Insights and Impact
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Family Travel that is Transformative and Impactful
In a world dominated by screens and fast-paced routines, the importance of family time and meaningful experiences cannot be overstated.
As summer approaches and school holidays beckon, it's the perfect opportunity for families to break free from the monotony and embark on adventures that go beyond the ordinary. One such extraordinary journey involves traveling with your kids, not just for leisure but also for a purpose that extends far beyond your family circle. Imagine exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania near Mount Kilimanjaro while making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged youth through nonprofits.
Hike with Heart
Do you have a goal of seeing more of the world and love hiking? Our Make A Difference Now charity hikes offer a chance to experience some of the world’s most breathtaking scenic wonders and empower disadvantaged youth. Every step you take is another dollar raised to educate young ones who might otherwise never have access to education. We invite you to join one of our upcoming hikes around the globe.
Expanding our Reach to Guatemala
This year you have made it possible for us to take our Business Entrepreneur Program to Guatemala. You provided 26 scholarships to young women to learn business and entrepreneurship skills.
The students have been creating marketing portfolios and business plans and will soon be helping local businesses with their skills. Four students are already employed and the program isn't finished yet!
Many of you have been inquiring about traveling to Guatemala with us. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming trips.
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7 Reasons You Should Take a Family Volunteer Vacation
Volunteer vacations are a unique and rewarding way for families to travel and make a positive impact on the world. A family volunteer vacation is a trip abroad where a family performs volunteer service for a non-profit organization….
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How Can I Fundraise for a Charity?
Every non-profit organization needs to raise money in order to do good work. Fundraising is the lifeblood of every non-profit. For that reason, one of the best ways to make a difference is to help raise money for the organizations you care about.
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How Can I Travel and Give Back?
If you love to travel, and love helping those in need, then I’ve got great news for you: there are lots of different ways to travel while giving back at the same time.
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What Non-Profits Can I Trust?
When you want to make a difference in the world, one of the best things you can do is donate to nonprofits that are doing work you believe in….
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Making A Difference in Tanzania: Sally
Volunteering for Make A Difference in Tanzania this summer was a truly a life-changing experience. I’ve known for years what a great organization it is and have participated in two charity hikes. But it was something…
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How Charity Hikes Help
In this article, you’re going to learn all about charity hikes, and how you can sign-up to participate in an excursion that will help hundreds of young people have a brighter hope for a better future….
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Essential Items to Pack When Hiking Kilimanjaro to Make A Difference
We recently reached out to Joey and Gina, who participated in one of our recent annual Make A Difference Now charity hikes. They hiked to the rooftop of Africa, Kilimanjaro this year to raise money to educate the vulnerable children we support. We asked to hear what their top essential items were for their hike.
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Volunteer Stories: Tammy and Karen's Journey to Tanzania
Seeing MAD in action is remarkable. Upon arrival, we met with students currently benefiting from the various programs and support…
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A Big Hug from Tanzania
Read an personal update from our friend Peter about his journey into higher education.
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Reflections from a Family Volunteering Together in Africa
We end our time in Africa in Zanzibar on the Indian Ocean coast. We have been talking to our children over the past few days to hear what their reflections have been from this experience. We thought you might like to hear their thoughts. Here is what they had to say:
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