Chicago, IL USA

In partnership with Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy

The travel industry is in the midst of a transformation toward greater equity and sustainability. Abercrombie and Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has looked to become more involved in helping local communities in the US, and has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago to provide inner city youth with an introduction to the tourism industry and a two-week exposure to the lives and livelihoods of those living and working in the western US.

In August 2021, AKP sent youth from Chicago to travel throughout Wyoming and Idaho, where participants learned about the livelihoods of many people living in a very different landscape from that of their hometowns. 

501CTHREE was a program sponsor and partnered with AKP as a career partner. We presented programming on environmental justice and the career paths that youth can pursue in protecting the environment and promoting social justice. By working together, 501CTHREE and AKP helped the youth develop professional connections and presented a path forward that highlighted opportunities outside of the traditional career paths experienced by inner city youth. 

Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy is dedicated to positively impacting lives and livelihoods in the communities where its guests travel. AKP is equally committed to ensuring guests learn about its philanthropic investments as an integral part of their travel experience. From Africa to Asia, Latin America to the Antarctic, AKP is working with partner communities on education, health care, conservation and enterprise development projects.