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The Compass and Fable Foundation is the heart of our mission, dedicated to creating positive global change by promoting literacy. As a natural extension of our commitment to storytelling and adventure, we believe that the ability to read and write is the most powerful tool for unlocking human potential.

A portion of every trip booked through Compass and Fable directly supports our foundation’s initiatives. By partnering with local organizations, we provide books, fund teacher training, and create safe learning environments in the communities we visit. This ensures that every adventure you take with us not only enriches your life but also empowers individuals and transforms communities through the power of literacy.

Why give?

  • You directly empower futures

    Your donation provides the foundational skills that open up a world of possibilities. We support initiatives that get books into the hands of children and adults, fund teacher training, and create safe spaces for learning. You're not just donating money; you're directly fueling the ability to read, write, and succeed.

  • Literacy transforms communities.

    An educated traveler understands the value of a literate world. By supporting our foundation, you help build a cycle of positive change. When individuals can read and write, they are better equipped to find work, improve their family's health, and participate more fully in their communities, leading to more resilient and vibrant destinations for everyone.

  • Your support is woven into our adventures.

    Compass and Fable is dedicated to storytelling, and we believe every story starts with a word. Our foundation is the heart of our business model, ensuring that a portion of every journey we craft contributes to global literacy. Your direct donation allows us to expand this mission, reaching more people in more places.

  • We connect literacy to a deeper worldview.

    Our adventures take you to the very places where your donation makes an impact. We are committed to showing you the direct link between global literacy and a richer travel experience. You’ll not only discover new landscapes but also new perspectives, understanding the power of a book to unlock human potential.

  • You're helping close the opportunity gap.

    Global literacy remains a critical challenge, with millions of people, particularly women and girls, lacking basic reading and writing skills. Your donation helps us focus on these underserved populations, providing them with the tools they need to break cycles of poverty and unlock their own adventurous and successful lives.

  • It's a donation to a story that never ends.

    We believe that the stories of our travelers and the stories of the communities we visit are intertwined. Your support helps us write the next chapter for countless individuals, giving them the voice and the skills to tell their own tales. Your gift is an investment in a future where every person has the ability to read, write, and create their own destiny.

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 FAQs

  • The Compass and Fable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Compass and Fable, a sustainable adventure travel company. Our foundation is dedicated to enhancing the communities we visit by supporting education access. It's the heart of our mission, ensuring that every journey we take tells a story of positive change.

  • Our mission is to close the opportunity gap by making resources for education available in regions where they may not be. We do this by partnering with local organizations to provide the tools and support needed for learning. We believe that when we travel, we have a responsibility to leave the places we visit better than we found them, and our foundation is how we fulfill that commitment.

  • We chose to focus on global literacy because we believe that access to education is the most powerful tool for empowerment. The ability to read and write unlocks human potential, giving individuals the power to create their own stories and build a better future. As a company built on the idea that every step is a journey that tells a story, we understand that every great story begins with a single word. Our commitment to global literacy is our way of helping write the next chapter for countless individuals around the world.

  • If you feel inspired to give more, you can make an additional donation quickly and securely using the form below with a credit card. Your generosity allows us to expand our reach and amplify our impact, helping us provide more educational resources to the communities that need them most.

  • Your money goes directly to on-the-ground initiatives that are closing the opportunity gap and making education accessible. We partner with vetted, local organizations in the regions you travel to, ensuring your donation creates a direct and lasting impact. Your contribution helps support incredible local agencies like:

    • Belize: The Cornerstone Foundation, which provides literacy programs and educational support in San Ignacio.

    • Costa Rica: Amigos del Aprendizaje, a non-profit that works to improve children's learning opportunities through reading and writing initiatives.

    • Peru: Alfalit Peru, a recognized organization that provides literacy and educational reinforcement programs for children and adults.Item description

  • ou don't have to donate, but we hope you will. A portion of every trip is automatically contributed to the foundation, but any additional donation is entirely voluntary. While we don't have on-the-ground opportunities to visit our partners just yet, we're working hard to make those available soon. We're excited for you to see firsthand the incredible impact your support makes.Item description

  • The Compass and Fable Foundation is different from most travel company charities because our mission is woven directly into our company's identity. We believe that every step we take is a journey that tells a story, and our foundation is the heart of that narrative. We specifically focus on global literacy because it is the most fundamental tool for empowerment, unlocking the potential for individuals to tell their own stories.

    Unlike charities that might be a separate add-on or a general "give back" initiative, our foundation is a direct extension of our core business. When you book with us, you aren't just taking an adventure; you are participating in a larger story of positive change, helping to write the next chapter for countless individuals through the power of education.Item description