The Logic of Philanthropic Travel
"Philanthropic Travel is a fantastic concept and a sign of the changing times.
The paradigm of what it means to be an environmentalist and/or socially responsible is changing. I argue it MUST change.Not enough people are going to make a real difference by selling everything and giving it to the poor or a worthy environmental non -profit (especially rich folks). The problems we face are too big and the resources going toward solving them are too small in the all-or-nothing system we have today. I would argue that the only way the world is going to change is if we change the way the world does business.
Example # 1: Sam Adams, CEO of 'Exploitative International' goes on vacation every year to Europe and spends $5,000.
Who benefits? Expensive hotels, shops, airlines and Europe.
Example # 2: Sam goes on a Philanthropic vacation, spends the same $5,000 and helps a village build a well giving it access to clean water.
Who benefits? Expensive hotels & shops in a third world country AND the small village. Sam is going to spend $5,000 on his vacation every year regardless. And the reality is he will NOT forgo his vacation and (instead)write a check to a worthy non-profit.
Net, net, Exquisite Safaris isn't going to change the world single-handedly -true enough.
But if the travel industry changes the way it does business (similar to that of Exquisite Safaris), we have a real and effective way of redirecting those resources to where they are needed. And if all industries change the way they do business ..who knows?" -Manny Siragusa
What's your perspective?
Learn More:
Harvard Business Review Entrepreneurship in the Social Sector: Philanthropic Travel
Exquisite Safaris clients say...
Travel Connoisseur Magazine on Exquisite Safaris Philanthropic Travel Worldwide
US Air Magazine on Exquisite Safaris Philanthropic Travel: Travel with a Heart
Fast Company Magazine on Philanthropic Travel
Philanthropic Traveler funded High School opens near Victoria Falls, Zambia
Philanthropic Travelers:
The The One's Who Do: Visionary Philanthropic Travelers
Visionary Philanthropic Traveler Chellie Kew
Jane Kaye- Bailey: Philanthropic Traveler
Richard Branson: Philanthropic Traveler
Angelina Jolie: Philanthropic Traveler
Oprah Winfrey: Philanthropic Traveler
Palm Beach Life Magazine: Philanthropic Travelers
e-mail 
posted by: dchamberlain
Philanthropic Travel: Enlightened Experiences
The Exquisite Safaris Philanthropic Travel experience integrates indigenous local culture into every personalized experience we recommend. These personal introductions create authentic cross cultural friendships that generate trust, respect, and generous donations funding philanthropic travel projects worldwide.
