Travel Elevates, the philanthropic arm of Signature Travel Network, has revealed its 2025 Global Impact Grant recipients, supporting community projects worldwide.
Chosen by Travel Elevates’ board of directors, the grants focus on education, technology, and business empowerment, the three pillars central to the foundation’s mission.
President & CEO of Signature Travel Network Alex Sharpe shared his excitement about the program’s growth. “This year we have been able to give out more grants to a broader group of community projects due to the dedicated outpouring of donations and support by our Signature members and preferred partners,” he said.
“We believe the foundation will continue to expand its impact and reach each year because Travel Elevates is a charity that truly belongs to our members. Their growing commitment has been simply amazing.”
Since its inception in 2019, Travel Elevates has awarded 20 grants, totalling nearly $1.5 million to support global initiatives. This year’s recipients span a diverse range of countries, including Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and beyond.
The 2025 Global Impact Grant recipients include: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (Zambia) – Expanding Nakatindi Primary & Secondary school with science labs and home economics facilities for 1,200 students. Children in the Wilderness (Tanzania) – Building a new classroom and providing solar energy to schools in Gwikongo and Manyara. Wild Impact (Tanzania) – Renovating classrooms and adding sanitation facilities at Mbirikiri Primary School. Uthando (Love) South Africa (South Africa) – Offering training for women and youth to create eco-friendly products for sustainable employment. Fundacion Grupo Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) – Supporting sustainable fish farming and marine conservation training for former fishermen and marine biology graduates. Make a Miracle (Peru & Colombia) – Establishing digital skill labs for students and community members. Memorable Travel Group (DMC) (Costa Rica) – Providing English and IT lessons to low-income students at Sardinal High School. Life is Good Playmaker Project (Haiti) – Training teachers, parents, and caregivers to support children healing from trauma in Port-au-Prince.
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The 2025 Global Impact Grant recipients include: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (Zambia) – Expanding Nakatindi Primary & Secondary school with science labs and home economics facilities for 1,200 students. Children in the Wilderness (Tanzania) – Building a new classroom and providing solar energy to schools in Gwikongo and Manyara. Wild Impact (Tanzania) – Renovating classrooms and adding sanitation facilities at Mbirikiri Primary School. Uthando (Love) South Africa (South Africa) – Offering training for women and youth to create eco-friendly products for sustainable employment. Fundacion Grupo Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) – Supporting sustainable fish farming and marine conservation training for former fishermen and marine biology graduates. Make a Miracle (Peru & Colombia) – Establishing digital skill labs for students and community members. Memorable Travel Group (DMC) (Costa Rica) – Providing English and IT lessons to low-income students at Sardinal High School. Life is Good Playmaker Project (Haiti) – Training teachers, parents, and caregivers to support children healing from trauma in Port-au-Prince.
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