COMMUNITY PROJECTS
We have initiated and/or support sustainable community and environment projects around the world, focusing on projects with links to the tourism industry.
Our long-term objective is to provide aid (financial and physical) to projects that will ultimately become self-sustaining - for example, where we provide seed funding and training for a start-up business, and then become a 'customer' rather than a 'benefactor'.
KOTO, Vietnam
KOTO (Know
One, Teach One), is a training centre and restaurant set up to help
disadvantaged kids in Hanoi to get off the streets and into a stable
living and working environment. Each year an integral part of the
training is a field trip in Vietnam.
Every July/August, students participate in an annual field trip.
"The
aim is not only to build teamwork but also to ensure the young people
at KOTO get the chance to see more of their own incredible country. We
want to teach a responsible attitude to the environment and give the
trainees an opportunity to learn and grow through the experience. We
also want to reward their hard work," explains founder, Jimmy Pham.
Peregrine
continues to support KOTO and is currently fundraising through the
Peregrine Community Trust to sponsor part of, or the complete, field
trip each year, at a cost of between US$5000 and US$7000. In addition,
KOTO greets every Peregrine group that comes to Hanoi with their
fantastic menu and friendly service.
KOTO continues to grow
and develop as many more street kids and disadvantaged youths pass
through its doors and go on to successful jobs in the hospitality and
tourism industries.
Chitwan Electric Fence Project, Nepal
There
are about 22 villages around the Chitwan National Park in southern
Nepal that are dependent on farming. However, wild elephants and rhinos
from the park frequently enter the villages at night, trampling crops
and breaking down mud brick homes in search of food.
Twenty people
die annually as a result and some 200 houses are destroyed each year.
Peregrine assisted in setting up 24 km of electric fence, which has
apparently completely solved the problem. The elephants and rhinos
won't venture closer than 10 meters from the fence, as they sense the
electric current.
The Chitwan community villages need another 30
or so energisers, (the devices that 'electrify' the fences) which each
cost AUD611.50. The Peregrine Community Trust is seeking donations from
travellers to purchase individual energisers. If you donate the full
AU$611.50 we'll 'put your name on it'. Alternatively, you can
contribute a smaller amount, which goes into a collective 'pot'. When
we have raised enough funds for 10 energizers, we will purchase these
in Australia and deliver them to the Chitwan community in Nepal.
Peregrine Adventures will cover any transport and delivery charges.
The Timbavati Bush School, South Africa
The
Timbavati Bush School was started by the management of the Timbavati
Private Nature Reserve in the belief that the success of conservation
in Africa lies in developing and nurturing an understanding and
appreciation of the natural environment and conservation issues among
local communities.
In conjunction with community leaders, an
educational facility and field programme was established. Around 100
Grade 11 school groups (each consisting of four boys and four girls)
have attended the bush school to date, with a hugely positive response
from all participants.
The Bush School course covers general
conservation discussions and practical studies on water, energy, soil,
photosynthesis, a permaculture garden and other environmental topics.
It’s also a chance for the children to sees some of the big game
animals – often for the first time. The students are then encouraged to
take what they have learned back to their community, teaching their
parents and neighbours to grow their own vegetables.
Peregrine,
through raising funds via the Community Trust, aims to offer
scholarships to the South African Wildlife College (SAWC) to the two
bush campers who have had the strongest impact on their community
through their project. Following the six-month course, the scholarship
students will be placed at the various game lodges in the area to gain
more practical experience and then be ready for employment.
Galapagos Conservancy
The
Galapagos Conservancy is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for
Galapagos conservation. It is a membership-based organisation and the
largest source of private support for conservation efforts. The 11,000
Friends of Galapagos are individuals and institutions who care deeply
about the Galapagos Islands, and understand the scientific importance
of preserving this one-of-a-kind ecosystem.
Funds raised by the
Galapagos Conservancy support the core operations of the Charles Darwin
Research Station (CDRS) and the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS),
both located on the island of Santa Cruz.
Peru's Challenge
Pumamarca
is an agricultural community located in the mountain region above
Cuzco. The community survives on their agricultural products, and
families struggle to make ends meet on the income farming brings in.
The
benefit of non-agricultural activities is that they provide more stable
income. Peru’s Challenge helps approximately 200 families through the
creation of Talleres, in which mothers work on crafts such as weaving,
knitting and jewellery making, however they are finding it increasing
hard to fit in the one school classroom available to them.
Through
the Community Trust, Peregrine is fundraising for a workshop to be
built so that the group can work uninterrupted and without disrupting
the school children.
TRUST MANAGEMENT
The Peregrine Community Trust was developed by Peregrine with the assistance of Charities Aid Foundation Australia CAF Australia is an international not-for-profit organisation that partners companies such as Peregrine to ensure the smooth development, operation and flow of funds to community projects.
CAF Australia provides guidance to the Peregrine Trust Committee (which consists of Peregrine staff and associates) in choosing and approving Trust fund grants. All administration costs are funded by Peregrine Adventures, which means that 100% of public donations will go directly to the nominated community project or organisation.
HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE?
How Can I Contribute
You can contribute to the Peregrine Community Trust by using our online donation gateway
FAQs
- Why has Peregrine established the Peregrine Community Trust?
Throughout our 30 years of operating adventure holidays around the
world, Peregrine has supported a range of charitable organisations,
associations and community projects, mostly on an ad hoc basis. We set
up the Peregrine Community Trust as an independent entity to enable
better accountability and transparency and to establish a vehicle for
channelling funds from more diverse sources (such as client
contributions) into community projects.
- Is the Peregrine Community Trust owned and managed by Peregrine?
While Peregrine established and contributes funds to the Trust, the
Trust is managed by Charities Aid Foundation Australia, who hold the fundraising licences in all states of Australia.
- Does all the money donated go directly to the projects?
Yes. Peregrine covers all the administration costs involved in
collecting and distributing the money. The money you donate will go to
the project of your choice, or to the general trust fund if you so
choose.
- Where is the money held - and is it safe?
The money is held in a bank account managed by Charities Aid
Foundation. CAF is an international not-for-profit organisation and
corporate partner in community involvement, that advises and
facilitates companies such as Peregrine in matching and distributing
funds to suitable recipients.
Operating in Australia since March 2000, this international
organisation began in the United Kingdom in 1923 and now provides
international donor management services in the United Kingdom, the
United States, New Zealand, India, Russia, South Africa, Brazil,
Bulgaria and beyond.
Worldwide, Charities Aid Foundation has over $AU4 billion under
management; operates two banks in the United Kingdom, and distributes
more than $AU400 million every year to not-for-profit organisations.
For further information, visit www.cafaustralia.org.au
- Is my donation tax deductible?
In addition to the Peregrine Community Trust, Peregrine Adventures, has established a Donor Advised Foundation Account with the CAF Community Fund named "Peregrine Partners Fund". If you are an Australian resident for tax purposes, donations to the CAF Community Fund (Peregrine Partners Fund) are tax deductible. The CAF Community Fund will grant donations, taking into account requests from the Peregrine Trust Committee, to Peregrine's partners (Plan, Childwise or WWF) and develop an Endowment to provide on-going grants from the interest and endowment growth.
Most of the projects listed under the Peregrine Community Trust as overseas community projects are not eligible for tax deductibility.
PRIVACY
Your information will be used by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) only for the purpose of processing and receipting.
CAF will not pass on your details to any other third party, other than your nominated charity and Peregrine Adventures (you may request this not be done when donating). CAF Community Fund trustees have sole discretion on granting donations as required by Australian Tax Law.
A more comprehensive explanation of CAF's privacy policy is located at www.cafaustralia.org or by contacting the CAF Information Control Officer.
For further information:
From within Australia, please phone the CAF Australia help line on 1300 653 567
From outside Australia, phone: +61 2 9929 9633
Or email: info@cafaustralia.org