2012 Passports with Purpose FAQ

Here’s everything you need to know about Passports with Purpose in 2012, all in one place:

So just what is Passports with Purpose?

Passports With Purpose is the annual travel bloggers’ fundraiser, which started in 2008. Our designated beneficiary in 2012 is Water.org and our goal is to raise $100,000 to build five wells in Haiti. Learn more about this year’s project and see all of our 2012 participating bloggers.

Who are our sponsors?

We are thrilled to have the following sponsors for our 2012 fundraiser:

Platinum sponsor: Expedia

Gold sponsor: Tripit

Silver sponsor: TBEX

Bronze sponsors:

What are the dates of the fundraiser?

The 2012 online fundraising event will run from November 28 to December 11. During that time you will be able to donate $10 on our catalog of prizes; each chance is $10 and all proceeds go to Water.org. How we do it.

I’m a blogger getting my prize info ready to post, where do I send my readers to donate for prizes?

Send them to this page, which, beginning Wednesday, November 28th, will be filled with prizes.

It’s late in the game, but I’d like to help out. How can I help?

Even if you don’t have a prize to donate, you can still play an important role in our fundraiser by sharing it on social media. We’re on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest, so find us there and help spread the good word.

Bloggers are also invited to write their own posts about the fundraiser, linking to our catalog of prizes after November 28.

Where can I get that neat widget I see on some travel bloggers’ websites?

We’re so glad you asked! Pick up the code for that widget here.

Where can I donate?

You can make a donation to the 2012 fundraiser at any point on our donation page. Prizes will not be available until 11/28.

What if I have a question that’s not answered here?

First, please check our FAQ page. If you can’t find your answers there, feel free to contact us.