{"id":23187,"date":"2023-12-11T13:29:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T13:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=23187"},"modified":"2023-12-11T17:59:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T17:59:54","slug":"sharing-the-wonder-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/sharing-the-wonder-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharing the Wonder this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”23194″ img_size=”1800 x 900″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]At ETG, we\u2019re all about giving back. It\u2019s why sustainable travel<\/a> is at the heart of everything we do. We passionately believe that travel done right can be life-changing. But while we dream big, we\u2019re also realists. We know our holidays are a privilege available only to a few. That\u2019s why our charity partner for this year and next is the brilliant Share The Wonder<\/a> (STW).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”23189″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

WHY WE LOVE SHARE THE WONDER<\/h2>\n

For many young people in Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos, life is brutally hard. Born into extreme poverty, these children never get to enjoy their country\u2019s glories like we do. Their chance of a fascinating family outing or school trip is as likely as a trip to the moon.<\/p>\n

Share The Wonder is on a mission to change that.<\/p>\n

Like us, the charity believes every child deserves to experience travel\u2019s horizon-widening wonders. Especially the ones in their own homeland. By partnering with NGOs, social enterprises, and responsible travel organisations, STW makes that happen. Over the last year, the charity has provided hundreds of disadvantaged children with ‘days out with a difference’.<\/p>\n

Designed to get young minds ticking, each trip is packed with hands-on fun to promote community, creativity, and environmental awareness. So, whether visiting a wildlife sanctuary or artisan’s studio, kids can relax and let their curiosity run riot. Rather wonderfully, in helping the children, STW directly supports its local partners’ vital work, too. The domino effect at its most inspirational \u2014 it’s genius.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

HOW YOUR ETG HOLIDAY HAS HELPED<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s only thanks to your support that we can help fund STW’s transformative trips. Together, here’s what we’ve achieved this year.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Kokkoya Organic Farm<\/strong><\/a>, Yangon, Myanmar<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”23193″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Last March, we sponsored three fun-filled trips to this urban farm and social enterprise. An unforgettable day out for children from the streets and slums of Yangon; everyone \u2014 staff included \u2014 had a blast.<\/p>\n

In total, 75 city kids got to paint pots, plant seeds, and play knee-deep in nature, fuelled by a farm-to-fork lunch and lashings of ice cream. A collaboration with local NGO, Sonne Social Organisation<\/a>, these were SWT\u2019s first Myanmar outings. With your support, we\u2019ll ensure they\u2019re just the start.<\/p>\n

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Thank you for providing this wonderful opportunity for our children. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s not many other happy carefree events in their lives.” <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sonne Social Organisation<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Elephant Valley Project, Mondulkiri, Cambodia<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”23188″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]In June, we co-funded a school visit for 27 children to the Elephant Valley Project (EVP). Despite living nearby, this was a rare chance for the kids to learn about elephants, conservation, and the surrounding forest in an interactive, meaningful way.<\/p>\n

A day stuffed with smiles and excitement \u2014 unsurprisingly, the elephants proved captivating tutors! The kids’ enthusiasm and inventive ideas for protecting their \u2018hosts\u2019 and the forest left rangers gobsmacked.<\/p>\n

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The future of forest protection and conservation for the region starts with these kids, and only by building a love of the elephants and forest will we be able to continue the sanctuary for many years to come. Education is key, and so is collaboration\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jemma Bullock, Elephant Valley Project<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cambodia\u2019s first and only truly ethical elephant sanctuary; we\u2019re huge fans of EVP\u2019s work<\/a>. Ecotourism at its best, the NPO also supports the local community and neighbouring Keo Siema Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a>. To get the kids excited about conservation, and help EVP was a wonderful double-whammy.<\/p>\n

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I learned how to protect wildlife and not to hunt.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I want to be a forest protector and take care of wildlife.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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TOGETHER, WE ARE MAKING TRAVEL BETTER<\/h2>\n

We’ll be supporting Share the Wonder next year, so keep an eye out for updates. Until then, all that’s left to say is thank you. Whether you booked with us because you share our values or simply wanted a cracking holiday, we’re making travel better together.<\/p>\n

Here’s to a remarkable 2024.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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We are extremely thankful that ETG\u2019 customers are helping to help create opportunities for children in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam to have memorable experiences of their own!\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

Ameer, Share the Wonder<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Donate to Share the Wonder<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_cta h2=”Help Us Be More Wonder-ful”]Been on an ETG holiday and love what we do? Then help us dial up the wonder. Recommend us to anyone you think will love what we do, too. Friends. Family. Colleagues. Your dog\u2019s Instagram followers. Honestly, we\u2019re not fussy. Because for each new booking you send our way this January, we\u2019ll donate \u00a3150 to Share The Wonder. That\u2019s enough for six children to have a day out they\u2019ll never forget.[\/vc_cta][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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