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FCTG Launches Global Giving Initiative

Flight Centre Travel Group has partnered with The Intrepid Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Intrepid Travel, to launch a global giving program, FCTG Gives. ‍ The partnership will expand Flight Centre’s philanthropic reach beyond its current long-term local charity partners by tapping into The Intrepid Foundation’s strong network of more than 50 grassroots not-for-profit organisations across 40+ countries. ‍Through FCTG Gives, Flight Centre’s global team of more than 12,000 employees will be able to fundraise, volunteer and give back to communities around the world. Agents will also be able to participate in Intrepid’s annual industry campaigns, such as the Blue Dragon Marathon Walk, which raises funds for Blue Dragon Children's Foundation, a Vietnam-based partner of The Intrepid Foundation supporting vulnerable children and communities. Flight Centre employees will also be able to launch their own fundraising campaigns for partners around the world they feel connected to. Michelle Degenhardt, Global Sustainability Officer for Flight Centre Travel Group said the partnership strengthened the company’s commitment to responsible travel. “As an industry, we have both an opportunity and a responsibility to ensure tourism benefits local communities. This partnership is a practical step forward in that direction,” she said. “This partnership gives our people around the world a practical way to give back to the destinations they care about." Biheng Zhang, General Manager of The Intrepid Foundation, said the partnership highlights the growing opportunity for travel companies to work together to create positive change in the destinations tourism depends on. “Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has disbursed more than $20 million to communities around the world. We know many travel companies share the same ambition to support the places their travellers visit, but building trusted partnerships and managing responsible giving globally can be complex. “By sharing our network and over two decades of experience, we can help more travel companies connect with credible grassroots organisations and create meaningful impact on the ground. We are thrilled to launch this model with Flight Centre through FCTG Gives. It deepens a long-standing relationship between Intrepid Travel and FCTG and we hope it inspires others in the industry to think about how they can support the communities that make travel possible,” Zhang said. Earlier this month, The Intrepid Foundation released its 2025 Impact Report, marking its biggest year of global giving to date. In 2025, the Foundation disbursed more than AUD $3.4 million to 58 not for profit partners across 45 countries, made possible by 16,293 donors, including 9,739 travellers. The funding supported six new partners and delivered more than AUD $650,000 in grants for mission-led initiatives on the ground. The year also marked a major milestone, with total funds disbursed since the Foundation’s establishment in 2002 surpassing AUD $20 million. Read The Intrepid Foundation’s full Impact Report  here .