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Princess for a Day
April 3, 2012
Greetings friends and followers,
Our regular followers are aware that we were recently involved with a great Austin charity called Project Princess. For everyone else, a quick recap:
Months ago, as Goodwill Globetrotting was searching for Austin charities that we could partner with for projects, I came across Project Princess. Project Princess is a student run organization, carried out by the Lonestars from The University of Texas, that helps alleviate the expense of Prom by providing...
Change Is In The Air
March 4, 2012
There have been many developments in the world of Goodwill Globetrotting over the past few months which makes this update long overdue. We have some very big news to share and also plenty of tidbits for those of you interested in our progress, plans, trials and tribulations. It's been my turn to blog since January so I'll take full blame for everything you should already know but don't. There's a lot to cover so let's get started, shall we?
A Very Merry Furaha House Christmas
January 5, 2012
Greetings friends! I hope everyone had safe and happy holidays. This was Goodwill Globetrotting's first holiday season and I can definitely say that it was a happy one. For those of you who support and follow us regularly you know that we organized a Christmas Toy Drive for the kids of Austin's Furaha House (African Family Center). Since Goodwill Globetrotting has only been in existence for about 9 months, we'd never done anything like this...
Christmas Toy Drive (Furaha House)
December 2011
About This Project:
It's Christmas Toy Time!!! This holiday season Goodwill Globetrotting is helping to bring a joyful Christmas to Austin area children who truly need one. Together with Furaha House: African Family Center, we are organizing a toy drive to benefit African refugee and immigrant children in the Austin area. Please help us collect toys and other gifts for kids who might otherwise go without anything on Christmas.
A Holiday Update!
December 4th, 2011
Season's Greetings Goodwill Globetrotters!!
It's been far too long since our last update and we would like to apologize to everyone for keeping you all in an intolerable state of suspense. After a lull in activity immediately following our exploits in Peru, we are pretty much back in full swing and have lots to tell you about. However, before we begin, I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season and may the...
Furaha House: African Family Center
November 2011 - Present
About This Project:
Goodwill Globetrotting is working hard to support Furaha House: African Family Center's many programs designed to help African refugees and immigrants in the Austin area adapt to American life. Furaha House is a new Austin-based nonprofit that "...strives to lead African refugee and immigrant families to achieve self-sufficiency through culturally competent services and multidisciplinary..."
Lady Bird Lake Clean-Up
October 14th, 2011
About This Project:
Calling all Austinites!! From time to time Goodwill Globetrotting likes to organize community clean up events. On Oct 14th we were at Lady Bird Lake with our dogs enjoying the sunshine and trying to clean up as much garbage as we could in the area around Auditorium Shores.
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Furaha House
African Family Center
Austin, Texas

Furaha House was founded in April 2011 to help African families in Austin and surrounding neighborhoods by providing services that will allow Africans to integrate into American culture while preserving their cultural diversity.
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Traveller Not Tourist
Arequipa, Peru
Traveller Not Tourist is a volunteering organization based in Arequipa, Peru whose mission is to give foreigners visiting Peru the opportunity to positively engage in volunteer work that creates opportunities for youth and generally offers assistance to local under-resourced communities. They currently have...
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Bothy Hostel
Arequipa, Peru
Bothy Hostel is an official supporter of Traveller Not Tourist in Arequipa, Peru and any items for donation can be left at Bothy with confidence they will reach the people who need them. Bothy has a perfect location for backpackers just three blocks away from the beautiful Plaza de Armas and close walking distance to...
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Gift of Happiness Foundation
Bangkok, Thailand
Through simple slap-stick comedy shows, Gift of Happiness provides a joyful experience and useful goods to children and people living in difficult circumstances. Gift of Happiness is currently one of the many victims of the horrible flooding in Thailand and needs your help, now more than ever.
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Daktari
Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
Hoedspruit, South Africa
Daktari uses its Wildlife Orphanage to educate and inspire underprivileged children to care for their environment by giving them the opportunity to discover, learn, and become passionate about wildlife, conservation, and their heritage. They also supplement the children's...
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A Featured Donation Point
Casa Ana
Bed & Breakfast for Backpackers
Lima, Peru

Casa Ana is an official supporter of Otra Cosa Network in Huanchaco. Any items for donation can be left at Casa Ana with confidence they will reach the people who need them. Located near the historic center of Lima; Casa Ana is safe, clean, and quiet w/hot showers, free Wi-Fi, and a roof terrace.
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Cape Town Backpackers
Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town Backpackers is an official supporter of help2read in Cape Town. Any items for donation can be left there with confidence that they will reach the people who need them. Cape Town Backpackers offers clean, comfortable, and friendly accommodation in an excellent location. You'll be able to explore all of the city from this well established backpackers stop near the trendy restaurants...
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Children Walking Tall
Goa, India
Children Walking Tall is dedicated to helping slum and street children in Goa. They provide food, shelter, medical care, and education for some of the poorest children in India. In a safe playful environment, the children receive a fun and creative education with plenty of time left to do what children the world over...
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La Brisa Loca
Backpacker's Hostel
Santa Marta, Columbia
La Brisa Loca is an official supporter of Fundacion Mariposas Amarillas in Santa Marta. Any items for donation can be left there with confidence that they will reach the people who need them. La Brisa Loca is the newest and best backpackers' hostel in the...
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A Featured Charity
Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation
Koh Samui, Thailand
Dog and Cat Rescue Samui Foundation is a non-profit organization with missions to give all the dogs and cats on Koh Samui a more healthy life and to slow the population growth with their neutering program. Dog and Cat Rescue center is offering free neutering, free treatment, free medicine, and free consultation for...
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