Voluntourism ... did you know?

Voluntourism...a whole new word to be added to the dictionary. I never knew it existed until recently. The whole concept is based on Paying It Forward or giving back. The neat thing about it is these Voluntouism trips are already set up for you! 

Have you ever wanted to give back and just never knew what to do about it? 
Have you ever wanted to help but didn't know where to start?
Have you wanted to make an impact on the world but felt like you didn't know where to begin?
Have you ever wanted to bring water to an area without it or with dirty water?
Or how about education and schools to areas without either one?

Well...here is how you can do all of those things! These Voluntourism trips are already mapped out. Their itineraries are already done. All you have to do is pick which project you want to participate in and put it on your calendar! It has never been this easy to get with a group of your friends, family, neighbors, church members, etc...and go participate in a project that changes the very lives it touches and the program that we can thank for this is the Manifest Foundation, Hug it Forward and the WorldVentures DreamTrips Program. 

Voluntourism Trips LINK

ManifestFoundation.org

Here is an example of one of these trips: Guatemala Bottle School Project 

For years Guatemala has been a contrast of natural beauty and socioeconomic disparity. Its diverse population has a long history of rich culture, but poverty is prevalent in all regions of the county.  Since 2012, the Manifest Foundation has aligned with Hug It Forward to make a difference in Guatemala and improve the quality of life for the children and families in need. 

By working with communities to build schools out of discarded plastic bottles, an endeavor that costs just $10,000 per two-classroom school, the Manifest Foundation and its incredible volunteers have helped to create environments for children to receive an education. This is your opportunity to take a Volunteer and help build a Bottle School for children in San Martin Jilotepque, located in the department of Chimaltenango, Guatemala. You'll meet new friends, get to know the community  visit Mayan ruins and experience Guatemala culture firsthand. Take a trip to make a difference. You'll cherish every minute!

The Manifest VISION: " We see the world where our children are respected as the planet's greatest asset for its future and are nurtured into confident, empowered, balanced world citizens. We see that by engaging in community-cooperative partnerships to provide essentials like food, clean water, shelter, education and mentorship, we create a ripple effect of positive change that reaches across borders and touches generations."

The MISSION: "Our mission is to manifest global socioeconomic change by empowering the world's most precious resource...our children. The Manifest Foundation supports the empowerment of millions of children globally by providing sustainable funding for humanitarian programs that enrich the lives and financial opportunities of children and families in impoverished or underdeveloped locations and that champion a balanced, global environment for future generations! 

When you view every piece of trash as an opportunity to create something wonderful amazing things can happen! 

Phoenix Sagen
Vacation Specialist, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur