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WhereverFamily Partners with The KAI Foundation for 2020 Travel Auction

by Angelique Platas

Oct 8, 2019

Francis X. Gallagher

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WhereverFamily proudly announces a partnership with The KAI Foundation, a non-profit organization building medical clinics and maternity wards in Zambia. Travelers can look forward to a charity travel auction in 2020, with proceeds directly benefitting The KAI Foundation.

 

After a visit to the region, long-time travelers Henry and Clare Kartagener decided to build, staff and maintain a maternity hospital in the small village of Mugarameno in Zambia. The new facility brought much-needed medical services to expecting mothers and families in the area. As the first building of its kind there, the maternity ward has welcomed more than 150 newborn babies since its construction.

Hospital. Photo: Francis X. Gallagher

 

With such success, a second facility is in talks for Cambodia. Look for more details on fundraising efforts in 2020.

 

Exam Room. Photo: Francis X. Gallagher

In addition to creating the maternity ward, the founders are also building homes that will house a government-stationed doctor to remain on premises. Once completed, the new complex will include dormitory-style rooms for volunteers visiting and helping at the facility.

Hospital Bed. Photo: Francis X. Gallagher

Want to learn more? Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming auction, including top travel-industry items such as round- trip flights and all-inclusive stays — all benefitting The KAI Foundation.

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