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The company was founded in 1989 by two
Australian university mates, Darrell Wade and Geoff 'Manch' Manchester, after they quit their jobs and organized a 6-month trip around Africa. The cofounders set out to create a new type of travel that gave back to the people and places that it visits. In its
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In 2020 and 2021, its not-for-profit arm "The
Intrepid Foundation" supported vulnerable communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including delivering food packages to families in remote parts of Peru and raising funds for essential medical equipment, including oxygen tanks, in India.
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In 2017, the company set a goal to double its number of female tour leaders. In 2019, it reached its goal, working with 342 female leaders, globally.
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acquired 60% of the company. However, in 2015, the founders re-acquired those shares after a disagreement in vision with TUI Group.
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