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We believe every young person should have the chance to fulfil their potential and SHINE in whatever they choose to do. We promise to give something back to the communities we operate in for generations to come by creating life changing opportunities for young people.

Helping Youth Shine

Here are the stories of the young people we've helped shine this year...Here are the stories of the young people we've helped shine this year...

Helen

Helen: From student to charity fundraiser

One of three children, Helen from London, has been in foster care for the past 10 years. A visit to Kenya in February 2009 boosted her confidence and showed her another side of life. She is now working with other students to raise funds for the Lavenda Springs project in Kenya.



Maxine

Maxine: From dress maker to US degree student

Maxine's home, the enchanting Caribbean island of Grenada, is a great place to live, but educational opportunities are limited. Thanks to a scholarship from Virgin Holidays, Maxine is now studying for a degree in Tourism Management at the University of Florida.



Nataana

Nataana: From fields to the classroom

Nataana is now able to go to school, because income from our excursions near Enkerari village in the Masai Mara is being used to provide education in her community, as well as basic sanitation, running water and access to health care. It is making an amazing difference to her life.



Amswell

Amswell: from Pupil to fish farmer

Amswell is a student at Speyside High in Tobago. Thanks to Virgin Holidays and the Travel Foundation he has been learning how to farm fish and not only make a career for himself, but also take the pressure off wild fish stocks and protect the beautiful coral reefs around Tobago.



Johnson Masango

Johnson: From unemployed to entrepreneur

Johnson lives in the Johannesburg township of Soweto where opportunities are limited. With support, guidance and funding from the Branson School of Entrepreneurship he has managed to set up a flourishing internet café and provide employment for others in his community.



Sujith

Sujith: From beach boy to tourist guide

Sujith used to work as a beach boy walking up and down the beaches selling to tourists. After help from Virgin Holidays and the Travel Foundation, he has now become a trained professional guide, working within a group to take turns to promote excursions to tourists. He now has a higher and more stable income, a brighter future and visitors are getting better quality excursions with less hassle on the beach.



Here are our charity partners worldwide:Here are our charity partners worldwide:

UKUK

Lavenda Springs UK
  • We have been working with Lavenda Springs UK who give inner city youngsters the chance to see a different side of life and appreciate what they have, by taking them to work alongside African kids on community development projects in Kenya. www.lavendasprings.co.uk
Crawley Borough Council Logo
  • Our home town of Crawley is a great place to work and live, but it has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the UK and a disproportionate number of NEETS (16-24 year olds, Not in Education Employment or Training). We've teamed up with Crawley Council and our local secondary school to help raise the aspirations of pupils in our local area. www.crawley.gov.uk
Dreams Come True Logo
  • Dreams Come True - we provide an annual donation of holidays to this wonderful charity who provide 'once of a lifetime' experiences for terminally ill children and their families www.dctc.org.uk


USAUSA

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  • Stand Up for Kids works across the USA finding and helping homeless street kids, and improving their lives. Virgin Holidays helps fund their outreach sessions, which provide food, clothes, hygiene products, guidance and education and has been successful in reuniting many kids with their families.


CaribbeanCaribbean

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Logo Travel Foundation Logo
  • A donation to the Travel Foundation is included in the price of every holiday we sell. This funds initiatives such as a scheme to teach schoolchildren about business through encouraging them to grow herbs, farm honey and raise fish while raising money for their schools, operated by The Travel Foundation in Tobago, St Lucia and Jamaica www.thetravelfoundation.org

AfricaAfrica

Unite Logo
  • We help fund an initiative to give students from South African townships, the skills and confidence they need to set up their own businesses with The Branson School for Entrepreneurship, through Virgin Unite www.virginunite.com
  • We actively assist with a Travel Foundation scheme to help ensure Maasai villagers get a fair share of the revenue earned from tourist visits in Kenya. www.thetravelfoundation.org

AsiaAsia

  • We help fund various Travel Foundation initiatives such as a project to train local unemployed youths as tour guides www.thetravelfoundation.org

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