WiTR supports Hope Foundation at TFWA fair

This year at the TFWA World Exhibition, Women in Travel Retail (WiTR) returns to its usual venue in the foyer of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on Tuesday, October 4 (1730-1900) with a focus on fundraising.

On arrival, attendees will be welcomed with a glass of Chandon Garden Spritz courtesy of Moet Hennessy to start off what promises to be an enjoyable networking session while also raising funds for WiTR’s 2022 charity – the Hope Foundation.

Since 1999, the Hope Foundation aims to protect children living on the streets and in the slums of Kolkata, India. WiTR is raising funds to buy a bus to safely transport women and children from Hope’s five homes housing 100 children, and a mother and childcare unit. Costing about €15,000 (US$14,500), the bus will replace a 15-year-old vehicle to comply with government environmental guidelines.

For more, see the YouTube video at: https://youtu.be/QnuNRMhpboI

Hope Foundation (photo courtesy of WiTR/Hope Foundation)

WiTR Chair Sarah Branquinho said: “This year, instead of the past raffle format, participants will be invited to contribute €20 (US$19) and a business card to be entered into a draw for three prizes which will take place at around 18.30. Please note that WiTR is a small charity and cannot accept online payments, only cash. We look forward to seeing you all and hope that we can make a significant impact with your donations.”

For corporate and individual donations, contact Gerry Munday, Vice Chair of WiTR, at gerrymunday2811@gmail.com

About Women in Travel

Women in Travel (WiTR) was created in 2006 to recognise the contribution of women to the travel retail industry, past, present and future, and as a forum for women in the industry. It allows a privileged medium to exchange ideas and to support people in need, from Haiti to India to Sichuan.

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