Galápagos Local Boat Crew Fundraiser
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We've always believed travel can be a force for good, so with international travel put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic, the impact on local communities and conservation efforts dependent on tourism has been devastating. Until international travel can resume in earnest, we’ve put our heads together and have come up with a way to tackle an urgent need in Ecuador’s Galápagos Island community – the welfare of our local ship staff and crew.
Since the Galápagos Archipelago is a national park and caters solely to tourism, the families who make these islands their home have been without a source of income since COVID-19 abruptly closed Ecuador’s borders in March. And while the Galápagos Islands are now officially “open” to tourists again (beginning August 1), the reality is that international travelers are not expected to fully return until late next year. Unfortunately, most local inhabitants do not have the savings to sustain this extended period without hardship.
Wilderness Travel and the owners of The Mary Anne and The Passion, are organizing a collection for our hard-working Galápagos staff, crew, and their families. This money will go towards food, rent, and children’s school supplies. We are hoping that our past guests who have visited the Galápagos Islands will consider assisting us in our efforts to get our friends through these tough times. Our goal is to raise US$9,000.
WT is not an NGO, nor do we have a non-profit arm, so these donations will not be tax-deductible.
Since the Galápagos Archipelago is a national park and caters solely to tourism, the families who make these islands their home have been without a source of income since COVID-19 abruptly closed Ecuador’s borders in March. And while the Galápagos Islands are now officially “open” to tourists again (beginning August 1), the reality is that international travelers are not expected to fully return until late next year. Unfortunately, most local inhabitants do not have the savings to sustain this extended period without hardship.
Wilderness Travel and the owners of The Mary Anne and The Passion, are organizing a collection for our hard-working Galápagos staff, crew, and their families. This money will go towards food, rent, and children’s school supplies. We are hoping that our past guests who have visited the Galápagos Islands will consider assisting us in our efforts to get our friends through these tough times. Our goal is to raise US$9,000.
WT is not an NGO, nor do we have a non-profit arm, so these donations will not be tax-deductible.
Organizer
Wilderness Travel
Organizer
Berkeley, CA
