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HAVE MISSION, WILL TRAVEL

Give + Get Uniworld partners with ME to WE to combat poverty through global adventures. BY MEREDITH DIERS It’s often said travel is the ultimate teacher. These days, travel with a philanthropic angle is teaching adventurists how to create global impact during bucket-list journeys. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is partnering with organizations that are dedicated to motivating change, including ME to WE. ME to WE has a 20-year history of holistic, sustainable development work. The organization works alongside local families on various projects, helping empower communities and striving to end the cycle of poverty. Embark on a trip with ME to WE, and travelers gain a deeper understanding of social justice and the needs of marginalized international communities. n fact, ission easurement an independent, third party social impact consulting rm found that trip participants were more motivated to make change when they returned home. Eighty-nine percent of volunteers felt empowered to make a positive difference in the world. 44

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Above: A ME to WE traveler in India learns of local customs and cultures.