The LATA Foundation provides emergency funds in response to COVID-19
In light of Covid-19, the LATA Foundation is supporting a range of emergency appeals in Latin America with funds being directed to those most in need.
Jun 19
Feb 28
The LATA Foundation confirms its 2020 charity initiatives
In 2020, the LATA Foundation will be supporting ten core projects across Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Peru, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Nov 28
Over £6000 raised for the LATA Foundation in first ‘Captains of Industry’ Event
The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) has raised over £5800 for the LATA Foundation projects and the Sol & Luna Association, in its first ‘captains of industry’ lunch.
Organised by LATA and the LATA Foundation in conjunction with the Sol y Luna Association, the event took place on 21 November at Gaucho, Piccadilly, welcoming key members of the UK and Latin American travel industries for a first-of-its-kind fundraising event.
Jun 6
The LATA Foundation raises over £2,000 at annual pub quiz
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.
Feb 13
2019 Projects announced!
The LATA Foundation has confirmed its 2019 charity initiatives focusing on conservation, poverty relief, education and community development. A selection of at least ten core projects will be supported throughout the year as well as one-off contributions to other essential causes.
Read moreOct 8
Our 2018 Autumn Update!
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
Our 2018 Spring Update!
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
Our 2017 Autumn/Winter Newsletter is now out!
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
12th July 2017 Women in Travel Networking Evening!
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
LATA Foundation Spring Newsletter!
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
