Pack a Bag, Change a Life, is what Stuff Your Rucksack dot com would like you to do and so would we.
This online community of UK journalists, travelers and writers are interested in promoting the idea of giving back at the grassroots level while traveling and they have inspired me to do the same.
Any traveler that has been or is planning to travel to Cancun or the Riviera Maya probably doesn't think there is much need for charity in this region.
Upon first sight, there appears to be no need for it.
However, looks can be deceiving.
While in Cancun, step outside the hotel zone and you will find a fully functioning city.
Venture a few blocks from the infamous 5th avenue in Playa de Carmen and you will find yourself in the real Mexico; a country emerging into development.
Originating in the early seventies, this popular tourist destination has been under constant development.
Although it is loved by all and is utilized primarily for vacation, this area is like any other area throughout the world.
There are businesses, schools and governmental organizations.
There are elderly, young, rich, poor, sick and healthy.
There is and always will be need for charity.
Here are some ways you can give back: 1.
Angle Notions in Playa del Carmen is dedicated to raising funds to provide education, medical aid and serve the less fortunate of the surrounding community.
This organization is always looking for donations or volunteers.
2.
Kanché is a foundation that promotes alternative tourism and sustainable development throughout the Yucatan peninsula.
Just north of Cancun, Kanché offers educational tours and actively re-evaluates natural and cultural resources for the betterment of local communities.
3.
Centro Ecological Akumal or CEA is located in Akumal, a small beach community located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
CEA promotes scientific research, environmental education and social outreach.
So, on your next trip to the sunny white sand beaches of Cancun and the Riviera Maya, stuff your rucksacks, put on your backpacks and help us give back to an environment and community that has already given us so much.
This online community of UK journalists, travelers and writers are interested in promoting the idea of giving back at the grassroots level while traveling and they have inspired me to do the same.
Any traveler that has been or is planning to travel to Cancun or the Riviera Maya probably doesn't think there is much need for charity in this region.
Upon first sight, there appears to be no need for it.
However, looks can be deceiving.
While in Cancun, step outside the hotel zone and you will find a fully functioning city.
Venture a few blocks from the infamous 5th avenue in Playa de Carmen and you will find yourself in the real Mexico; a country emerging into development.
Originating in the early seventies, this popular tourist destination has been under constant development.
Although it is loved by all and is utilized primarily for vacation, this area is like any other area throughout the world.
There are businesses, schools and governmental organizations.
There are elderly, young, rich, poor, sick and healthy.
There is and always will be need for charity.
Here are some ways you can give back: 1.
Angle Notions in Playa del Carmen is dedicated to raising funds to provide education, medical aid and serve the less fortunate of the surrounding community.
This organization is always looking for donations or volunteers.
2.
Kanché is a foundation that promotes alternative tourism and sustainable development throughout the Yucatan peninsula.
Just north of Cancun, Kanché offers educational tours and actively re-evaluates natural and cultural resources for the betterment of local communities.
3.
Centro Ecological Akumal or CEA is located in Akumal, a small beach community located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
CEA promotes scientific research, environmental education and social outreach.
So, on your next trip to the sunny white sand beaches of Cancun and the Riviera Maya, stuff your rucksacks, put on your backpacks and help us give back to an environment and community that has already given us so much.
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