Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Our Raise the World program is a G Adventures fundraising campaign to give back to the communities we visit, and that work with our community tourism partner Planeterra. By donating to Planeterra, you’re helping build local economies, protect cultural heritage, and create sustainable livelihoods, all while creating a ripple effect that lasts long after your trip ends.

You can donate directly to an individual or team by searching for their name. You can also donate directly here to Raise the World CEO or here to Raise the World G Nation.

Please visit Planeterra’s website to learn more about the communities they support via their blogs, annual impact report and sign up for their newsletter to receive regular updates on your impact for community tourism.

Planeterra is the world’s leading non-governmental organization turning travel into impact in communities.

Planeterra helps local organizations and communities use tourism as a catalyst to improve people’s lives, protect their natural environments, and celebrate their culture. Put simply, it is a better kind of tourism – improving the lives of community members as they provide travellers with better experiences. Planeterra is more than just an agent of change and driver of communal well-being, they are tested and trusted builders of self-esteem and pride. Pride that we can all share as well as take pleasure in – from uplifting communities through tourism.

The Planeterra Foundation is registered under Canada’s Not-for-Profit Organization Act and 501(c)3  in the United States.

G Adventures is the world’s largest independently owned, small group adventure travel company, with more than 1000 trips across all seven continents.

Supported by a foundation of strong core values, we create travel experiences that not only get our travellers closer to the world, but ones that also directly benefit the people and places we visit.

You can search for your CEO here.

Please contact Planeterra directly at info@planeterra.org!

We prioritize your peace of mind by using GoFundMe as our fundraising platform, which uses industry-leading encryption and secure payment processing to ensure your personal and financial information is always protected. Every donation is backed by rigorous fraud prevention monitoring and the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee, so you can give with total confidence knowing your support reaches the right hands safely.

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Planeterra International Foundation Ltd is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

The Planeterra Foundation is a registered not-for-profit in Canada, but is not a registered charity. As such, we are unable to provide charitable tax receipts. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact us if you have any further questions or concerns.