TRiP Foundation’s Thailand Projects

Thailand is a country of much wealth compared to some of its neighbors. It is also very rich in natural beauty. However, there is still a great demand for help here, often unseen to the general public or tourists.

WSE Travel stands strongly behind our T.R.I.P. philosophy: Travel Responsibly, Impact Positively. As part of our initiative to ensure a positive impact is made from our guests’ travels with us, we donate 2% of the Gross Sales Price of their tour or experience bought through Where Sidewalks End. *

We sponsor either a community social project, an environmental project, or an animal protection project within the country they visit. The funds donated are by us on behalf of our guests by Where Sidewalks End, without costing them anything additional.

As local representatives of these countries and communities, we feel our responsibility is to give back to protect and preserve our destinations. This should not be asked of in addition to the hard-earned money our guests are already spending for their well-deserved holidays (though additional donations for the projects are encouraged should our guests wish to take this initiative).

All amounts raised and collected for our TRiP Foundation are donated at the end of the calendar year to these awesome projects:

Organization: Action Change

Type: Animal Protection Project

About this Organization

Action Change is dedicated to supporting communities in creating brighter, better, and more sustainable futures for all their citizens by fostering an international network of individuals united by a shared goal of addressing global challenges, raising awareness about the importance of environmental protection, and responding to the demands of natural and unforeseen disasters.

Action Change’s Sea Turtles in Thailand project addresses the critical threats facing Thailand’s sensitive turtle population, exacerbated by increasing tourism in nesting and breeding areas. By creating safe, monitored spaces for turtles to lay their eggs and raising awareness about sustainable tourism, the initiative seeks to balance conservation with the economic reliance on tourism. The project also emphasizes long-term impact through community education and habitat preservation, aiming to boost turtle populations, reduce human impact, and inspire broader conservation efforts for all species.

Want to donate to this project? You can do so directly here: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/protecting-turtles-in-thailand/

Money Raised This Year

USD $2,780
Last Updated: December 31st, 2025
2025 total funds raised for Thailand Projects
Animal Projection Project: Rescue & Protect Sea Turtles in Thailand and Asia (via Global Giving)

Money Raised In Past Years

USD $2,209
Last Updated: December 31st, 2024
2024 total funds raised for Thailand Projects
Animal Projection Project: Rescue & Protect Sea Turtles in Thailand and Asia (via Global Giving)

USD $2,499
2023 total funds raised for Thailand Projects
Animal Projection Project: Rescue & Protect Sea Turtles in Thailand and Asia (via Global Giving)

USD $1,874
2022 total funds raised for Thailand Projects
Animal Projection Project: Rescue & Protect Sea Turtles in Thailand and Asia (via Global Giving)

Past Projects Supported

Courageous Kitchen

Courageous Kitchen is concerned with alleviating the ills of urban poverty in Bangkok by promoting individual action through volunteering initiatives, sharing quality information on organizations working to build stronger healthier communities, and organizing a Saturday School for kids from two poor communities to improve their English literacy. Courageous Kitchen also helps asylum-seeking refugees with food and rent as they are often unable to find work to support themselves.

Courageous Kitchen needs help securing sponsorship for their refugee families. They support rent and other ongoing living costs so any items from their wish list can make a big difference. They always need essentials such as food items, quality clothing, generic medicines, and hygiene products.

USD $5,546
2019 total funds raised for Thailand Projects
Social Project: Courageous Kitchen
Goal Achieved: Scholarship Funds for advanced training of top students

USD $4,417
2018 total funds raised for Thailand Projects
Social Project: Courageous Kitchen
Goal Achieved: 2 MacBooks and 5 iPads to set up a computer classroom

USD $2,675
2017 Total funds for the Thailand Projects
Social Project: Courageous Kitchen
Goal Achieved: iMac Pro as an education tool

USD $704
2016 Total funds for the Thailand Projects

Social Project: Courageous Kitchen
Goal Achieved: Cash Donation to buy education supplies for volunteers

USD $106
2015 Total Funds for the Thailand Projects

Social Project: Courageous Kitchen 

USD $120
2014 Total Funds for the Thailand Projects

Social Project: Courageous Kitchen (formerly In Search Of Sanuk) 

At Where Sidewalks End, we believe in creating travel experiences that positively impact both the people and places we visit. With our TRIP philosophy—Travel Responsibly, Impact Positively—we contribute to local charities and environmental initiatives for every day you spend with us. Each supported project plays a vital role in strengthening communities and preserving the planet.

Whether your adventure involved getting a sak yant tattoo in Chiang Mai, relaxing on a serene beach in Krabi, or participating in a delicious cooking class in Bangkok, rest assured that your travels have supported meaningful local initiatives. Through our TRIP Foundation projects, your holiday actively benefits the environment and communities, ensuring that every moment of your experience contributes to something greater.

*Tour Add-ons, Local Payments, service cancellations, and refunded services are not counted toward TRiP donations

Explore the Thailand with WSE Travel

Want to make an even bigger impact? Book a trip to Thailand and experience this incredible country firsthand! By traveling with WSE Travel, you’re actively supporting conservation and sustainable tourism initiatives.

Explore some of our top-rated experiences in Thailand:

Thank you for traveling with purpose.

TRiP Foundation – Travel Responsibly, Impact Positively