Intrepid Foundation record support
We are thrilled to announce that in a big 10th birthday year for The Intrepid Foundation, we have again broken our records for funds raised. The combined donations from Intrepid travellers and Intrepid Travel, totalling AU$427,333 for the 2011-12 financial year, are being distributed between 47 not-for-profit organisations around the world.
This brings us to topping $3 million raised and distributed globally, since The Intrepid Foundation’s inception in 2002. Thanks to all who have contributed – hundreds of children are being educated, health is being restored, wildlife protected, and many other wonderful outcomes achieved. The list of ways in which we’ve made a difference is long, so we’re pleased to share with you some of the highlights in Asia…
Cambodia
- Starfish Foundation – giving person to person welfare assistance in the Sihanoukville area. AU$8,617
- The Green Gecko Project – supporting disadvantaged kids in the Siem Reap area. AU$39,560
- Ptea Teuk Dong – improving the lives of high risk girls in the Battambang region. AU$9,190
- Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity – wildlife conservation and environmental education activities. AU$6,122
Laos
- Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre – rehabilitating bears rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and providing conservation education. AU$25,813
- COPE – providing prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation services to people with disabilities, many from landmines. AU$13,954
Thailand
- Friends of the Asian Elephant – caring for the welfare of elephants – many who have been injured through land mines or other forms of human-induced harm. AU$13,163
- Baan Unrak Orphanage – supporting vulnerable children in the Sangklaburi area. AU$5,920
Vietnam
- Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation – supporting vulnerable children in Northern and Central Vietnam. AU$22,942
- Children’s Hope in Action – providing vital health and disability programs in Central Vietnam. AU$13,970
- KOTO Saigon – providing training in life skills and hospitality to former street kids in HCMC. AU$8,355
- Cuc Phuong Conservation Projects – currently supporting the Turtle Conservation Centre activities. AU$4,457
Indonesia
- Bumi Sehat – providing free maternal and infant health services to reduce maternal and child illness and mortality and improve the health of the community. AU$4,623
India
- Deepalaya – providing care and education for working, street and runaway children. AU$18,385
- Asha Ka Jharna – providing special education and services to disabled children and adults in rural areas of Rajasthan. AU$8,451
Nepal
- Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) – supporting the Porters’ Clothing Bank. AU$2,532
China
- Beijing Huiling – offering innovative services to youths and adults with learning disabilities and their families. AU$5,078
- Xi’an Huiling – helping people with learning disabilities enjoy every aspect of their lives with the same rights as others. AU$7,802
For details of ALL funds distributed for 2011-12, please see the beneficiaries on The Intrepid Foundation website.
Photo: © COPE in Laos
