Uthando and Elevate send local kids to the high point of the city for a big day of ‘firsts’.
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Stories from the Field
For us, travel is more than just what you see – it’s also about who you can help. Whether that’s sharing tourism dollars with a developing country, sending a group of children on an adventure through our Buy a Trip, Give a Trip program, or directly lending a hand to support communities and conservation worldwide. We put our money where our mouth is. Here are some stories of how Elevate travelers have helped around the world – join them!
What ‘Buy a Trip, Give a Trip’ Is All About
Elevate Destinations’ Buy a Trip, Give a Trip model has been named a finalist for the Responsible Tourism Awards!
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Youth Make a Splash Snorkeling in Mexico
A group of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds in Baja California, Mexico gets a chance to swim with sea lions in Espíritu Santo Island.
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Costa Rican Kids Cruise Local Wildlife
On a special trip to Rio Bebedero, a group of disadvantaged school kids zooms in on wildlife and learns about the delicate nature of their environment.
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Peacebuilding Summer Camp for Colorful Girls in Myanmar
35 girls traveled to Yangon to participate in a truly fun and empowering summer-camp-style workshop.
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Americans Welcome!
A local guide’s perspective on US tourists in Cuba and some of the changes he’s noticed since Americans started freely traveling to the island.
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Up Close with Elephants in Zambia
Local kids created art with crayons and markers, capturing an intimate, up-close wildlife moment with elephants in Zambia.
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A View from the Top of the World
Tanzanian kids took a day trip to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, to enjoy the great hiking, wildlife, and landscapes.
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An Outing to Tsavo National Park
Kenyan students explore conservation issues, as they travel from their small village to Tsavo National Park on safari.
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A Scouting Trip Around Tanzania for High School-Bound Girls
A group of girls travels for five days to visit beachside Pangani, highland Lushoto, and a number of secondary schools to plan their education.
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A Field Trip to the Livingstone Museum, Zambia
Kids from Tongabezi Trust School made a visit to the Livingstone Museum for hands-on learning about Zambia’s history, geography and people
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Seeing the Sights in Bangkok, Thailand
30 children from the Baan Nokkamin Foundation experienced skyscapers, aquariums, and buffets in Bangkok, Thailand!
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