The Points Guy gives back
See how we support initiatives that use travel as a force for good
TPG's promise
The Points Guy is committed to using travel as a positive force to bring people together, educate communities, and support initiatives to promote equality and opportunity around the globe.
We believe that...
Travel has the power to change the world. It's about more than going on vacation. It's about breaking down cultural barriers, understanding how history impacts society, seeing the beauty in our differences and understanding diverse communities and traditions.
We partner with...
Organizations that educate the next generation of leaders and transport migrants and marginalized people to safety — giving new opportunities to deserving individuals. We harness our resources and expertise to raise and donate funds and miles for these causes and engage our community throughout the year.
Organizations we support
Our current campaign
Support Turkey and Syria
The Points Guy and Lonely Planet are horrified by the destructive earthquake that has taken thousands of lives and affected thousands more in Turkey and Syria. In the hopes of helping rescue and aid initiatives, we are donating $30,000 to Airlink in its efforts to support survivors. Airlink is a global humanitarian organization that delivers critical aid to communities in crisis by providing airlift and logistical solutions to nonprofit partners. This donation will provide flights for 30 responders to reach affected places in Turkey and Syria.
Rainbow Railroad
Who are they?
Rainbow Railroad helps members of the LGBTQI community get out of dangerous environments and to a safe place that's far from state-enabled violence, persecution, and murder. In 2022, The Points Guy partnered with Chase Sapphire to create a Prizeo Campaign supporting Rainbow Railroad, raising over $140,000.
What impact has TPG made?
TPG has helped save over 125 LGBTQIA+ lives and donated/raised over 1 million dollars.
Peace Jam
Who are they?
PeaceJam is an award-winning international peace education program that provides year-round leadership training for motivated individuals aged 5-25.
What impact has TPG made?
Since 2016, TPG has sponsored PeaceJam youth conferences and programming in Guatemala, Ghana, Liberia and South Africa — impacting thousands of young lives.
Every year, The Points Guy team mentors youth alongside Nobel Peace Prize winners (like Jody Williams, Leymah Gbowee, Betty Williams, Kailash Satyarthi and Rigoberta Menchú) and participates in service projects and workshops with the young leaders.
In 2018, the TPG Global Impact Youth Fellowship was created to provide outstanding young changemakers the opportunity to advance their education and continue their mission for peace. As of 2022, we financially support and mentor 21 TPG Fellows from 4 countries: Liberia, Ghana, South Africa and Guatemala.
Miles4Migrants
Who are they?
Miles4Migrants uses frequent flyer miles, credit card points and cash to help people impacted by war, persecution or disaster start a new beginning in a new home.
What impact has TPG made?
We have raised over a dozen million miles for Afghanistan and Ukrainian refugees in the last year with the help of our sister company, Lonely Planet. These miles have helped transport over 1000 individuals.
Additional Charities
Over the past few years, we have supported additional charities and the amazing work that they do, including:
Who should we team up with next?
If you know an organization that could use our support, we'd love to chat. Contact us at tpggivesback@thepointsguy.com