Contributing to a humane world

As a company operating in the travel business we see our responsibility above all to the people who live in tourist areas. Regions such as South East Asia and Latin America are very popular destinations because of the beauty and diversity of their nature and culture. Unfortunately, the children of these countries are very alluring for some of the tourists. Therefore, it is sad to say that the risk of girls and boys becoming victims of sexual violence is increasing along with the growing number of journeys to these regions. We do not accept that the beauty of their homeland can become their downfall.

Together with our shareholders and business partners - AER Reisebüro Kooperation Verwaltungs GmbH, ATR GmbH and Travelviva AG - we support the international child relief federation terre des hommes that concentrates on children’s’ rights. This federation, founded in 1967, supports more than 450 aid projects for children in need in 29 countries of the world. To help the affected children, terre des hommes supports local initiatives that provide information and practical help for the young victims of natural disasters, poverty or sexual exploitation. 

Three years ago, this support transformed into a partnership with terre des hommes. At that time, together with the child relief federation, we set up the project "protecting children in holiday countries". This project funds relief projects in Thailand, Cambodia, India and Chile to provide new life perspectives to the victims of sexual violence. But the projects also address the public worldwide giving them a clear message to intervene and avoid offences against children. 

Donate with a mouse click – a feature that is well accepted

Every customer can simply donate one euro to terre des hommes with a mouse click when they book a flight via an integrated module on the websites of our partners. We add a further euro to each donated euro. 

Each year we are surprised and pleased about how many customers made use of "click to donate".