Pack For A Purpose

Our wonderful friends, it would mean the world to us if you could please read this post! ❤️

Later this week, I am turning 33 (Jesus Christ! *no pun intended), and a couple of days later, we will start our Kilimanjaro mountain ascent. So if we could please (please please please!) ask you guys to a) give me a virtual cup of coffee (or two) for my birthday; b) support us in our climb of the highest mountain in Africa; c) or in case you don’t particularly like us, just prove to the world that you are a beautiful human being who cares about less fortunate ones in this world. 

After an extended research, we found an amazing foundation called Pack for a Purpose. You can read about them below. Now, as people are traveling much less, they need our help more than ever. 

Sam and I have already made an initial contribution, but we will also make sure to contribute extra to cover all your fees, so every dollar you put to this cause goes directly to Pack for a Purpose!  

Love you all and thank you! 

More information about Pack For A Purpose: We help travelers make a big impact in the communities they visit. They use our website to identify charities in the communities they are visiting. These charities have a list of supplies which travelers can use to bring only needed items. A small amount of space in their luggage makes a difference in projects around the world. www.packforapurpose.org/

Now More Than Ever!

Now more than ever, we know how impactful Pack for a Purpose travelers will be when it is again safe to travel. More people will want to make positive impacts in the communities they visit. Pack for a Purpose will be ready when that happens.

Now more than ever, we need to make a sustained effort to assist those in need everywhere. In observance of World Tourism Day, we take this opportunity to make sure that tourism continues to be a positive force in the world.

Now more than ever, the projects sponsored by Pack for a Purpose participants will be even more critical in helping meet urgent community needs. At Pack for a Purpose, we are maintaining contact with our participants so we can provide the most accurate and current information possible.

We need your financial support to continue to make a global impact on organizations in need. Please go to https://www.packforapurpose.org/participate/as-a-donor/ to make your 2020 contribution.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

The award-winning globally recognized nonprofit Pack for a Purpose assists travelers who want to take meaningful contributions to the destinations they visit. The website provides current needs lists for over 500 projects in more than 60 countries. Since 2010 travelers have taken over 194,140 kgs (427,108  pounds) of supplies, meeting essential needs for community projects around the globe. Supported projects include education, health, child welfare, animal welfare, and socio-economic development.

When Pack for a Purpose went live on the web in December 2009, there were 29 participants in 15 countries. Now, in 2019, Pack for a Purpose has over 430 Participants in over 60 countries around the world. Pack for a Purpose has been an all-volunteer organization but is now trying to become fully sustainable and hire two full-time employees to manage the website and expand its outreach. All funds donated will be used in the sustainability drive.


Watch the video below to see how the supplies brought by Pack for a Purpose travelers to the Princess Hotels Grand Riviera and Sunset Princess bring joy to the community in the Riviera Maya Mexico.


Watch the video below to see how Pack for a Purpose travelers and Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental make a postive impact in Ecuador.


Watch this video to see the powerful positive impact the partnership between Casitas Tenorio and Pack for a Purpose has made in Costa Rica.


Watch to see how the Hotel Antigua Miraflores in Peru and Pack for a Purpose support the Hovde Foundation's work and make a positive impact on the local community.


Thank you for your donation!

Hi, I’m Clara Andersen, and I’m excited to launch this fundraiser to support Pack For A Purpose, an organization dedicated to making a real difference in communities across the globe. Their mission inspires travelers to bring meaningful contributions to the destinations they visit, turning every trip into an opportunity for positive change.

With your generous donations, we can help Pack For A Purpose continue their vital work, including:

• Providing essential supplies to local schools and healthcare facilities in need.
• Empowering communities by enabling sustainable projects that promote long-term growth.

Every dollar counts, and together we can support this incredible mission. Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with your network. Let's make a difference together!