Philanthropic Travel Projects: Legacy Voyages 2025

Legacy Voyages is the branch of Wonder Voyage that connects business people with philanthropic travel projects. This year, Legacy has three exciting opportunities:

• Entrepreneur training in Peru
• A school expansion project in Kenya
• An opportunity to give back to the Navajo community in New Mexico.

This article will dive into each of these opportunities and how you can be involved.

Philanthropic Travel With Legacy Voyages: How It Started

My husband, Brent Richardson, and I have been involved with Wonder Voyage for over twenty years. When he returned from leading a pilgrimage, he often shared stories about the projects the team completed and the people who were directly impacted. We frequently found ourselves financially supporting these non-profits long after the trip.

After one such pilgrimage, we started wondering how many other business professionals may share our desire to give back but lack the connections to be able to connect with worthwhile projects. It seems like, too often, charities take a large chunk of every donation to cover salaries and overhead. How do you know who you can trust?

This led to more questions, like:

• What if we could create a non-profit that thoroughly vetted global projects to remove the guesswork for philanthropists?
• What if we could eliminate the overhead so the money could go straight to the project?
• What if projects invited business people to visit the location, see where their money went, and enjoy a culturally immersive experience?

Soon, Legacy Voyages was born.

What Are The Core Values Of Legacy Voyages?

Many business professionals fall into the trap of steadily working the 9-to-5 but with no purpose other than receiving a paycheck. People long for more.

Our goal is to give professionals a purpose in their day-to-day. When you know that the paycheck is making a positive change in the world around you, the daily grind doesn’t feel, well, quite so much like a grind.

To help with that, Legacy Voyages focuses on:

• Vetted non-profits: We are selective about the non-profits we work with. The leadership has to have a long track record of consistently doing good for their community.
• Vetted projects: All Legacy projects must be long-term opportunities to “do good” for the community. 
• No overhead: All Legacy leaders are volunteers, which means the money donated goes straight to the project.
• Cultural immersion: Since we know the areas we serve, we provide cultural experiences that are often bucket-list worthy. For example, we have had teams conquer Machu Picchu, enjoy a 5-star safari complete with a hot air balloon ride, and spend a weekend on a deserted island in Belize.
• Doing good: Our travelers are from all faiths and backgrounds. 
• Tax friendly: Legacy falls under the umbrella of Wonder Voyage’s 501c3, which means all projects and project-related trips are tax deductible.

Overview Of 2025 Philanthropic Travel Projects

This year, Legacy Voyages is tackling three unique projects. Let’s take a look at each and how you can be involved.

Conferencia de Legacy Perú

• Location: Lima, Peru
• Dates: August 25–31, 2025
• Registration Deadline: May 25, 2025
• Objectives: Legacy Voyages partners with local leader Cesar Ausejo to host an entrepreneurial conference that empowers Peruvian small business owners. The project provides business training in marketing and technology and offers seed money competitions to help participants launch or grow their businesses.
• Traveler’s Role: Participants will collaborate in hands-on workshops, offer one-on-one mentorship, and guide entrepreneurs in refining their business pitches.
• Cultural Highlights: Experience Lima’s historic downtown, enjoy authentic Peruvian cuisine, and explore the vibrant city through curated insider experiences.

Educational Development at Ndoto School in Kenya

• Location: Kisumu, Kenya
• Dates: November 3–8, 2025
• Registration Deadline: August 3, 2025
• Objectives: This project will continue Legacy Voyages’ partnership with Ndoto School by helping fund the construction and furnishing of a classroom, furthering the school’s mission to provide quality education to local children.
• Traveler’s Role: Participants will be able to engage with students and staff.
• Cultural Highlights: Experience the warmth of the Ndoto community and embark on an unforgettable Kenyan safari through the country’s breathtaking landscapes.

Project Bluebird

• Location: Navajo Nation, New Mexico
• Dates: Fundraising begins now. Travel opportunities are coming soon.
• Objectives: Legacy Voyages partners with Sunny Dooley, a celebrated Navajo storyteller, to preserve the cultural heritage of the Diné people. In Phase 1 of Project Bluebird, we will gravel the impassable dirt road to Sunny’s ancestral home, provide access to well water, and begin restoring the property into a healing and storytelling retreat.
• Traveler’s Role: Participants will engage in cultural exchange activities and storytelling sessions, supporting the vision of creating a sacred space for the community.
• Cultural Highlights: Immerse yourself in Navajo traditions as you hear Sunny’s stories and learn about the history and culture of the Diné people.

To learn more about Sunny’s story, check out this video produced by Legacy Voyages.

How To Join A 2025 Legacy Voyage

Are you interested in leaving a Legacy? Peru and Kenya are both open for registration, and fundraising efforts are underway for Project Bluebird. The Legacy community looks forward to helping you find a project that reconnects you with a purpose bigger than your 9-to-5.