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Giving Tuesday: Empowering Communities Through Education – And a Challenge to Join Us

Written by Stephen Ekstrom | Dec 3, 2024 12:14:58 PM

Giving Tuesday: Empowering Communities Through Education – And a Challenge to Join Us

At Learn Tourism, Giving Tuesday is more than a global day of generosity—it’s a chance to bring our mission to life by empowering learners and fostering sustainable communities. This year, our staff took an active role by using dedicated budgets to support local and global educational initiatives. Together, we created a ripple effect of positive change across the globe.

Now, we’re inviting you to join us in making a difference—and offering a unique way for you to amplify your impact.

Education: The Foundation for Transformation

We believe education is the key to addressing systemic challenges and unlocking human potential. This Giving Tuesday, our efforts focused on breaking barriers to learning and opportunity:

  • Detroit Schools: Provided school uniforms and STEM activity supplies, ensuring students could engage fully in academic and extracurricular opportunities that spark creativity and growth.
  • Children in Africa: Supplied scholastic materials, uniforms, sanitary products, and food to ensure children in underserved regions can attend school and thrive in supportive environments.
  • Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth in NYC: Equipped young people with backpacks, learning supplies, hundreds of online courses, and interview clothing, offering immediate relief and long-term career-building tools.
  • Girls’ Education Globally: Funded professional development, tuition, and uniforms for girls in regions where secondary education is often inaccessible, empowering future leaders.

These contributions are more than donations—they’re investments in sustainable change.

A Challenge to Make a Difference

This Giving Tuesday, we challenge you to join us in transforming lives through education. When you donate $500 or more to the Learn Tourism Scholarship Fund, you’ll receive a code for 100 online course enrollments.

These enrollments can be shared with:

  • Your staff, to foster professional development and lifelong learning.
  • A local workforce development program, helping bridge skills gaps in your community.
  • One of our supported projects, paying it forward to those who need it most.

This unique opportunity allows you to make an immediate impact while empowering others to grow and succeed.

Why Your Support Matters

By donating to the Learn Tourism Scholarship Fund, you’re not only helping individuals gain access to valuable educational opportunities—you’re also amplifying the reach of these initiatives. Whether through workforce development, skills training, or scholarships, your contribution directly supports education as a means to build sustainable, thriving communities.

Ready to Accept the Challenge?

Donating is simple: visit learntourism.org/donate and make your contribution today. Your generosity can change lives—and with 100 online course enrollments, you can extend that impact even further.

Together, We Create Change

Giving Tuesday is about coming together to make a difference. Let’s transform generosity into opportunity and create lasting change for learners worldwide. With your help, we can continue to advance education and build a brighter future for all.

About Learn Tourism the nonprofit academy...

Learn Tourism is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the tourism industry through innovative educational practices and professional development initiatives. Our mission is to harness the power of science, business psychology, and adult education to build sustainable economies and enrich the tourism landscape.