A travel-with-purpose nonprofit --
Onwards -- is holding its launch party at the Artwork Network to explain its approach to adventure travel that promotes international aid.
The event, which is open to the public, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Artwork Network, 878 Santa Fe Dr., Suite 2 in the Art District on Santa Fe.
Onwards is using tourism -- the largest industry in the world -- to address global poverty. the organization provides loans, training and revenue for businesses such as guide organizations, restaurants, small hotels -- or anything that can benefit from community-based tourism. According to the company's website, tourism represents the largest transfer or resources from rich to poor -- dwarfing international aid -- but has not contributed to community economic development.
Onwards creates trips to businesses in the Dominican Republic and Haiti that provide immersive travel experiences where the money goes to support community development and help alleviate poverty. It’s raising money to support more entrepreneurs and expand its offerings.
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