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Njoro Village hosts our largest project in Tanzania - the construction of a school dining hall. With the support of Rustic students, the dining hall has been partially built, but there is still a lot of work to be done in order to complete the building. bit.ly/2IuMnZ8

Meet Impact Ambassadors Sully Sims and Lindsay Kelly. Together they're raised over $1,000 to build a dining hall that will also serve as a community center in Tanzania! Help Sully and Lindsay reach their goal! bit.ly/2YZLZFj

Meet Sully and Lindsay! They've raised over $2,500 for the Tanzania Education Fund by selling bracelets from Tanzania, hosting a flywheel exercise class, and have shared their story with their community.

Community leader, Roberto, and our team in the Dominican Republic discuss the future of housing projects in Batey Monte Coca. We rely on local knowledge of our partner communities and we take time to measure the impact of our presence in these communities. bit.ly/2BKVDCS

New Rustic Gear alert! Get ready for community service with these fun and versatile shorts! Wearing appropriate clothes is an important piece of being a responsible traveler. Remember, all proceeds from the Rustic Gear shop support community projects! bit.ly/2ULLtbx

BEFORE & AFTER! We just completed construction on another home in Batey Monte Coca in the Dominican Republic! Since we began our partnership with Batey Monte Coca in 2014, we have built 15 homes in this community. Join us in building the next home! bit.ly/2qwwtnk

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After traveling to Fiji in 2018, Alexa (on left) was passionate about staying connected to the community. She became an Impact Ambassador and says, “The best advice I can give is to educate people on your topic, show then why they should care!” bit.ly/2TRlNdq

Impact Ambassador and 5 time Rustic Pathways student alum, Cate Brown, talks about her experience as a Global Fellow for the Foundation, and what responsible travel means to her. Way to go, Cate! bit.ly/2UqP17d

Way to go, San Francisco! SFO is banning plastic water bottles, and we're excited to see them making this small change! We believe that small efforts lead to big change, and this is the start of so many less plastic bottles ending up all over our planet. bit.ly/2yPMCq8

From organizing 5Ks and bake sales, to writing heartfelt letters and starting fundraising clubs, there are incredible Rustic Pathways alumni who are raising awareness and funds for Foundation projects even after their program ends. Read more about them! bit.ly/2HYpUjF

Over the last two years, @rusticpathways has hired six Community Impact Managers who ensure the success of our service projects and serve on the Global Impact Committee, alongside Andrea Bouch, the Director of the Foundation. Learn more about them here! bit.ly/2WrvdRS

Bateyes, sugar cane worker communities, have some of the lowest standards of living in the Dominican Republic. They often lack access to essential resources, such as education, running water, electricity, and housing. Learn more about the housing project: bit.ly/2qwwtnk

Illegal logging continues to be a serious problem in the Peruvian Amazon and this uncontrolled deforestation causes massive harm to the habitats and indigenous tribes. Click here to see how you can support conservation efforts in the Amazon: bit.ly/2pOaju8

"With 100% of donations going directly to the projects that we support, each dollar raised means more impact on the ground." Hear more from our Executive Director, Andrea Bouch on how we make an impact around the world. bit.ly/31OyVVv

As bushfires and drought continue to impact Australia, it is estimated that the country has lost nearly one billion native animals. ⁠If you're searching for ways to help we are now prioritizing fundraising to our partners at the WRREA. Donate now at bit.ly/2MZFbWc.

Meet the Village Rustic Foundation Club! These inspiring students started a service club at their school after traveling to Fiji this summer. To support these amazing students, check out their fundraising page: bit.ly/2GMHjg7

Meet Impact Ambassador, Helen! Last summer she traveled to Tanzania and was inspired to support access to education there. So far she's raised over $3500 towards her $5000 goal. Way to go, Helen! Learn more about her story and support her campaign: bit.ly/2V1P6vy

Impact Ambassador Sophia who is fundraising for the Amazon Conservation Fund wrote about how you can help and start making a difference today (beyond making a donation)! Check out her story here: bit.ly/2LvKl9r

Since 2008, Rustic Pathways has partnered with BSDA in Cambodia to support the organization in a number of education initiatives specifically targeted at improving student access to education. Look out for Impact Ambassador Gabi in this video! bit.ly/2Rzpfbg

We support projects based on the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. "They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice." bit.ly/2H1Zssg