Jun 6
The LATA Foundation has raised over £2000 at its annual travel industry pub quiz which took place on 4 June in central London and was attended by over 90 travel industry guests. All the funds will be invested into the LATA Foundation’s core charity initiatives in Latin America.
Oct 8
It is a year since the LATA Foundation had the good fortune that Chris Pickard agreed to become our Chairperson. Under his guidance the Foundation continues to grow, looking at new ways to engage both with our projects and LATA members. We have also had new people join our team bringing fresh ideas, skills and energy – As always we are grateful to all the volunteers that give their time so willingly, and to the companies and individuals that support us through donations of time and money. Read more
Apr 29
The LATA Foundation has the good fortune to work with some truly inspirational, often grass roots projects and this year we are proud to continue to support a diverse group of causes. These include: a nutritional and family programme by SmallChange4BigChange in Santa Caterina de Baranhona, Guatemala; and reinforcing a vital unmade road in the Telica region of Nicaragua, with Neuvas Esperanzas. Read more
Nov 17
2017 has been another interesting year for the LATA Foundation team – We continue to be be inspired by the amazing work of the grassroots projects we support. Konojel, the women’s co-operative restaurant project we supported in San Marcos on Lake Atitlan, has become self-sufficient, and the subsequent English lessons have been well received. Read more
May 15
Due to a highly successful event last year, we are bringing back ‘Women in Travel’ for 2017, but this time with a twist! With generous sponsorship from Belmond, we invite you to join women from across the travel industry on Wednesday 12th July 2017 at Mestizo Restaurant & Tequila Bar from 7pm
May 12
Our Spring 2017 newsletter is now out! Jam-packed with project updates, news of our volunteers visiting some of our projects in Latin America, exciting upcoming events and an introduction to our two new core projects for 2017! Read more
May 7
It’s the time of the year you’ve all been waiting for – the annual LATA Foundation Quiz brought to you by Air Europa! Join us on Tuesday 23 May to pit your wits against other travel industry professional to win prizes including a pair of air tickets to a secret destination in South America!
Dec 22
Our Christmas newsletter is now out! Jam-packed with news of how your money has helped change lives in Latin America in 2016, as well as a sneak peak of what is to come in 2017. Read more
Dec 1
The Enthusiastic fundraising heros over at Journey Latin America are at it again – this time they will be running just under 5 miles along the Thames river through London’s boroughs of Hammersmith and Barnes, all the while adorned in festive attire and lights! Read more
Oct 12
Five orphaned squirrel monkeys have been successfully released back into the wild in Costa Rica! Our partner, Kids Saving the Rainforest, have reported on their successful release of the endangered and recovered squirrel monkeys back into their natural habitats!
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