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It really is an amazing experience. I have spent a month trekking in Ladahk and loved that, but to see the Nepalese Himalayas was just incredible! And the World Expeditions set up and itineraries really are great.
World Expeditions Foundation
Aim of the World Expeditions Foundation
World Expeditions Foundation (WEF) is an Australian based not-for-profit entity whose main aim is to raise donations for education based projects in underprivileged communities across the globe.
It’s philosophy reflects a focus on education as paramount in improving the standard of living in poor and indigenous communities, believing it empowers young people with a valuable asset for the future and in turn helps to assist developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development.
2009/10 WEF Projects
In 2009/10 WEF raised funds for a project in NEPAL and another in TANZANIA which improveed access to education in their respective communities.
2012/13 WEF Projects
In 20012/13 WEF is raising funds for a project in PERU and another in TANZANIA which aim to improve access to education in their respective communities.
How You Can Donate
The World Expeditions Foundation is a registered foundation, however we are currently in the process of applying to AusAid (the Australian Government’s Overseas Aid program) for DGR status, which would enable all donations over $2.00 to be tax deductible. For the time being however, any donations made are not tax deductible, but we confirm that the full amount of your donation will be directed to the current project/s being funded.
>> Donate Here
Donations Received
Donations are collected from World Expeditions travellers, supporters and partners of World Expeditions. Donations are also injected into WEF by World Expeditions by way of $5 from every World Expeditions passenger booking being donated to WEF, raising tens of thousands each year.
All administration costs are funded by World Expeditions, 100% of donations are directed to the current projects.
View a listing of Donations Received.
Board of Directors
The World Expeditions Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors.
WEF Credentials
World Expeditions Foundation Ltd ABN 36 127 619 925 (WEF) was incorporated in 21 September 2007 and is intended to operated as a not-for-profit partner of Australian World Expeditions Pty Ltd ABN 98 001 424 568 (World Expeditions).
<< Certificate of Registration as a Company
<< Registration as a Charity in the State of New South Wales
<< Registration as a Charity in the state of Queensland
Note: WEF is not required to be registered as a charity in the states of VIC, TAS, SA and NT.
Reporting and Accountability
The WEF recognises that transparency in reporting and accountability is paramount to the success of the Foundation. Prior to, during and at the completion of a project we ask our project partners to complete these reports:
>> Code of Conduct Child Protection Policy
When complete these documents will be uploaded to the website.
Criteria for Project Selection
- The following criteria have been set for the selection of the project.
- Does the community receive inadequate government funding?
- Is the project based on a real local need?
- Is the project ongoing and long lasting?
- Is the project suggested by local people?
- Is the project funded jointly with local people? (this transfers skills, ensures longevity and encourages the community to 'own' it)
- Can we provide an independent report on the benefits of the project to local people?
Contact WEF
For further information or to make a comment about WEF please write to enquiries@worldexpeditionsfoundation.com
