50 family baskets, delivered to 37 families monthly based on amount of family members, in two locations: Santa Esperanza in Pocosol, and San Juan de Penas Blancas. Covid-19 has stopped the Costa Rican economy and families are unable to have their basic needs covered. As tourism has stopped all over the world, communities have been… Read more »
Schools in Tanzania along with the world closed down March 2020. Many of us thought…this will pass. It’s been 6 and a half months and the pandemic is still circling us and the world is facing a second lockdown. Grand Circle Foundation East Africa have maintained weekly check-ins with schools, maintained communications with many of… Read more »
100 Days for Girls hygiene kits have been purchased in Victoria Falls thanks to a generous donation from the Stanwood Camano Island Chapter group, who put the funding together for this. Sewn by the local Days for Girls Enterprise group in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 100 per cent of this grant goes back into the initiative… Read more »
Due to COVID-19 and the impact that it is having on livelihoods, many families’ household income has drastically reduced, making it difficult to feed their families. In Zimbabwe, this has led to a nationwide food crisis as many households now cannot afford the basic necessities. With the help of donations from our generous travelers, Grand… Read more »
In 1992, Maestro Edgar Augusto Palacios, together with his wife Marcia and daughter Ada, founded the Sinamune Disabled Children’s Orchestra. A national music system for special-needs people (mostly children and young adults), Sinamune was created by the Cultural Foundation “Edgar Palacios” to help students overcome mental and visual challenges to develop the motor skills needed… Read more »
Greetings from Chief Lobulo. For many years, every single Overseas Adventure Traveler would have met Chief Lobulo, Local Maasai Chief in the area of Tarangire. Now with changes to the itinerary, only a few travelers cross paths with this amazing Chief. I met Chief Lobulo 9 years ago and have remained firm friends with him… Read more »
In this sometimes heartbreaking time, I found a true ray of sunlight in the actions of Ole and the team here in Thailand. By Pavi Kulatunga, Vice President, Asia Business Operations A few weeks ago we started closing down the Bangkok office. We’ve been in this particular office space for almost 10 years, but more… Read more »
O.A.T Travelers Lynn & Denny Allen Give as the Spirit Moves Them
Students attending the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Social Innovators of the Year Awards probably weren’t expecting that advice. Nor were they expecting a surprise offer to change their lives. Last month, Alan and Harriet were presented with this prestigious award for their business model and philanthropy. The award “recognizes leaders with a demonstrated commitment… Read more »
How O.A.T. Travelers Marci and Dave Utela Support Women and Children in Africa O.A.T. and Grand Circle travelers are generous in bringing pencils, notebooks, postcards, and other small gifts to distribute to students during their visits to local schools. But some travelers decide to do even more for the children who touch their hearts in… Read more »
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