Family of five to fly around the world in support of SOS Children’s Villages
While the process and logistics of flying around the world in a single-engine aircraft is quite the feat, for the Porter family, it was important that this adventure also have an educational and charitable purpose.
“We decided we needed to have a bigger purpose for this trip,” said Michelle Porter. “This round-the-world expedition is all about family and it made sense that we also help other families in the process. The important work that SOS Children’s Villages does to strengthen families and support vulnerable children was the perfect fit for what our family was hoping to accomplish.”
SOS Children’s Villages is excited to be partnering with the Porter family to help invest in a better future for young people and raise awareness of the challenges faced by children and families who lack access to their basic rights like education, health care, economic empowerment, and other supports vital to strong communities.
The family of five will be departing from Vancouver in June 2022, visiting SOS programs, and touching down countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and North and South America. The exact locations will evolve and will be shared in the coming months and as the expedition is underway.
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SOS Canada is actively working with the Porter family to secure corporate sponsorships for this one-of-a-kind adventure. For businesses interested in getting involved please connect with us at partners@soschildrensvillages.ca to further explore.