Travel with a Purpose: The Compass & Fable Foundation
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Compass & Fable Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to fostering education and literacy around the world. We have built Compass & Fable on the belief that travel is more than just seeing new places; it's about connecting with the world and its people. This foundation is a natural extension of that philosophy, turning our passion for exploration into a purpose for positive change.
Our mission is to make literacy accessible to everyone, everywhere. The need for this is stark. While developed nations like the United States and Canada boast adult literacy rates of 99%, the reality is very different in other parts of the world. In developing nations such as India and Bangladesh, the literacy rate is closer to 75%, and in some of the world's least developed countries, like Mali and South Sudan, literacy rates can be as low as 31%. This disparity is a barrier to everything from economic opportunity to personal empowerment. ( from Our World In Data and WorldBank)
The Compass & Fable Foundation will address this global challenge by partnering with local, on-the-ground organizations in the regions we travel to. Our strategy is simple: we will identify areas with the highest need and work hand-in-hand with local groups to support their education and literacy initiatives. A portion of the earnings from each Compass & Fable booking will be directly donated to the organization we partner with in that region. This ensures our efforts are impactful, culturally sensitive, and directly address the specific needs of each community. We believe the most effective way to help is to empower those who are already doing the work. For those who wish to contribute further, we welcome additional donations, which can be made in the client's name through our Donations page. If you have an organization that is meaningful to you, please let us know.
As a non-profit associated with Compass & Fable, we are also excited to announce that we will be building "give back" opportunities into our group travel trips. These trips will allow travelers to not only explore incredible destinations but also to directly contribute to the foundation's mission. Imagine a journey to Southeast Asia or Africa where your itinerary includes both breathtaking sights and meaningful time spent giving back to the local communities. It's an opportunity to truly experience the world and leave a lasting, positive legacy.
This is more than just a new project; it's a commitment to a more educated, literate, and interconnected world. By supporting the Compass & Fable Foundation, you are helping us turn the page on global illiteracy and write a new chapter of hope and opportunity for everyone. We invite you to join us on this journey.