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No Administration Fees
All donations go directly to the projects.
There are no overheads, no deductions. The Foundation is managed by volunteer directors and supported by the World Expeditions finance team, allowing every dollar to reach the people and places that need it most.
Our Mission
To create long-term, community-led impact by supporting regenerative projects that align with our values and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
As part of this mission, WETG brands donate the equivalent of AUD$5 on behalf of every traveller, and we’ve committed to having a regenerative project in every country we operate in by the end of 2030.
Our Board of Directors
We thank our volunteer board for generously contributing their time and expertise:
Sue Badyari
Chairperson
CEO of World Expeditions since 2003 and one of the Foundation’s original directors.
Tim Macartney-Snape
Director
Mountaineer, founder of Sea to Summit and the Foundation for Humanity’s Adulthood; expedition leader since 1984.
Nicholas Kostos
Director
Original WEF director and long-standing member of the board since 2007.
Ian Williams
Director
With World Expeditions since 1992, working with schools and private groups; original WEF director.
Donna Lawrence
Director
Sustainability & Impact Manager for WETG, with the group since 2002; original WEF director.
Soren Kruse Ledet
Director
High-altitude guide with over 50 expeditions led across the Himalaya, Andes, and Central Asia; joined WEF in 2021.
Sarah Higgins
Director
Brand Manager of World Expeditions, with the group since 2006; joined WEF in 2024.