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RESPONSIBLE GIVING IN AFRICA At Bench Africa, we’re often asked by clients and travel agents what they can take to Africa to improve the lives of those in need and to make a positive impact on the local communities they will visit. We tend to think about packing pencils and notebooks, or toothpaste and toothbrushes. As I learnt last year in Zambia from Mfuwe Lodge Guest Manager, the quantities required to ‘do good’ are generally more than the packing space we have available in our luggage. We can in fact create other issues if, for example, we don’t carry enough pencils to go around a class of school children. This is where the incredible Pack for a Purpose initiative comes in, connecting travellers with specific requirements identified by local projects. Their website provides a platform for our African travel partners to list required items and guidelines for responsible giving, from stationery supplies and sports items, to linens and sanitary products. Travellers then simply drop off the supplies at the participating accommodation where they will stay, and the donated goods are distributed when there is enough to satisfy the project’s needs. Visit their website now and share with any clients booked to visit Africa soon. A small act of generosity can make a significant difference.