With HX Foundation support, Fundación Jocotoco protects the critically endangered Galapagos Petrel by removing invasive species and improving nesting habitats on San Cristóbal island. The reserve now hosts 199 cavities across 7 colonies, with 30 active nests producing 22 fledglings in 2022, compared to 12 nests and 4 fledgings in previous years.

Efforts such as predator control, nest monitoring, and fencing have created safar environments for petrels to thrive and enabled a record count of 25 breeding pairs, safeguarding critical habitats for future generations.

The Association of Greenlandic Children is committed to ensuring all Greenlandic children grow up with safety, opportunity, and hope. Since 2015, the HX Foundation has proudly supported their vital work, renewing our partnership for three more years in 2023.

Through educational programs and mentorship, they help young people succeed. Their "buddy" service offers mentorship and companionship to vulnerable youth, while their initiatives address the concerning rise in violence among 12- to 16-year-olds. Each year, they also organize summer camps in remote villages, nurturing creativity, resilience, and learning in local children.

Onboard the MS Fridtjof Nansen, renowned whale experts from UC Santa Cruz, Stanford University, and Duke University are using cutting-edge technology, such as drone imagery and tissue sampling, to map essential whale migration routes known as “blue corridors.”

Their research also investigates how shifting sea ice and krill availability impact whale pregnancy rates, stress, and nutrition, revealing crucial data on how Antarctic baleen whales respond to changing conditions. This study aims to inform better conservation measures to protect these majestic creatures in the face of climate change.

Competition is running across Adventure Travel Show and Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show London with £5,000 total donated to the HX Foundation project with highest number of votes. There will be one winner of £500 worth of John Lewis vouchers from each event. ATS winner will be notified by 15th January and Destinations winner will be notified by 5th February. Vouchers will be supplied as e-voucher link on email. HX Foundation project will be announced once votes counted for both events and participants will be notified via email of the winner if they have signed up to receive marketing communication from HX. By entering the competition, you agree to HX contacting you via email if you win, regardless of signing up to marketing communications. Visit travelhx.com/en/campaigns/uk-events/ for more information.