TRIP PARTNERS

On this trip Fat Mama’s Travel for a Cause is partnering with multiple Soroptimist International Clubs (including SI of Krakow and SI of Santa Clara Silicon Valley) and the Municipality of Krakow to provide aid for Ukrainian refugees.

WHO WE ARE HELPING

At the end of this summer, many Ukrainian women and children will be entering their sixth month as refugees. Having spent half a year away from their homes, loved ones, and routines a new normal is starting to set in and that includes the need to start work and school.

Women make up more than 60% of the refugees who have fled Ukraine, and children another 35%. Providing aid through donations, funds, and supplies will help these women and children dream big dreams again and realize those dreams through education and economic stability.

By helping one child we help a mother. By helping a mother, we help a family. By helping a family, we help a community. By helping a community, we help a nation. Please donate generously to help us lift up not just one woman or one family but an entire nation fighting for their freedom.

HOW ARE WE HELPING

As refugees try to create a new sense of normalcy the demand to meet basic daily needs is ever increasing. Without the ability to take care of daily hygiene concerns, no one can be expected to recreate their daily routines around school, higher education, or work. For this reason, to empower women and children to go back to school and work we are focusing our aid efforts on providing care items and school supplies.

We will be raising funds to purchase care products that includes feminine hygiene items (deodorant, pads, tampons, daily panty liners), skin care (Nivea crème, face wash, lotion), hair care (shampoo, conditioner, hairbrushes, styling gel), basic hygiene (toothpaste, body soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, diapers, baby wipes), and more.

Additionally, school supplies will also be purchased to empower Ukrainian children to continue working hard on their education. Providing these young Ukrainians, who have already been through unspeakable devastations, with the supplies they need to continue their education will help them to see a brighter future. School supplies will include backpacks, pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, markers, crayons, glue sticks, lunch boxes, and other needed materials.

Once supplies and goods have been obtained our Voluntourists in Krakow, Poland will work to organize, and assemble to the donations. Plans to distribute the donations will be coordinated with our partners. All funds and materials donated will go directly to the benefit of Ukrainian refugees.

TRIP DETAILS

Voluntourists can pickup their “Welcome Bags” at the front desk on July 25th starting at 4pm. All events are scheduled between July 26th 10am – August 5th 10am. Events, both aid work and tourist, are considered voluntary but are highly recommended. However, because all events are voluntary, Voluntourists are welcome to come and go as they please. Feel free to start your trip early, extend your stay, or participate for only a selection of our events.

Voluntourists are responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations and will be required to sign a Volunteer Waiver before participating in any activities.

The closest airport is the John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport. Rental car and public transportation services are available.

The H15 Hotel Francuski, ul. Pijarska 13, 31-015 Krakow, PL, is our Voluntourist HQ for this Travel for a Cause 10-day event. The hotel is offering all Voluntourists a 10% discount when they book and enter code: “Soroptimist 2022” in the comments. Book online and in the local currency for the best rates: https://hotelfrancuski.pl/en/

VOLUNTOURISTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEMSELVES

Voluntourists are responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations. To participate in any aid or tourist activities a Volunteer Waiver must be signed and submitted. All activities, aid or tourist, are provided on a volunteer basis and may involve inherent risks. Fat Mama Travels, Travel for a Cause along with any and all event partners are providing information and opportunities on a voluntary basis. RSVP for an event DOES NOT imply any type of contract, relationship, or responsibility between the participant and event organizers. Volunteer Waivers will be provided via email upon RSVP.