bay, Jamaica to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. It was the first time since our honeymoon that we'd taken a trip alone. From the second we arrived... Continue reading »